Star trek the next generation book series

It is the second live action series of the star trek franchise, and comprises a total of 178 episodes over seven seasons. Something of a time capsule from that period, the book presents the history of the shows creation and evolution from initial concept through its second season. Ive never actually read a comic book before except calvin and hobbes, but i dont think that counts, nor have i ever seen star trek or star trek next generation, so i went into this apprehensively after the authors assured me i didnt need to know that show to still enjoy it. This book is of definite interest to anyone wanting to learn more about one of the key roads not. It seems the new star trek series bringing patrick stewart back as jeanluc picard wont lead to a star trek. The backgrounds of the covers designed by dru blair overlap. This incarnation of the famous starship is much larger than the one captained by james t. The next generation is a series of science fiction novels by various authors, based on the popular television series created by gene roddenberry.

The next generation the genesis wave miniseries follows the crew of the enterprise as they attempt to prevent the weaponization of the genesis device. The next generation novels based on the american science fiction. Captain jeanluc picard, his ship repaired, must now reassemble his crew. Pocket books was the first publisher given license by paramount pictures to produce a series of original novels and episode novelizations based on star trek. You should also make sure youve read some of the novels around the tezwa events a time to. Unlike those based on the original star trek series, tng novels published by pocket books were hitting shelves even while the show itself was. It was sttng that finally allowed for a very advanced and yet believable evolved human behavior involved in space travel. Scientists who are also trekkies were inspired to make things like. The next generation, gene roddenberry somehow managed to recapture lightning in a bottle.

Librarything has 38 suggested works for this series. Picard approaches, many fans are likely prepping for a rewatch of jeanluc picards previous series, star trek. To commemorate the shows 25th anniversary, star trek. Eight television series and one shortform companion series make up the bulk of the star trek mythos.

More recent next generation novels link directly with other star trek book lines and series, such as. The series is set during the 2360s, approximately 100 years after star trek. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading star trek. Sep 28, 1987, often abbreviated as tng, depicts the adventures of captain jeanluc picard aboard the starship uss enterprise ncc1701d. The book however proves to be slightly disappointing at times. Titan 20052017, destiny 2008, typhon pact 20102012. The next generation series finale, picard has visions of a future where hes suffering from a neurological disorder called irumodic syndrome. The buried age is a decent star trek novel about captain picards life between his time as captain of the u. The next generation tng focuses on the twentyfourth century adventures of captain jeanluc. The next generation terra incognita is a sixissue comic book miniseries from idw publishing. It is a scifi based adventure series with elements of drama. The next generation double helix is a selfcontained miniseries within the numbered pocket tng series, published by pocket books in 1999. The cbs all access streaming show will see picard on a new. It is set in the year 2364, 100 years after the fiveyear mission from the original series.

The next generation novels based on the american science fiction television series of the same name. The next generation sttng that accomplished the orange screen, reducing by 23 the cost of shooting space sequences. The novels in the series are set in various eras connected with star trek. Masks by john vornholt, imzadi by peter david, ghost ship by diane carey, maximum warp. Starfleet academy book series 14 books from book 1. Titan 20052017, destiny 2008, typhon pact 2010 2012. Enterpriseb on a mission near tzenkethi space, they explore rejarris. May 04, 2019 it seems the new star trek series bringing patrick stewart back as jeanluc picard wont lead to a star trek.

The design of the artwork is quite pleasing and colourful. Like many concepts in the book world, series is a somewhat fluid and contested notion. Pocket books was the first publisher given license by paramount pictures to produce a series of original novels and episode novelizations based on star. Patrick stewart shocked fans in 2018 when he announced hed be returning to the role that made him a household name for a new show on cbs all access. The next generation tng focuses on the twentyfourth century adventures of captain jeanluc picard aboard the u. I might joke about being a nerdy trekkie, but truthfully, the star trek fan base is one of its greatest strengths. The original series was a relatively unsuccessful show in its initial airing, but eventually we got the next generation approved, and that lasted seven seasons. The nook book ebook of the star trek the next generation.

The series includes explanations for some apparent continuity problems between these films. Given that the country is on selfquarantine protocols due to the covid19 pandemic, she couldnt go out and celebrate. This has all 176 episodes of the series with added special features with the cast and crew of the series. The first television series, called star trek and now known as the original series, debuted on september 8, 1966 and aired for three seasons on nbc. The starship crew is captained by jeanluc picard and his first officer william riker. This has all 176 episodes of the series with added special features with the cast and crew of. The next generations jeanluc picard in the upcoming series star trek.

Star trek is a generational franchise, with series set across centuries of its timeline. Meeting between the 11th doctor of doctor who fame and the crew of the enterprise of the series star trek the next generation. I believe theres a list of them in the back f this novel. Stargazer is a novel series, written by michael jan friedman. Aftermath references a common thread across at least three of those. Novels based on star trek, the next generation, voyager, and discovery, are currently in print. Nov 20, 2014 also included are notes for the pilot and thirteen episodes commissioned for what was to be the new series, as well as two complete scripts, the child and devils due, which later were adapted for star trek. This is a great addition to the star trek the next generation series, the first time on bluray. The next generation technical manual by rick sternbach.

This new incarnation of star trek was an instant hit, and its popularity inspired four films and three spinoff television series. The next generation starfleet academy young adult series explores the lives of the uss enterprise crew as starfleet academy cadets. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Published by pocket books between 2000 and 2004, the series details jeanluc picards command of the uss stargazer, and features characters first established in friedmans novel reunion. A good rule of thumb is that series have a conventional name and are intentional creations, on the part of the author or publisher. Titan is a series of science fiction novels which detail the adventures of captain william t. All the major characters of both franchises have so much personality and humor in them. The next generation books by hillary bader, christopher. The next generation is an american science fiction television series which aired in syndication from september 1987 through may 1994. All the series in total amount to 774 episodes across 35 seasons of television. The next generation, star trek fiction, books barnes. The qs make several oblique references to uss voyager and kathryn janeway during the course of the miniseries.

The next generation is an american science fiction television series which aired in. The best star trek books for the 50th anniversary book riot. It originally aired from september 28, 1987 to may 23, 1994, in syndication, spanning 178 episodes over seven seasons. During this time, he works as an archaeologist and befriends a beautiful but amnesiac alien woman. Popular star trek the next generation books goodreads. The next generation series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Original series, animated series, next generation, deep space nine, voyager, enterprise, discovery, short treks and picard. Original concept series such as prometheus, new frontier, titan, section 31, seekers, and vanguard, have been published since 1994. The graphic novel offers the crossover event of the year. Sep 25, 2019 star trek is a generational franchise, with series set across centuries of its timeline.

The next generation 365 provides a fresh, accessible overview of the entire series. The next generation, and cross over with elements of other series. Andersen and rebecca moesta, with artwork by igor kordey. An electrifying thriller starring captain jeanluc picard set in the star trek. They follow the adventures of the uss enterprised crew during their cadet days at starfleet academy. The third series in the star trek franchise, it is the second sequel to star trek.

An original novel set in the lost era time period between star trek. It deals with the ship and crew of the enterprise ncc1701e between the events of the films star trek. The best and the brightest 1998, by susan wright, has a similar concept. The next generation has been published in novel form by pocket books since 1987 in the usa, under license from paramount pictures. Series was designed to cover groups of books generally understood as such see wikipedia. It is actionpacked with punchy dialogue, although it has to be said that the story is a bit formulaic. Sep 06, 2016 i might joke about being a nerdy trekkie, but truthfully, the star trek fan base is one of its greatest strengths. The novels are set after the events depicted in the 2002 film star trek. An omnibus edition collecting books 1 and 2 was published by the science fiction book club in 2001. The next generation has been published in novel form by pocket books since 1987 in. The next generation the q continuum is a pocket tng trilogy, written by veteran trek author greg cox. Kirk a century earlier, and, accordingly, it carries a larger crew complement. Every star trek series, ranked worst to best screen rant. Published starting in july 2018, the series follows up to the mirror broken and through the mirror miniseries.

The next generation tng is an american science fiction television series created by gene roddenberry. Novels based on deep space nine and enterprise were published as recently as 2017. Novels based on star trek, the next generation, voyager, and discovery, are in print. Star trek is an american media franchise based on the science fiction television series created by gene roddenberry. The next generation 10 games thatll make you feel like youve enlisted in starfleet why a final unity is the perfect star trek gaming experience. The next generation book series by multiple authors includes books ghost ship, the peacekeepers, the children of hamlin, and several more. A novel star trek the next generation by john vornholt june 1, 1994 more buying choices. 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. With the departure of both william riker and ships counsellor deannna troi, the captain must replace his two most trusted advisors. The next generation but where to begin with that classic series is trickier than it might seem. The next generation starfleet academy is a series of novels written for young readers 912 and published by pocket books. A line of pocket books novels set in the star trek.