STAR TREK New Worlds, New Civilizations (Hardcover)

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"...to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and new civilizations..."

That is the mission statement of Starfleet, the declaration taken to heart by every starship captain, a mandate that has carried us across countless frontiers. It has uncovered our eyes, expanded our understanding, enlightened our lives. It has opened the door of discovery to all of the citizens of the Federation. And in turn we, ourselves, have been discovered.

Join us now as we set off on our own journey. Hear your footseps ring out on the decks of a Borg ship, stand beside Klingon warriors as they welcome home their hero and new chancellor, feel the heat of the deadly firestorms of Bersalis III. You can travel the walkways of Starbase 11, experience the "reality" of the Q Continuum, and breathe the desert air of Vulcan. In New Worlds, New Civilizations, you can be the one to boldly go.

For more than three decades, viewers have enjoyed only fleeting glimpses of the myriad worlds imagined by the creators of Star Trek®, alien vistas and astonishing societies captured only for a few tantalizing seconds on-screen. With Michael Jan Friedman as your guide, and aided by a remarkable collection of talented artists, now you can embark on a visual odyssey through Star Trek's unique galaxy of new worlds and new civilizations.

About the Author

Michael Jan Friedman, a New York Times bestselling author, has written or co-written nearly forty science fiction, fantasy, and young adult novels, a great many of them in the Star Trek universe. More than five million of his books are in print in the United States alone.

Friedman became a freelancer writer in 1985, following the publication of his firt novel, The Hammer and the Horn. Since then, he has written for television, radio, magazines, and comic books. His television credits include "Resistance," a first-season episode of Star Trek: Voyager®.

A native New Yorker, he lives with his wife and two sons on Long Island, where he spends his free time (what little of it there is) sailing, jogging, and playing rotisserie baseball.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Pocket Books; 1st edition (November 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0671881035
• ISBN-13: 978-0671881030
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 9.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,048,164 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A "National Geographic" for Star Trek, December 7, 1999

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

What if "National Geographic" ("Interstellar Geographic?") were still published in Star Trek's time? You might get something like this gorgeous oversized coffee-table book--a National Geographic-style study of Star Trek's brave new worlds and new civilizations. From a first-person account of trekking across Vulcan's Forge, to a visit to the devastated but under-construction Starfleet Academy, to the mysterious Q Continuum, this series of gorgeously illustrated essays treats the Trek universe through the eyes of (and in the style of) science writers and travel essayists, showing the ordinary Joe (and Jane and Q'yxk) of the 24th century about the worlds of their vast Federation. An eclectic and attractive mix of illustrators (I especially enjoyed the work of Dave McKean, better known for his "Sandman" covers) makes this a true illustrated treat in the vein of all those oversized National Geographic books. While there might be some quibbling among Trek fans about the pieces included (would the Federation really let information out to the general public on Q, or the Guardian of Forever?), every section is a delight and a great gift for the Trek fan.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A different sort of Star Trek book, November 6, 1999

By	J. McCain "Jim McCain" (Shreveport, LA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I was pleasantly surprised by this new Star Trek coffee table book which features a wide variety of art. The book is a celebration of the Federation after the Dominion War. It takes us in painting and in Friedmans excellent text to 18 stops from Starbase 11 to the Q-Continuum. There are short biographical sketches of each of the artists at the end of the book. I recommend this book to all fans of Star Trek. It left me wanting more.

14 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WOW!, December 8, 1999

By A Customer

Books like these are rare finds. I must admit, I don't like to buy books like this (especially this expense), but it was well worth dishing out the money. Friedman does it again with some very interesting insights into some of our favorite planets from the Trek universe. Kudos!