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Summary: The best of Trek tek.
Review: If you ever wanted to know where the Star Trek universe really is...this is the book you'll want close at hand. Done in the style of a technical encyclopidia so realistic that even Scotty would want a copy for light reading. From Sector plotting to finding an obscure little planet on the Outter Rim, this is the book that has it all. With graphics done so well, you'll wonder why this book wasn't made a long time ago...
'Jo Bob says; Check it out!'
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Summary: A Must Have!
Review: If you're a fan of any of the Star Trek series, you must pick up this book! See the route Archer's NX-01 has taken... find out where the Bajoran Wormhole opens up at... the locations of many of Trek's most know, and not known systems!Find out how sectors are work, and the galaxy is divided up... and how the Enterprise took Klang home in a few days, even though Klingon space is 100s of light years away from Earth. What route did Voyager take to get back to Alpha Quadrant? It's here in thsi book! The book is filled with detailed maps of the Star Trek galxy, and four posters that, when combined, represent a detailed map of Federation Space. So pick this book up, and pepare to set course for any where your heart desires!
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Summary: Absolutely fantastic!
Review: If you, like me, are one of those fans who revels in the minutae of the Star Trek series, this is for you. I love paging through my most recent edition of the Star Trek Encyclopedia and regularly pick up Star Trek The Magazine so this was a no-brainer for me to have. As a big fan of astronomy it was satisfying to finally get a 'definitive' map of the Star Trek universe in all its incarnations. This book, though thin (only 100 pages in length), is so beautifully illustrated and designed that it provides hours of diversion. I only wish there was more text! A must-have.
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Summary: STUNNING !!!
Review: In recent years I have been a bit disappointed by the quality of some of the Star Trek material being produced. Many of the books have the feel of tired, old ideas rehashed over and over again. Indeed one might be forgiven for thinking that this is a classic case of merchandising gone too far. However every now and then a book like this comes along which sparkles like a diamond in a sea of mediocrity. To put it mildly this is a stunning little reference book which, despite one or two debatable bits, is well researched and written, and superbly put together. The vibrant colours, graphics, and layout are some of the best I have seen in any Star Trek reference book and are a credit to the author and his production team. In fact in a twist of irony the use of strong colours harks back to the set and costume designs of the Original Star Trek, as opposed to the slightly wimpy pastels of The Next Generation, or the brooding dark pallet of Deep Space Nine; Voyager and Enterprise. I for one am grateful for this and you only have to compare it to the disappointing format of David Mack's Starfleet Survival Guide to see what a difference a touch of class makes. If you have read some of my other reviews you will know that I'm a very harsh critic despite my love of Star Trek and don't give appraise lightly, but I can honestly say that this is without doubt my best Star Trek purchase of the year and would make a great Christmas present for any Trekker.
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Summary: Beautiful star (trek) maps
Review: In this colorful book, Geoffrey Mandel does an admirable job of piecing together the inconsistent galactic geography of Star Trek. It's an obvious labor of love by a fellow map enthusiast. A great companion to WORLDS OF THE FEDERATION (1989) and a worthy successor to STAR TREK MAPS (1980).
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Summary: [bathroom] companion
Review: It's an awesome book. Just be sure about what to expect. Every page is not a star chart, thankfully. They are there, but there's also detailed descriptions of all the planetary classifications and various political systems of known Civilizations. The path Voyager takes, a strategic map of the war with the Dominion and a ton of other cool stuff. Apparently this is a new item too because it credits Captain Archer.
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Summary: A good reference book but not everything it could be.
Review: Ok let me start by saying I think all Trek fans will agree that this book has been too long in the making -- it's been past time for an essential Star Chart on the Trek universe. That being said the book is bitter sweet depending on what era of Trek you are looking for, I'll get back to that but first... The GOOD: The Pictures and charts are high quality and detail driven. Reading them I can actually believe it all exists. There is a very very nice walk through to all the planets of intrest in each quadrant and a guide to how stars and planets are classified [M class, D class etc]as well as sectors and quadrants which is way cool! There's also a nice section on Voayger and it's journey through the delta quadrant which helps when watching the show and seeing just how much they had to go through. And the back of the book has a nice 4 section pull out that I plan to put toghether as soon as I can. The BAD: Very little attention in this book is payed to Kirk and his Trek [pardon the pun] that started it all. Actually more attention is payed to Voyager and the new show Enterprise that's fine but give the first Captain, err second Captain his rightful due.
There's also not enough info on the Dominion war [2 page spread with small maps that aren't the easiest to follow or read] OK well enough of the nit picking -- I hope that helps -- buy the book -- until another, better version comes out, it'll do. live, love, learn, Wildecarde
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Summary: A wonderfully designed book about fictional geography.
Review: Star Trek fans have wondered for years where the Cardassian Union is in relationship to the Ferengi Alliance, or how large the Neutral Zone is between the United Federation of Planets and the Romulan Star Empire. This book answers those questions in a full-color, highly-stylized illustrative manner. The atlas is in wonderful detail and the illustrations are in vibrant colors. I really liked the explanations of all of the classes of planets (Class M, Class K, etc.) as well as an explanation of the different stars. The book even goes so far as to explain the coordinate system that Star Fleet uses to designate sectors, i.e. the difference between sector 001 and Sector 21505 et al. Finally, a book that shows the geography of Star Trek and an arranged view of the Federation. This book should go on your bookshelf right along with "The Star Trek Encyclopedia", "Star Trek Chronology", "Star Trek: The Next Generation Technical Manual", and "Deep Space Nine: Tecnical Manual" to complete any true fan's reference library.
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Summary: Very Thoroughly Researched - A Great Reference for Trek Fans
Review: Star Trek Star Charts is a great reference for fans who want to know how to set a course for the Neutral Zone, or how far it is from Earth to Vulcan. Geoffrey Mandel has done a great job researching, compiling, writing, and illustrating this book. I've enjoyed Geoff's many contributions to Star Trek publications over the years, and Star Trek Star Charts is undoubtedly one of his best works. Check it out!
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Summary: Stunning Collector's Item
Review: The graphics are richly done and the concept is imaginative well thought out. Excellent contribution by a privileged Star Trek "insider". Holds to the standard of the countless maps of Middle Earth out there today. EL
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