This book examines how contemporary media marketing has become the new myth-making and has reinforced the particular mythology of the gargantuan Star Trek franchise, across its current lifespan of more than 50 years. The author argues that the tools of promotional material and t…
Mirror, mirror : Star trek 1966-1969 -- Interlude I : Star trek fandom 1969-1987 -- Encounter at farpoint : The next generation 1987-1994 -- Q-less : Deep Space Nine 1993-1999 -- Living witness : Voyager 1995-2001 -- Terra prime : Enterprise 2001-2005 -- Interlude II : Star trek…
"This volume looks at how each Star Trek series reflected the cultural landscape of its time-from the original series that ran from 1966 to 1969 to the most recent iteration-and how it became a worldwide phenomenon, not only generating numerous spin-offs and multiple features bu…
"This volume looks at how each Star Trek series reflected the cultural landscape of its time-from the original series that ran from 1966 to 1969 to the most recent iteration-and how it became a worldwide phenomenon, not only generating numerous spin-offs and multiple features bu…
Star Trek emerged alongside mini-skirts, bellbottoms, and VW vans; flourished in the shadow of Madonna, big hair, and greed; and expanded with computers, Beanie Babies, and religious revitalization. Star Trek survived the culture shock of 9/11 and experienced a revival in the er…
A guide to the history that informs the world of Star Trek-just in time for the next JJ Abrams Star Trek movie For a series set in our future, Star Trek revisits the past constantly. Kirk and Spock battle Nazis, Roman gladiators, and witness the Great Depression. When they're no…
A guide to the history that informs the world of Star Trek-just in time for the next JJ Abrams Star Trek movie For a series set in our future, Star Trek revisits the past constantly. Kirk and Spock battle Nazis, Roman gladiators, and witness the Great Depression. When they're no…
This is the official guide to every episode of the television adventures of the Starship Enterprise and all four of the major motion pictures.
Offers a historical account of the first 150 years of the fictional United Federation of Planets, as well as the years that preceded its founding in the year 2161, complete with illustrations, source documents, and an imaginary bibliography.
For the first time, an "in universe" history of Star Trek, complete with excerpts from Starfleet records and intergalactic intelligence-- including James T. Kirk's official biography and newly translated Klingon reports--and celebrating the 150th anniversary of the founding of t…
"For the first time, an 'in universe' history of "Star Trek," complete with excerpts from Starfleet records and intergalactic intelligence, including James T. Kirk's official biography and newly translated Klingon reports.Star Trek Federation: The First 150 Years "celebrates the…
Offers a historical account of the first 150 years of the fictional United Federation of Planets, as well as the years that preceded its founding in the year 2161, complete with illustrations, source documents, and an imaginary bibliography.
A guide to the Star Trek universe contains explanations of key events and technological advances, along with profiles of Starfleet personnel, their allies and enemies, and other memorable characters.
