The Star Trek Encyclopedia: A Reference Guide to the Future (updated and expanded edition) (Hardcover)

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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.

From Library Journal

Lots of color photos, and half of the 5000-plus entries are new.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 640 pages
• Publisher: Star Trek; Updated and Expanded edition (December 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0671536079
• ISBN-13: 978-0671536077
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.7 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (97 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #416,674 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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26 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Still the definitive reference for Trekkies, er, Trekkers., December 7, 1999

By	John DiBello (Brooklyn, NY) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The Star Trek Encyclopedia (Paperback)

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.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Astounding Wealth of Research and Knowledge, May 12, 2000

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.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars And You Think You Know Trek!, April 6, 2000

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'.