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Summary: Like a visit to the ultimate "Trek" museum
Review: "The Art of Star Trek," by Judith and Garfield Reeves-Stevens, is to date the ultimate "coffee table" book for devoted Star Trek fans. This book, which was published in 1995, covers all aspects of "Trek" history up until its publication date. Through text and plentiful illustrations, the book celebrates the visual artistry that has been such an essential component of the "Trek" phenomenon.The book deals with each of the specific series from the original until "Voyager," including both the often neglected animated series and the aborted "Phase II" series of the mid-1970s. All films from "Star Trek: The Motion Picture" to "Star Trek Generations" are also covered. The amount and quality of items in this visual "museum" are astounding. There are behind-the-scenes photos, concept drawings, photos of models, prosthetic makeup designs, storyboards, movie posters from around the world, closeup shots of props, and more. Particularly interesting were the shots of certain props and aliens which were barely seen in fleeting shots, but which represent great imagination and artistry. Also noteworthy are the drawings which document the evolution of both the original series "Enterprise" and the "Next Generation" ship. I was fascinated by the concept drawings of possible "Enterprises" for the aborted "Phase II" series, as well as by the rejected new uniforms for the first "Next Generation" feature film. The concise but clear text is a good match for the wealth of glorious, full-color photographs. This book is, from start to finish, a visual feast for "Trek" fans.
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Summary: Like a visit to the ultimate "Trek" museum
Review: "The Art of Star Trek," by Judith and Garfield Reeves-Stevens, is to date the ultimate "coffee table" book for devoted Star Trek fans. This book, which was published in 1995, covers all aspects of "Trek" history up until its publication date. Through text and plentiful illustrations, the book celebrates the visual artistry that has been such an essential component of the "Trek" phenomenon. The book deals with each of the specific series from the original until "Voyager," including both the often neglected animated series and the aborted "Phase II" series of the mid-1970s. All films from "Star Trek: The Motion Picture" to "Star Trek Generations" are also covered. The amount and quality of items in this visual "museum" are astounding. There are behind-the-scenes photos, concept drawings, photos of models, prosthetic makeup designs, storyboards, movie posters from around the world, closeup shots of props, and more. Particularly interesting were the shots of certain props and aliens which were barely seen in fleeting shots, but which represent great imagination and artistry. Also noteworthy are the drawings which document the evolution of both the original series "Enterprise" and the "Next Generation" ship. I was fascinated by the concept drawings of possible "Enterprises" for the aborted "Phase II" series, as well as by the rejected new uniforms for the first "Next Generation" feature film. The concise but clear text is a good match for the wealth of glorious, full-color photographs. This book is, from start to finish, a visual feast for "Trek" fans.
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Summary: Plans For The Future
Review: Given the current state of the Star Trek saga, I find myself longing for the good old days, when I looked forward to the latest episode or an upcoming feature film. The Art of Star Trek by Judith and Garfield Reeves-Stevens, reminds me of one of Trek's strongest assets, its Producton Designers and art staff. These hard working men and women are always trying to outdue themselves, even as Voyager, Enterprise, and the last two films were all mediocre at best. With the passing of Walter "Matt" Jefferies, (the man who designed the first Starship Enterprise for the original series) in 2003, I decided to take another look at this book. Like all of the writing teams' other books, about the making of Trek, The Art Of Star Trek is a great book. It is divided into two main sections: The television series (taking us through to Voyager) and The films (as of '96). The writers offer an informative and lively text, that never loses its way, in too much technical jargon. The real "star" of the book are the rare production sketches, storyboards, and production/prop photos. Current "Trek" Production Designer Herman Zimmerman penned the introduction of the book, while the writing team offer the afterword. The 320 page book comes highly recommended and is a perfect tribute to Star Trek adventures gone by.
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Summary: Food for the fertile imagination...
Review: How do you give five stars to "Maus: A Survivor's Tale" and then 5 stars to "The Art of Star Trek"? The two books are impossible to compare. Let me just say they both are excellent, and accomplish with great skill what they set out to accomplish. Growing up, Star Trek was one of the things that inspired me to draw. The voyages of Captain Kirk and the Enterprise crew powered my imagination as certainly as antimatter reactions power Starfleet vessels. This ship, her captain, and the stories that they told took an impressionable kid and called him towards adventure. I drew Star Trek pictures, I made communicators out of cardboard, and I wanted to BE Captain Kirk. The Art of Star Trek captures just that feel. For me, the visual part of this show has always been the critical component. With large, lush photographs, behind-the-scenes sketches, and a ton of pages, this is one of my favorite books, and one I page through time and time again.
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Summary: A true joy!
Review: My initial reaction to The Art of Star Trek and it's hefty price was skepticism. Once I did purchase it and start running through it, the price could've been twice and I still would've bought this gem. The Art of Star Trek is a pure celebration of everything that Star Trek is and was all the way through it's publication date. It includes articles from the very beginning to the lastest on Voyager and Star Trek Generations. The pictures and drawings are stunning to say the least. This is a book you'll definitely want to add to your collection if you haven't already.
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Summary: A true joy!
Review: My initial reaction to The Art of Star Trek and it's hefty price was skepticism. Once I did purchase it and start running through it, the price could've been twice and I still would've bought this gem. The Art of Star Trek is a pure celebration of everything that Star Trek is and was all the way through it's publication date. It includes articles from the very beginning to the lastest on Voyager and Star Trek Generations. The pictures and drawings are stunning to say the least. This is a book you'll definitely want to add to your collection if you haven't already.
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Summary: A beautiful, informative book.
Review: This book contains sketches, blueprints, and 3d renderings from all the series and movies of star trek (except Voyager). The text is interesting and pertinent and I would recommend this book to any Star Trek fan, or anyone interested in the art in television and film.
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Summary: Beautiful, Detailed, Amazingly Wonderful
Review: This book would be BY FAR the BEST Star Trek Book I ever read. Every page is filled with pictures and text. The text contains the most informative and interesting things I have ever read. It goes over all 4 series, and all the moovies up to Star Trek: Generations. It tells you everything about the sets, props, ships, costumes, and all you can think of. You never get boered with what is written. #1 Star Trek book I have ever read.
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Summary: Beautiful, Detailed, Amazingly Wonderful
Review: This book would be BY FAR the BEST Star Trek Book I ever read. Every page is filled with pictures and text. The text contains the most informative and interesting things I have ever read. It goes over all 4 series, and all the moovies up to Star Trek: Generations. It tells you everything about the sets, props, ships, costumes, and all you can think of. You never get boered with what is written. #1 Star Trek book I have ever read.
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Summary: The Art of Star Trek
Review: When I was first given The Art of Star Trek as a special gift, I was to say the least, over the moon! I didn't even know there was one so it came as something of a pleasant shock. As a lover of " the art of " books and a fan of Star Trek, I had long hoped for such a title and finally... here it was.
The Art of Star Trek is everything I would have wanted and more, stunning colour pictures, informative text and lavish presentation. The Art of Star Trek has fast become my favorite "art of " book (along with the original trilogy art of Star Wars books). So if you haven't got it in your library and you are interested in the creative process, designers and concept artists behind the scenes of Star Trek do yourself a favour and buy this incredible book.
Since The Art of Star Trek was first published ten years ago now, the Star Trek universe has expanded, Voyager and Deep Space Nine have Finished, three more movies have been made so far and Enterprise has come (and gone) leaving a whole gallery of exiting new material for volume two at some future date.
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