Star trek, the worlds of the federation book, 1989. This new volume provides gamemasters and players with all sorts of new information about the region of space introduced to fans in star trek. This book was written and illustrated by shane johnson with color art by don ivan punchatz. Enterprise novels based on the american science fiction television series of the same name. This book uses hundreds of star charts and line drawings as well as a rich text to outline the history of the worlds visited by the starship enterprise tm. United federation of planets star trek expanded universe. An electrifying thriller from bestselling author diane duane set in the star trek.
The book is a manual of the worlds of the united federation of planets and. Five novels will be available from gallery bookssimon and schuster including star trek discovery. Worlds apart is a miniseries retroactively applied to two novels by john m. Actor jeffrey combs responds to fan clamor for him to play dr. Jan 20, 2020 first up, idw publishing is offering two new titles, beginning with star trek. Nemesis 2002 that centers on jeanluc picard sir patrick stewart in the next chapter of his life. Created by kirsten beyer, michael chabon, akiva goldsman. Included in the book are details about the status of.
Sep 06, 2016 there are a few women writing trek novels, but generally speaking, scifi, including star trek, is really whitewashed. Around the time imzadi was published i was obsessed with the star trek universe and read nothing else but tiein novels. The worlds of the federation by shane johnson goodreads. A new nation has arisen from the ashes of the romulan war. The series name first appeared on 1999 reprints of the novels which included new cover designs. The tales featured in strange new worlds rocket readers across the length and breadth of federation time and space, from captain jonathan archers first exploration. Covering all aspects of the star trek phenomenon, from blistering news and brandnew photos from the set of films and television shows, to exclusive features covering the eras of kirk and spock, jean luc picard, captains sisko, janeway and archer, and more star trek magazine is your indispensable guide to the star trek universe.
Shane johnson based on the star trek adventures including star trek. Information on star trek television shows, books and movies. As any trekkie has likely ascertained already, federation out now is a history of star treks united federation of planets the grand. I enjoy the star trek series with my oldest daughter. The worlds of the federation is a 1989 star trek reference manual written and illustrated by lora johnson, known at the time as shane johnson the book is a manual of the worlds of the united federation of planets and their respective inhabitants and covers not only the stories from the original star trek but also from star trek. Nov 19, 2018 when star trek was created, the idea of the federation was a peaceful coalition of worlds. Following in the bestselling tradition of spocks world and the lost years, judith and garfield reevesstevens have crafted a thrilling tale of mystery and wonder, a novel that takes the star trek characters from the depths of despair into an electrifying new adventure that. Well worth your time and money, also its good reason to buy a platinum membership with auduble. Federation members memory beta, noncanon star trek wiki. Spocks world, by diane duane september 1988 suggested by dan gunther this, pocket books first hardcover star trek novel, offers an examination of vulcans history as the world and its people are gripped by unprecedented crisis. Star trek the worlds of the federation sc 1989 comic books. Starfleets most sacred commandment has been violated.
The easiest way is to see it as nothing more than a star trekdoctor who crossover. Decandido june 2005 suggested by 8of5 a very atypical star trek novel, this story gives us a detailed look into the administration of federation president nanietta bacco, who would become a pivotal character in the expanding, interconnected continuity of the 24th century star trek novels. This book uses hundreds of star charts and line drawings as well as a rich text to outline the history of the worlds visited by the starship enterprisetm. The original series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. The motion picture, the entropy effect, the klingon gambit, and several more.
With patrick stewart, alison pill, isa briones, michelle hurd. According to dan, this story is the epitome of what makes a star trek novel great. This book is published by pocket books, a division of. New in january from modiphius entertainment is the gamma quadrant sourcebook, the latest expansion for the evergrowing universe of the star trek adventures roleplaying game. Unlike other galactic powers such as the klingon empire or the. An epic new star trek saga by new york times bestselling author greg cox set during the original fiveyear mission the final frontier erupts into chaos as vast quantities of a rare energy source are discovered beneath the surface of baldur3, a remote planet beyond the outer fringes of federation space. As of december 2380, there were 154 member states of the united federation of planets, and federation space spanned over 10,000 lightyears. There are a few women writing trek novels, but generally speaking, scifi, including star trek, is really whitewashed. The worlds of the federation describes many of the universes most amazing species including the species of the federation, and neutral and hostile worlds, species such as the klingons, vulcans, romulans, deltans, ferengi, and gorn. The worlds of the federation is an officially licensed inuniverse reference book written and illustrated by shane johnson, incorporating cover art, painted by don ivan punchatz, which is drawn from a color insert painted by punchatz that the book includes summary edit from the paperback book back cover shane johnson, bestselling author of mr. On friday, cbs lit up the world of star trek by finally officially confirming captain pikes enterprise was returning for the series star trek. With walter koenig, adrienne wilkinson, manu intiraymi, corin nemec. Star trek the worlds of the federation, book cover by don punchatz. An original novel set in the universe of star trek.
These books are compilations of short stories written by nonprofessional writers who have won an annual contest to have their stories published in this book. The worlds of the federation memory beta, noncanon star. The worlds of the federation memory beta, noncanon star trek. The united federation of planets abbreviated as ufp and commonly referred to as the federation was an interstellar union of planetary governments that agreed to exist semiautonomously under a single central government based on the principles of universal liberty, rights, and equality, and to share their knowledge and resources in peaceful cooperation, scientific development, space. This monthly series follows captain james kirk and his crew aboard the starship enterprise as they continue their adventures during the final year of their historic mission of exploring strange new worlds and seeking out new life and new civilizations.
Duane, whose various star trek novels are among many fans. An epic new star trek saga by new york times bestselling author greg cox set during the original fiveyear mission the final frontier erupts into chaos as vast quantities of a rare energy source are discovered beneath the surface of baldur3, a remote planet beyond the outer fringes of. Bantam books was the first licensed publisher of star trek tiein fiction. This is quit possibaly the best star trek novelaudiobook avaible. Based on the star trek adventures including star trek. Its most honored captain is in disgrace, its most celebrated starship in pieces, and the crew of that ship scattered among the thousand worlds of the federation. The worlds of the federation is a 1989 star trek reference manual written and illustrated by lora johnson, known at the time as shane johnson. That intriguing dichotomy has been at the heart of the entire saga. The worlds of the federation also investigates the unaligned and hostile. Based on the star trek adventures including the next generation, this book uses hundreds of star charts and line drawings as well as a rich text to outline the history of the worlds visited by the starship enterprise. Buy a cheap copy of strange new worlds 9 star trek book. Features though the world of stark trek is a bright scifi utopia, the united federation of planets at its center relies on ai exploitation. See more ideas about star trek, trek and star trek universe. The next generation this book uses hundreds of star charts, line drawings and color illustrations to outline the history of the worlds visited.
The book itself has a raised united federation of planets symbol. Greg cox is the new york times bestselling author of numerous star trek novels and short stories. The worlds of the federation also investigates the unaligned and hostile alien races of star trek, from the fierce warriors of the klingon empire to the enigmatic, allpowerful organians. He has also written the official movie novelizations of war for the planet of the apes, godzilla, man of steel, the dark knight rises, daredevil, ghost rider, and the first three underworld movies, as well as books and stories based on such popular series as alias, buffy the vampire slayer, csi. At last, the united federation of planets and the romulan star empire have agreed to meet on neutral ground to attempt to resolve the. This book was bought to add to our collection of all things from the federation. It is not a story but a history of different strange new worlds that exist. Starfleet had the dual purpose of being the military force defending the federation and also exploring new worlds and cultures.
The worlds of the federation is a reference book guide to the planets and cultures of the. The united federation of planets, commonly the federation or ufp, is an interstellar political entity founded in the 22nd century. Thus begins prime directive, an epic tale of the star trek universe. The original book series by multiple authors includes books star trek. Discovery will show the far future of the federation, and we look at the latest news about the series and its time jump. The magicians ep joins star trek team for strange new worlds. In the first two hundred years of its existence, the federation grew to be the dominant galactic superpower in the alpha and beta quadrants, thanks in no small part to the efforts of its starfleet. The series premiere was written by akiva goldsman with the story by akiva goldsman, alex kurtzman and jenny lumet. And as a special bonus, weve included a spectacular, fullcolor insert of star trek s most exotic alien lifeforms featuring paintings by noted science. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read star trek. Best star trek books score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book.
Actor jeffrey combs responds to fan clamor for him to play. I dont really remember how many i read, but it was a lot, mostly in next gen and ds9. If you know a trek fan who likes to geek out over worldbuilding, this is the star trek book for them. Knowledge of the star trek universe is definitely a plus when reading this book, or any of the others in the strange new worlds series. Its actually bigger than that, in terms of crossover potential, and so dont be surprised to find a lot more within the pages, and the books to come. Imzadi is my favorite read of the star trek universe. S voyagers return to earth, a ragtag crew of renegades and outcasts must covertly work with admiral chekov and tuvok to stop forces threatening the federation from outside, and within. Home star trek libguides at san antonio public library.
104 1466 1587 443 317 1243 1593 668 1165 1064 1065 605 362 259 24 847 1299 1450 371 776 806 53 1218 1100 404 1244 31 1228