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Summary: This is the Canon. . .
Review: . . ."First Contact" was a disappointment of Warp 10 proportions!I was a "Trekkie". For many, many years, beginning in Jr. High (where I discovered this book), continuing through my highschool and college years, and many years since. However, since the death of the Great Bird of the Galaxy, I have been increasingly disappointed with what the "Star Trek" universe has become. This book was the ORIGINAL "Chronology" of the future for Trek fans. What has come after is a destruction and desecration of Roddenberry's original vision. I'm sorry that this book is out of print and remains largely unknown to the Trek fans of today. The illustrations are wonderful, the "tie-ins" with the episodes of "Classic Trek" are wonderful, the imaginary history is wonderful -- and although the book predates most of the Classic Trek movies (it came out about the same time as "Star Trek: The Motion Picture") it dovetails nicely with the films and many of the original Star Trek novels. Unfortunately, the current powers and authorities running the Star Trek universe have rejected this work in favor of their own agendas -- and why I no longer purchase Star Trek novels, see the movies in their theatrical releases, or watch the new series. May God forgive Rick Berman and his ilk for what they have done to the inspiring and fresh vision of Gene Roddenberry -- but I suspect that many "TRUE" Star Trek fans will not. Find this book, buy it -- whatever the cost, and see for yourself what the Star Trek universe was -- and still SHOULD be.
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Summary: This is the Canon. . .
Review: . . ."First Contact" was a disappointment of Warp 10 proportions! I was a "Trekkie". For many, many years, beginning in Jr. High (where I discovered this book), continuing through my highschool and college years, and many years since. However, since the death of the Great Bird of the Galaxy, I have been increasingly disappointed with what the "Star Trek" universe has become. This book was the ORIGINAL "Chronology" of the future for Trek fans. What has come after is a destruction and desecration of Roddenberry's original vision. I'm sorry that this book is out of print and remains largely unknown to the Trek fans of today. The illustrations are wonderful, the "tie-ins" with the episodes of "Classic Trek" are wonderful, the imaginary history is wonderful -- and although the book predates most of the Classic Trek movies (it came out about the same time as "Star Trek: The Motion Picture") it dovetails nicely with the films and many of the original Star Trek novels. Unfortunately, the current powers and authorities running the Star Trek universe have rejected this work in favor of their own agendas -- and why I no longer purchase Star Trek novels, see the movies in their theatrical releases, or watch the new series. May God forgive Rick Berman and his ilk for what they have done to the inspiring and fresh vision of Gene Roddenberry -- but I suspect that many "TRUE" Star Trek fans will not. Find this book, buy it -- whatever the cost, and see for yourself what the Star Trek universe was -- and still SHOULD be.
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Summary: This is the Canon. . .
Review: . . ."First Contact" was a disappointment of Warp 10 proportions! I was a "Trekkie". For many, many years, beginning in Jr. High (where I discovered this book), continuing through my highschool and college years, and many years since. However, since the death of the Great Bird of the Galaxy, I have been increasingly disappointed with what the "Star Trek" universe has become. This book was the ORIGINAL "Chronology" of the future for Trek fans. What has come after is a destruction and desecration of Roddenberry's original vision. I'm sorry that this book is out of print and remains largely unknown to the Trek fans of today. The illustrations are wonderful, the "tie-ins" with the episodes of "Classic Trek" are wonderful, the imaginary history is wonderful -- and although the book predates most of the Classic Trek movies (it came out about the same time as "Star Trek: The Motion Picture") it dovetails nicely with the films and many of the original Star Trek novels. Unfortunately, the current powers and authorities running the Star Trek universe have rejected this work in favor of their own agendas -- and why I no longer purchase Star Trek novels, see the movies in their theatrical releases, or watch the new series. May God forgive Rick Berman and his ilk for what they have done to the inspiring and fresh vision of Gene Roddenberry -- but I suspect that many "TRUE" Star Trek fans will not. Find this book, buy it -- whatever the cost, and see for yourself what the Star Trek universe was -- and still SHOULD be.
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Summary: Great Book
Review: FINALLY, I found a reference to this book! Although it doesn't follow the recently developed time line (AR-After Roddenbury), this book is a feast. I believe Father Gene would rather us believe this history than what they are "pumping" out of the hollywood mold. The last time I saw a copy was in the mid '80s. I personally do not own a copy (YET!), but remember it's rich historical logs and the pictures (OH the pictures) of all the spacecraft to 1701. And as a treat, I remember stickers being included that represented the different signs on the ship! Anyone know where I can get a good copy?
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Summary: Eye Candy
Review: FINALLY, I found a reference to this book! Although it doesn't follow the recently developed time line (AR-After Roddenbury), this book is a feast. I believe Father Gene would rather us believe this history than what they are "pumping" out of the hollywood mold. The last time I saw a copy was in the mid '80s. I personally do not own a copy (YET!), but remember it's rich historical logs and the pictures (OH the pictures) of all the spacecraft to 1701. And as a treat, I remember stickers being included that represented the different signs on the ship! Anyone know where I can get a good copy?
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Summary: The original strar trek future history text
Review: I bought and read this book in 1980, and have always believed it was the official Great bird of the Galaxy (Gene Rodenberry) sanctioned future history of star trek. Page 65 states that in the year 2048 UNSS Icarus reaches Alpha centauri,and they meet with an Alpha centauri scientist named Zefrem Cochrane, The movie First Contact would have you believe Zefrem Cochrane is an Earthman. Oh How Mr Rodenberry must be turning in his grave!! This is an excelent book in an easy readable form.
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Summary: The Original Rulebook!! An Outstanding Work!
Review: I came across a copy of this book back in 1983, and consider it the basis from which all other Star Trek movies and series should be based. The illustrations are great and the fictional news stories make it read like a history text. I highly recommend it.
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Summary: Great Book
Review: I own a copy of this book and was looking for a copy to give to a friend. I have really enjoyed the history in this book as well as the creative ideas of where mankind maybe in the future with space travel. I would be lying if I did not rate this book with 5 stars!
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Summary: The best Trek book you've never read!
Review: The reviews are true...it beats any ST tech book, ever. Probably ANY Trek book ever. A year by year chronology, far more interesting and logical than the "canon" that's been established. TONS of Rick Sternbach's starship designs AND technical specs...every spaceship from Mercury capsules and the Space Shuttle up to the starship Enterprise. Very interesting feature: the spaceflight chronology is told by the use of log entries (so THAT'S what they're for!) It was Paramount licensed at the time of The Motion Picture, it's got all of Sternbach's designs, hey, it's canon! Too bad it's practically unknown, because it really is excellent, in all respects.
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Summary: A waste of ink
Review: This book however interesting is a disgrace! it is not based on anything trek but the names of the planets and starships it states zefrem chocrane was an alien! this is a noncanon book that was not accepted into the star trek universe for a good reason. A waste of ink.
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