When captain jonathan archer of the uss enterprise discovers ancient weapons of absolute power scattered across the alpha quadrant, he and. This novel is the first nonyoung adult novel set in the kelvin timeline, the offshoot of the prime timeline, first shown in the 2009 star trek film. The first star trek novels were direct novelizations of the original star trek episodes by james blish, running from 19671978. If you are smart, you will read this before you post and avoid unneeded brutality on the part of forum regulars, who think these questions are asked too much. Star trek log is a series of ten novelizations based on, and inspired by, episodes of the science fiction television series star trek. Reading star trek novels as a child in the 80s and 90s not only made me a better reader and writer as an adult, it also meant that i sidestepped. Star trek has a fiftytwo year history of tiein fiction, beginning with the 1967 publication of james blishs star trek 1. Through a licensing process similar to those granted to create collectibles, comics, and games, paramount pictures has granted the rights to market star trek stories and books of various sorts through a number of different publishers, beginning in 1967 with a series based on star trek. I felt that it was a faithful continuation of those characters stories, one that could not be possible in the original series incarnation of trek. An electrifying thriller from bestselling author diane duane set in the star trek. Written by paul ruditis and sandford galdenstone, the star trek book contains biographies on many of the characters seen throughout star trek. A brief look at our star trek book collection, as of may 2016. The original series is a series of novels written by various authors and based on the science fiction genre. Those who know the star trek episode of the same name will find that ellisons original teleplay of the city on the edge of forever is quite a different.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The star trek cookbook, ethan phillips and william j. The star to every wandering star trek, and several more. Fortunately there is an index of all main characters in the back of the book that. All novels published as paperback editions, except where indicated. This more recent selection in our list of the best star trek books is a novel by greg cox which looks at the life of a character well known to star trek fans. This was the first st book i read after i started getting my hands on everything trek that i could find. Star trek books share book recommendations with your. Tng books and was looking for something to to tie me over to hearts and minds the 25th book in the relaunch. But their first star trek book is probably the best thing theyve ever done its a genuinely epic look at the prime directive. S defiant illustrated handbook star trek deep space nine. A new star trek novel hits shelves and digital download venues today. Dillard prime directive judith and garfield reevesstevens.
Fazekasa national geographic writer and astronomy blogger known as the night sky guyis the author of a new book on the series reality. For star trek crossover series, please see star trek. Star trek fans will be thrilled to learn about a new release, the star trek book strange new worlds boldly explained. Essential star trek novels that even nontrekkers should read. And boy, i dont think i could have find a better or more exhaustive one. Great deals on star trek vintage paperback science fiction books. The next generation novels based on the american science fiction. This comprehensive guide to the series delves into the myriad worlds and different dimensions visited by the crew of the u. The next generation novels based on the american science fiction television series of the same name. Online shopping from a great selection at books store.
For many people, five decades worth of tv shows and. Star trek, a pioneer in space travel, has not only made a huge impact on all the space shows that followed in its warp trail, but its also influenced viewers to become diehard fans. Best star trek books score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. The brave and the bold, book in this unforgettable star trek adventure spanning three generations, a series of ancient weapons wreak havoc across the galaxy. Seven of nine, a former borg drone liberated from the collective by captain janeway and her crew. Vintage star trek novels made me a better reader and writer. The next generation is a series of books written by various authors, based on the likewise named tv series created by gene roddenberry, who was also the executive producer of the original 1966 series, star trek. And there is the james dixon star trek chronology, an attempt to put all star trek movies, episodes, movles, comic books, etc. Eventually, though, i read them, and they were fantastic. Celebrate 50 years of star trek and explore one of the greatest science fiction universes ever created with the star trek book. The novels of the series are adapted from the popular television series and movies of the same name that were telecast between the year 1966 and 1969.
Now their own arrival has precipitated a crisis on the station. Celebrate 50 years of one of the longest running and beloved scifi franchises with the star trek book. This book is no exception it is star trek on a plate and well worth the read. Star trek is right about almost everything national geographic. The next generation books by hillary bader, christopher. Totally at odds with any trek from tng onwards since it was written in the eighties. Where sea meets skytos by jerry oltion a very enjoyable capn pike exploration tale with a nautical feel. This was an extremely enjoyable book that is typical star trek fare not a bad thing either in this case. Is there a chronological reading order for star trek books. Was part of the captains table series, but doesnt require reading any of them. It is a scifi based adventure series with elements of drama. Dont miss a single one of these new star trek books. So with the wealth of data and images collected and compiled by fans on the web, i decided to try put something together myself.
The next generation tng focuses on the twentyfourth century adventures of captain jeanluc picard aboard the u. A guide to reading the star trek litverse providing series by series reading lists for star trek books in chronological order and more. As such, it features the crew of the enterprise as seen in those films. This incarnation of the famous starship is much larger than the one captained by james t. The next generation novel series began in 1987 and is still ongoing. As of november 2019, approximately 850 novels, short story anthologies, novelizations, and omnibus editions, have been published novels based on star trek, the next generation, voyager, and discovery, are in print. He wrote the obsessed with star trek trivia book, gift books highlighting star trek technology, and continues to work on licensed products including thousands of questions for trivial pursuit sets for the walking dead, harry potter, and, of course, star trek. Boldly go where no one has gone before to discover all things star trek. Best star trek books score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Net is in no way associated with, nor endorsed by, paramount pictures andor viacom. Desperate hours comes an original, thrilling novel set in the universe of star trek. Some genuinely great recipes, many volunteered from the cast and crew. This is a list of questions that are frequently asked about star trek books. Imprints vary by book line, series, miniseries, printing, and market e.
Nemesis, a big old story about the borg invading the alpha quadrant and what the various star trek characters and their ongoing lives were doing about it. Explore every era of the star trek movies and tv series in detail, featuring everything from vision. Mcintyre strangers from the sky margaret wander bonanno final frontier diane carey spocks world diane duane the lost years j. The star trek the original book series by multiple authors includes books crucible. Voyager novels based on the american science fiction television series of the same name. Kirk tries to live up to his fathers legacy with mr.
The motion picture, the entropy effect, the klingon gambit, and several more. Tng books in order of when they were originally published, as well as a list of the novels in chronological order. See the complete star trek the original series book list in order, box sets or. The star trek encyclopedia, michael and denise okuda. Logs the series is similar to novelizations based on. At last, the united federation of planets and the romulan star empire have agreed to meet on neutral ground to attempt to resolve the. Complete pocket books novel list the star trek litverse. Ive been waiting for years for someone to produce the definitive book on the starships of star trek. From the new york times bestselling author of star trek.
As star trek celebrates its halfcentury mark, its time to address the elephant in the room. Timetrap star trek, no 40 by david dvorkin and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A newly revised, 2book set is to be released on october 18, 2016 with about 300 pages of new and expanded entries, up to and including into darkness. Voyagers fourth season, a new character was introduced. Played by jeri ryan, the character was an immediate hit, so it only makes sense that the character would eventually be introduced into the voyager tiein novels being published at the time. If this is the best that the world of star trek books has to offer, ill be giving the. The star trek book subtitled strange new worlds boldly explained is a reference book, written by paul ruditis, sandy stone, and simon hugo, produced by dorling kindersley dk as part of their big ideas simply explained series, and published in. Enterprise discover the amazing science of star trek and how it has influenced realworld technology such as flip phones. In this episode i talk about star trek books, pick out some of my favorites, and talk about how even a newbie can get into reading them. The original book series by multiple authors includes books star trek. Chip carter began his trek into the written world with numerous star trek trading cards.
The original series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. The series is also known as star trek logs and star trek. Published by ballantine books from 1974 to 1978, the series was written by alan dean foster and edited by judylynn del rey. The story was huge and epic, a gigantic space opera set in the star trek universe no reboots or alternate realities here after star trek.
Star trek vintage paperback science fiction books for sale. As recently as 2017, novels based on deep space nine and. Whether its novels, comics, reference and behindthe scenes books, humor and inspirational books, star trek has been wellrepresented on. Spock keeping him in check as a vengeful romulan from the future creates black holes. A tribute to star trek is maintained by john patuto. Kirk a century earlier, and, accordingly, it carries a larger crew complement. Along with the various star trek novel series there have also been dozens of authors who have contributed to the franchise, including but not limited to roddenberry himself, g. The star trek book, strange new worlds boldly explained. The captains daughter is a very engaging book which explores the star trek universe better than many of the best star trek books.
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