This reference book, designed for "Star Trek" fans, brings together all three incarnations of the Star Trek phenomenon: the original "Star Trek", "The Next Generation" and "Deep Space Nine". It contains over 5000 entries on alien races, planets and stars, weapons and tools and private jokes.
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With a delightfully obsessive hand, Michael and Denise Okuda present the minutiae of every moment from the four Star Trek series and eight films. Every planet ever visited, every food ingested, every outfit worn, and every featured character appears in The Star Trek Encyclopedia, on glossy pages with color illustrations worthy of author Michael Okuda's position as art director for the entire Star Trek universe. Even the nonfan will enjoy the endless cross-references and the secret, cohesive universe exposed in this volume, which reads like the realization of Jorge Luis Borges's dream of a fictive encyclopedia merging with the real world.
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Lots of color photos, and half of the 5000-plus entries are new.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Still the definitive reference for Trekkies, er, Trekkers.,
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I can't imagine being a die-had Trekker without this book: the ultimate reference to people, places, things, events in the entire Star Trek universe from the original series of 1966 through all the movies and series right up to Voyager. This updated edition is not quite as smoothly integrated as previous updates--the last couple season's worth of shows and Star Trek: Insurrection are all treated in a separate (but extensive) section at the back, but a decent cross-referencing system lessens the inconvenience. I find it the ultimate can't put-down book-start to look up a subject of interest and you'll find yourself drawn from entry to entry until you've forgotten exactly what it was you were looking for but find yourself seized with the intense desire to rewatch several episodes. Unless you're the most serious Trek fan, you probably don't need the updated edition if you have an earlier one...but for those who do, it's a wonderful guide.
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
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Astounding Wealth of Research and Knowledge,
By Mike "Mike" (Lauging at the basement-dwelling slack jawed yokels) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Star Trek Encyclopedia (Paperback)
I think I know a lot about Star Trek, but oh my lord! This is THE referance book for fans. It literally has EVERYTHING. Covers planets, ships, characters, baseball cards, klingon flys, YOU NAME IT! It is astounding how much work and effort must have gone into this book.The book itself is beautiful. It is illustrated with color pictures from the show and technical illustrations done by the authors. The pages are glossy and laid out beautifully. It also serves as an episode guide, covering up through the release of "Star Trek: Insurrection". What a wonderful labor of love this book is. It is very entertaining and informative, and a must have for any fan of the series.
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And You Think You Know Trek!,
By Stan (New York USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Star Trek Encyclopedia (Paperback)
Aliens? Ships? Even plants, hobbies, some of the best 'trek trivia' to be found! This book answered nearly every question I posed it. Even 'Gloria' is listed! Buy the book to find out who Gloria is.) My only complaint is that some of the subject matter could have been cross-indexed (for example it would have been nice to have the 'Trek Aliens' listed somewhere seperately as a reference).A good companion book is 'Star Trek Chronology'.
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asst photographer, vertion particles, subspace rupture, dilithium chamber hatch, humanoid patients, tachyon detection grid, quadrant civilization, alternate quantum reality, locator bomb, academy flight range, first maje, subspace phenomena, aphasia virus, astral eddy, interphasic organisms, secret agent holosuite program, amusement park planet, cytotoxic shock, darvot fritters, effects coord, grand proxy, lyaaran homeworld, moba fruit, prod superv, transpectral sensor array Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Star Trek, Next Generation, Benjamin Sisko, Jean-Luc Picard, Gamma Quadrant, Kira Nerys, Starfleet Academy, Alpha Quadrant, Julian Bashir, Majel Barrett, Emergency Medical Hologram, Jadzia Dax, Miles O'Brien, Klingon Empire, Terok Nor, Tom Paris, Gul Dukat, San Francisco, Geordi La Forge, James Kirk, Kathryn Janeway, Beverly Crusher, All Good Things, United Federation of Planets, Gene Roddenberry New!
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asst photographer, vertion particles, subspace rupture, dilithium chamber hatch, humanoid patients, tachyon detection grid, quadrant civilization, alternate quantum reality, locator bomb, academy flight range, first maje, subspace phenomena, aphasia virus, astral eddy, interphasic organisms, secret agent holosuite program, amusement park planet, cytotoxic shock, darvot fritters, effects coord, grand proxy, lyaaran homeworld, moba fruit, prod superv, transpectral sensor array Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Star Trek, Next Generation, Benjamin Sisko, Jean-Luc Picard, Gamma Quadrant, Kira Nerys, Starfleet Academy, Alpha Quadrant, Julian Bashir, Majel Barrett, Emergency Medical Hologram, Jadzia Dax, Miles O'Brien, Klingon Empire, Terok Nor, Tom Paris, Gul Dukat, San Francisco, Geordi La Forge, James Kirk, Kathryn Janeway, Beverly Crusher, All Good Things, United Federation of Planets, Gene Roddenberry New!
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