The Star Trek franchise reflects, conveys, and comments upon the key philosophical tensions of the modern era: pragmatism vs. justice; universalism vs. traditionalism; empire vs. consensual polity; environmentalism vs. modernity. George A. Gonzalez details the manner in which these tensions and controversies are manifested in Star Trek across its iterations, and in so doing argues […]
In Star Trek, crew members travel to unusual planets, meet diverse beings, and encounter unique civilizations. Throughout these remarkable space adventures, does Star Trek reflect biology and evolution as we know it? What can the science in the science fiction of Star Trek teach us? In Live Long and Evolve, biologist and die-hard Trekkie Mohamed […]
The Absolute, philosophized most saliently about by Georg Hegel, encompasses the entirety of reality. The absolute (reality) is composed of five dimensions – height, length, width, time, and justice. The five dimensions operate dialectically, and the normative values of reality inhere within the fifth dimension (justice) – hard, soft, moral, ethical, yellow, etc. ad infinitum. […]
Set in the Star Trek universe, this one-of-a-kind fighting manual showcases the unique combat style of Captain, James T. Kirk.
A biography of the cast of “Star Trek: The Next Generation”, which reveals information about the actors who starred as the crew of the “Enterprise-D”. It details their lives, their roles outside of “Star Trek”, and their characters’ development.
Star Trek fans and collectors will love this one-of-a-kind, mini-size collectible tricorder with light and sound. The tricorder is a multifunction handheld device used for sensor scanning and data analysis. The kit includes a Star Trek: The Next Generation-era light-up tricorder with sound and a 48-page book on the history of tricorders and full-color photos.
You love William Shatner. You admire his many and varied talents. You appreciate his creativity and willingness to take risks. You want to learn his master negotiation techniques. You wish you could hang out with him. Admit it. You want to BE William Shatner. And now…you can (almost). This collection of rules, illustrated with stories […]
Delve deep into the design process that led to the iconic Star Trek ships featured on television and film with Star Trek: Designing the Starships Volume One: The Enterprise and Beyond. Packed with concept art and interviews with the ship designers and screen model builders, this never before explored subject will appeal to all Star […]
The official behind-the-scenes guide to the hit new Star Trek television series! This essential guide to the 6th Star Trek television series takes fans behind-the-scenes and into the strange new worlds of Star Trek: Discovery, and is packed with amazing images, including production artwork and exclusive prop photography.
With over 450 autographs and 500 rare behind-the-scenes photos, this 498 page full color volume presents one of the most comprehensive collections of Original Series autographs ever assembled, featuring many rarely seen signatures from prominent guest stars as well as members of the studio production team and the artists that were involved with all aspects […]
The 1960s and early 70s saw the evolution of Frontier Myths even as scholars were renouncing the interpretive value of myths themselves. Works like Joe Haldeman’s The Forever War exemplified that rejection using his experiences during the Vietnam War to illustrate the problematic consequences of simple mythic idealism. Simultaneously, Americans were playing with expanded and […]
In the past, the examination of myth has traditionally been the study of the “Primitive” or the “Other.” More recently, myth has been increasingly employed in movies and in television productions. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the Star Trek television and movie franchise. This collection of essays on Star Trek brings together perspectives […]
Star Trek legend and veteran author William Shatner discusses the meaning of life, finding value in work, and living well whatever your age. “I have always felt,” William Shatner says early in his newest memoir, that “like the great comedian George Burns, who lived to 100, I couldn’t die as long as I was booked.” […]
Author, Marc Cushman, had the great honor of befriending both Gene Roddenberry and Robert H. Justman. As a result of that friendship, Marc was given access to all the Star Trek production documents from the three years the series ran, which are currently housed in the UCLA Archives under a bequest by Roddenberry and Justman. […]
The Autobiography of Mr. Spock tells the story of one of Starfleet’s finest officers, and one of the Federation’s most celebrated citizens. Half human and half Vulcan, the book, written in Spock’s own words, follows his difficult childhood on the planet Vulcan; his enrollment at Starfleet Academy; his adventures with Captain Kirk and the crew […]
Take notes in this most logical of notebooks. The softbound Star Trek: The Original Series Spock Journal features a debossed cover stating “Live Long and Prosper,” measures about 8 1/2-inches tall x 5 1/2-inches wide, and contains 200 blue foil-gilded interior graph paper pages displaying the Science Division delta imprint. The front inside cover shows […]
“Captain’s log…” Captain James T. Kirk uses one. You should too! The softbound Star Trek: The Original Series Captain’s Log Journal features a debossed cover, measures about 8 1/2-inches tall x 5 1/2-inches wide, and contains 200 gold foil-gilded lined interior pages displaying the Captain’s Log imprint. The front inside cover shows a graphic of […]
Take notes in this most logical of notebooks. The softbound Star Trek: The Original Series Spock Journal features a debossed cover stating “Live Long and Prosper,” measures about 8 1/2-inches tall x 5 1/2-inches wide, and contains 200 blue foil-gilded interior graph paper pages displaying the Science Division delta imprint. The front inside cover shows […]
Everything you ever wanted to know about becoming a working actor in film…but were afraid everybody would think you’re a doofus if you asked.
America’s real-life answer to Bridget Jones! Kirstie Alley has captured our hearts on screen and now she is poised to do it again in print as she laughingly explores our obsession with fat, food, love, sex, beauty and weight loss. “Dear Diary, Decided to write book today. Thought am good writer, am smart gal, have […]
