New Worlds, New Civilizations

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Summary: Not what I expected, but stunningly beautiful
Review: As there was no summary of the book, or picture of the cover, I didn't know what to expect, but I took a chance & ordered it anyway. I'm very glad I did. It's a large book, beautifully illustrated, about some of the planets that the Enterprise, Defiant, or Voyager have visited, with "travel experiences," from visitors there. The first is a trip across Vulcan's Hammer by an earthman with a 220-year-old Vulcan guide. Another is a feast at Martok's. A third is a trip through a newly discovered Cardassian tomb. I am thoroughly enjoying it & recommend it highly.

Rating:
Summary: Not what I expected, but stunningly beautiful
Review: As there was no summary of the book, or picture of the cover, I didn't know what to expect, but I took a chance & ordered it anyway. I'm very glad I did. It's a large book, beautifully illustrated, about some of the planets that the Enterprise, Defiant, or Voyager have visited, with "travel experiences," from visitors there. The first is a trip across Vulcan's Hammer by an earthman with a 220-year-old Vulcan guide. Another is a feast at Martok's. A third is a trip through a newly discovered Cardassian tomb. I am thoroughly enjoying it & recommend it highly.

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Summary: WOW!
Review: 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!

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Summary: Great Artwork, Awesome Stories
Review: For any trekker, you know what it feels like the first few times you watch trek, it feels like nothing else in the world, like magic. The feeling fades away, but this book revices those great mystical feelings. This book has great artwork, great stories, and this is the kind of book you take off the shelf every so often and read it again. BUY IT!

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Summary: Great Artwork, Awesome Stories
Review: I can't figure out what's better, the art by various artists, or the excellent stories by Michael Jan Friedman. There's a story on practically every established alien race on Star Trek, ever! If you haven't got this book yet, get it!

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Summary: Great coffee table book
Review: I can't figure out what's better, the art by various artists, or the excellent stories by Michael Jan Friedman. There's a story on practically every established alien race on Star Trek, ever! If you haven't got this book yet, get it!

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Summary: An Enjoyable Read
Review: I enjoyed this book, a great collection of entertaining stories - fictional first-hand accounts of some of the more spectacular points of the Star Trek universe. Some of the layout design artwork was very intriguing. Agreed, it would make a good "coffee table book," but that's not all that it is. Great for any Star Trek fan, or anyone bored or in need of some enjoyable reading material.

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Summary: Good, but not what I thought.
Review: I think a previous reviewers description of "a great coffee table book" about sums up how I felt about this book. Admittedly I may have expected too much but I thought it would have much more artwork pertaining to Star Trek Cultural landscapes (like on the cover) and more information on various races and planets. Instead the artwork is generally more abstract and it contains very little Star Trek (Fictional) Facts. I am admittedly a Star Trek technical hog. I do feel this book is very high quality and has a great presentation. Also the Vulcan section was great. Just not the kind of book I expected, if you are a prospective buyer make sure you know what kind of book it is.

Rating:
Summary: Good, but not what I thought.
Review: I think a previous reviewers description of "a great coffee table book" about sums up how I felt about this book. Admittedly I may have expected too much but I thought it would have much more artwork pertaining to Star Trek Cultural landscapes (like on the cover) and more information on various races and planets. Instead the artwork is generally more abstract and it contains very little Star Trek (Fictional) Facts. I am admittedly a Star Trek technical hog. I do feel this book is very high quality and has a great presentation. Also the Vulcan section was great. Just not the kind of book I expected, if you are a prospective buyer make sure you know what kind of book it is.

Rating:
Summary: Good, but not what I thought.
Review: I think a previous reviewers description of "a great coffee table book" about sums up how I felt about this book. Admittedly I may have expected too much but I thought it would have much more artwork pertaining to Star Trek Cultural landscapes (like on the cover) and more information on various races and planets. Instead the artwork is generally more abstract and it contains very little Star Trek (Fictional) Facts. I am admittedly a Star Trek technical hog. I do feel this book is very high quality and has a great presentation. Also the Vulcan section was great. Just not the kind of book I expected, if you are a prospective buyer make sure you know what kind of book it is.