On september 8, 1987 more than twenty years after the original star trek series first aired millions of star trek fans across the country sat down in front of their television sets for the debut of an allnew star trek series. With levar burton, denise crosby, michael dorn, michelle forbes. The next generationaliens story acceptable losses will kick off in april 2017 at your local comic book store or at digital sources like comixology. The original series, the animated series, the next generation, deep space nine, voyager, enterprise, discovery, short treks and picard, along with multiple upcoming series which includes lower decks. Net is in no way associated with, nor endorsed by, paramount pictures andor viacom. A new crew boards a revamped uss enterprise in the first spinoff from the 60s cult classic. The first adventure drama series ever to run to seven seasons and more than 170 episodes, star trek. The next generation, presenting interviews, features. A tribute to star trek is maintained by john patuto. It was written by john logan from a story developed by logan, brent spiner, and producer rick berman. It covers the entire tv series though so im happy enough i suppose. While star trek is indisputably the most influential scifi tv series ever, its successor, star trek.
Tng books in order of when they were originally published, as well as a list of the novels in chronological order. The book i received only goes as far as the 7th movie generations, hence only 3 stars. A mysterious artifact could mean death to the enterprise crew. If the original star trek proved that space was the final frontier, it also suggested that maybe it was a frontier too far for. Kirk, spock, and the crew of the uss enterprise from the original star trek series and how these iconic characters came. This page has been viewed 34378 times since october 10th, 2005. Buy the next generation companion star trek the next generation 3rd revised edition by nemecek, larry isbn. A series gets an average tomatometer when at least 50 percent of its seasons have a score.
Each episode seems to introduce a new race of people or creature or even entity, so viewers might need a guidebook to keep. The next generation, presenting interviews, features and. The next generation this enterprise crew doesnt just punch, phaser and kiss its way out of trouble this is a more cerebral, more emotional star trek phelim oneill. The star trek the next generation companion star trek. First published in 1992 and last revised in 1995, this is a fitting record of a show that changed the rules by which television was made. For star trek crossover series, please see star trek. The next generation, presenting interviews, features and articles celebrating star trek s multiawardwinning series. The next generation, beefed out with production background information, researched and compiled by its author. Deep space nine goes where no star trek series had gone before ds9 was the first star trek production not based on a starship, but instead, a starbase, known as deep space 9 the starship uss defiant was introduced in season. Decandidos first ever star trek fiction was the comic book perchance to dream, which will be reprinted later this month by idw in. So in overall its a nice addition to your trek catalogue but i didnt read the fine print and discovered that the book consists only the five first seasons of tng. Titan 20052017, destiny 2008, typhon pact 20102012, and. First year sourcebook by pardo, blaine and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
A series gets an average tomatometer when at least 50 percent of its seasons have a. The next generation tng is an american science fiction television series created by gene roddenberry. The next generation, often abbreviated to tng, is the third star trek television series, and the first set in the 24th century. The next generation novels based on the american science fiction television series of the same name. Through the mirror deserves a rather impressive thumbs up for that. With patrick stewart, jonathan frakes, levar burton, michael dorn. The next generation is much bigger than the original series the bridge, where much of the action takes place, is bigger, the crew is bigger, and even the federation seems to cover more of the galaxy. Once weve finished the run through, we might come back and add a series overview. Riker and trois entire back story, and you know i love me a good back story. Eight television series and one shortform companion series make up the bulk of the star trek franchise. You can find many such rankings highlighting the top moments aboard the uss enterprised. It is a scifi based adventure series with elements of drama. The next generation companion, by larry nemecek november 1992 the official history of each major aspect of the series. Decandidos first ever star trek fiction was the comic book perchance to dream, which will be reprinted later this month by idw in the trade paperback enemy unseen.
The next generation companion is a reference book published by pocket books that provides an extensive episode guide to star. The enterprise gets caught in a time loop which always has. It is the tenth film in the star trek film series, as well as the fourth and final film to star the cast of star trek. The next generation is a series of books written by various authors, based on the likewise named tv series created by gene roddenberry, who was also the executive producer of the original 1966 series, star trek. The next generation third season original air dates. The next generation novel series began in 1987 and is still ongoing. The next generation companion video game 1999 imdb. The next generation is one of my favorite television shows of all time. Kirk era, the syndicated sequel follows the sevenyear trek of capt. You can find many such rankings highlighting the top moments aboard the. The next generation, was almost certainly a better show and weve got the top five nextgen.
This is not a list of the ten best episodes of star trek. The next generation first aired in 1987, its creators were rightfully worried about whether it would be able to meet the high expectations of fans, stoked by the two decades of nostalgia. Background information writer larry nemecek had originally intended to publish a collated version of his tng season reference books a. This was supposed to be the fully updated next gen companion book, with info up to and including the 10th movie nemesis. Pairs well with modern american politics imzadi, peter david. A lost earth colony where imagination and freedom of thought are crimes. Gene roddenberrys original star trek tv show may have lasted for only three seasons in the 1960s, but it left a lasting impression on geeks all over the world. The star trek the next generation companion fantastic fiction. Like its predecessors, it was created by gene roddenberry. The complete, uncensored, and unauthorized oral history of star trek edward gross 4. Produced at paramount pictures, it aired in firstrun syndication, by viacom in the us, from september 1987 to may 1994. The next generation starfleet captain the 5 deadliest federation starships star trek lore ft. The next generation broke audience records wherever it was shown and remains the most widely viewed and consistently popular of all the star trek series. Sep 08, 2017 this is not a list of the ten best episodes of star trek.
Now the positive is outoftheway, unfortunately i have to turn to the negative. Abrams blockbuster star trek movie explores the origins of james t. It was broadcast in firstrun syndication from january 1993 until june 1999. The next generation series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. But i have found that not all of the books are good. Star trek the next generation fun episodes rewatchable. Episodebyepisode summaries, credits, and behindthescenes notes that shed intriguing light on the production of the show. The next generation season three dvd box set, released in the united states on september 3, 2002. The next generation has 257 entries in the series overdrive rakuten overdrive borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. The next generation by larry nemecek book cover, description, publication history.
The next generation companion, which set the benchmark for pocket books series companions, and continuing with the deep. Pocket booksstar trek has 701 entries in their overdrive catalogue overdrive rakuten overdrive borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. The qs asked by amazon dont really pertain to this book, which is nonfiction. Nemesis is a 2002 american sciencefiction film directed by stuart baird. The next generation companion is a reference book published by pocket books that provides an extensive episode guide to star trek. This musthave book for star trek fans is a companion to the best loved series in the franchise, star trek. It originally aired from september 28, 1987 to may 23, 1994, in syndication, spanning 178 episodes over seven seasons.
The next generation companion is a reference book that takes a detailed look into the tng series and its episodes. The next generation book series by multiple authors includes books ghost ship, the peacekeepers, the children of hamlin, and several more. The third series in the star trek franchise, it is the second sequel to star trek. The best star trek books for the 50th anniversary book riot. I remember scratching my head and saying, is that it. The next generation the eyes of the beholders 1st printing. No expense had been spared in bringing this new show to life the creator of the original star trek series, gene roddenberry, was back producing the new show. Deep space nine was the fourth star trek series and entered production in 1992. The enterprise gets caught in a time loop which always has one result. The first bluray release was in the united states on april 30, 20. Tin man was first released on vhs cassette on august 8, 1991 in the united states and canada.
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