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Star Trek: New Worlds, New Civilizations
"...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.
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.
192 pages, Hardcover
First published November 1, 1999
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Michael Jan Friedman
373 books205 followersMichael Jan Friedman is an author of more than seventy books of fiction and nonfiction, half of which are in the Star Trek universe. Eleven of his titles have appeared on the New York Times Best Seller list. Friedman has also written for network and cable television and radio, and scripted nearly 200 comic books, including his original DC superhero series, the Darkstars.
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July 30, 2012
This is an interesting book - set in the startrek universe - chronologically set after "the next generation' and Deepspace 9 and towards the end of the Voyager return home the book takes a number of planets and events (and familiar characters) and shows a number of scenes and dialogues in a manner to explain and "flesh out" some of the lesser seen or know corners of their universe.
Its an interesting idea - all of the situations are new to yet easily familiar- taking instantly recognisable names or locations and telling new stories, so that instead of feeling like you are watching over some ones shoulder while they are being shown around (with the feeling all the descriptions and explanations are in fact for YOUR benefit) you are in fact being immersed in the events and your there as they happen while being treated as though you should be.
My only disappointment was that a lot of the artwork is stylised - in fact a number have taken images from the series and done little more than montage them with less than satisfactory back drops. Maybe i am becoming a science fiction snob (I really hope not) but having seen the quality of art that can be produced i feel that the artwork here could have been better - startrek is a pillar of science fiction - love it or hate it - there is such potential with it which i feel was not truly exploited here.
Its an interesting idea - all of the situations are new to yet easily familiar- taking instantly recognisable names or locations and telling new stories, so that instead of feeling like you are watching over some ones shoulder while they are being shown around (with the feeling all the descriptions and explanations are in fact for YOUR benefit) you are in fact being immersed in the events and your there as they happen while being treated as though you should be.
My only disappointment was that a lot of the artwork is stylised - in fact a number have taken images from the series and done little more than montage them with less than satisfactory back drops. Maybe i am becoming a science fiction snob (I really hope not) but having seen the quality of art that can be produced i feel that the artwork here could have been better - startrek is a pillar of science fiction - love it or hate it - there is such potential with it which i feel was not truly exploited here.
October 1, 2021
A travelogue of some of the most awe inspiring planetary landscapes within the galaxy.
Friedman's linking text is well written, but the star of this book is the artwork which, to be fair, is not done justice in the ebook version.
Friedman's linking text is well written, but the star of this book is the artwork which, to be fair, is not done justice in the ebook version.
February 26, 2018
The first person narration is a little weird, but the art and information is really intriguing.
March 27, 2020
Truly memorable collection of artwork and world-specific fictional vignettes. Super evocative & refreshingly intimate.
April 3, 2025
I was surprised I enjoyed this book as much as I did. While I mostly picked it up for the depiction of Vulcan, I found worldbuilding stories similar to those in the TV episodes.
November 23, 2025
This richly illustrated book includes a Borg story! A most fortuitous find at a used bookstore.
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