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Star Trek: Signature Edition: Worlds in Collision (Star Trek (Unnumbered Paperback))

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The Signature Editions are very nice trade paper books. The only thing that isn't made too clear until you dig a little deeper (past the introduction) is that these books are compilations of two or three previously published books. In this case, Worlds in Collision is made up of "Memory Prime" and "Prime Directive." The descriptions of the stories on the back cover don't say this. The only place in the book that makes mention of this is the copyright page, listing the original copyright dates for the two books.

I bought the book because I'd read "Prime Directive" shortly after it was out, but I had borrowed it from my sister-in-law, and I wanted a copy for myself. "Memory Prime" is a bonus for me, and I don't know if I will ever read it. They're nice for trade paper, and if you don't have the books in original form it can be a good buy - literally 2 or 3 for the price of one. "Imzadi Forever" is a compilation of "Imzadi" and "Triangle: Imzadi II." "The Q Continum" is made up of 3 TNG books: "Q-Space," "Q-Zone," and "Q-Strike," which make up an interesting trilogy. "Pantheon" is made up of "Reunion" and "The Valiant," and I haven't read either of those.

"Prime Directive" is a good story, with Kirk kicked out of Starfleet (along with everyone except Scotty) for violating the Prime Directive. It's a good story for Classic Trek fans.

There are some extras, which include an introduction, and a section with interviews from the authors. I don't know that these would be enough incentive for me to purchase the book if I owned one or both of the stories.

I would suggest that you purchase "Worlds in Collision" if you're a Classic Trek fan and haven't read either of the books it's made up of. "Prime Directive" is worth the money by itself.

Like a lot of industries, the Star Trek "corporation" is intent on making profits. That is the nature of the beast, giving customers what they want. Worlds in Collision is a repackaging of two other Star Trek stories: Memory Prime, and Prime Directive. I hadn't read these as separate books, so I was delighted to get both full-length books, packaged together, at a very reasonable price. Woo-hoo!

These are great Star trek stories, full of intrigue, and rich with the Star Trek personality development I expected. Of the two, I liked Prime Directive the most, but the galaxy is a pretty big place, and I really don't like it when folk, scattered throughout the quadrant, seem to show up at the same place at the same time. Literary license, I guess.

Good for reading level 7 and up. I look forward to discovering additional bargains!

Let's say you've done the most basic reading on this site and realize that this book consists of two previously published stories, with very tiny font. Are the STORIES worth it? Absolutely.

Prime Directive, in my opinion, is one of the very best Star Trek novels out of the hundreds that have been written. It's incredibly tightly written, well-placed, and seamlessly weaves together 5 different narratives to bring the entire crew together for an astonishing sci-fi climax. Fantastic character moments for every major crewmember of the Enterprise, great humor involving some Orion pirates, nuclear wars- this book has got it all. The ending is one of the most imaginative, science-fictiony climaxes of any Star Trek book, and makes you appreciate the wonder of the universe (or multiverse).

Memory Prime is nowhere near as good, but it's still above average. Frankly, this whole book is worth it for Prime Directive; think of Memory Prime as a bonus. If you haven't read Prime Directive and you can stand the small font, get this book now. (Otherwise, get the regular edition of Prime Directive with bigger font!)

Cheers to Mr. Hockinson for providing a truthful, yet comical, review of this book. Take his advice and save your eyesight, as well as your money. Don't succumb to the urge to fill out your collection by buying books you probably already have in more readable type. Just as Star Trek: The Original Series DVD Collection was sold as two episode discs and now is offered in Season Sets, repackaging stunts are aimed at getting fans to own multiple copies of their favorites. Live Long And Prosper!