Well, it looks nice on the shelf with it, but considering the price, it might really be worth it to buy just the book. It goes so far in its charade as to even have a fake bibliography referencing other nonexistent future history books. This federation idea starts by saying humans basically lost their will, are not progressing or exploring anymore and that the federation is shrinking. I knew then that it was a book i would probably reread someday, but since id borrowed it from the library, i couldnt exactly keep it. Project fandom this book is a must read for star trek and science fiction fans alike. Commonly referred to as the federation, it was introduced in. Earth, its capital world, is located on the border of these quadrants but is shown, in star trek online as accessible from the beta quadrant side only.
Assembled as a special exhibit on memory alpha, star trek federation. Oct 07, 20 for winner information, available after october 11, 20, send by october 25, 20, a stamped, selfaddressed envelope to winner information, star trek federation. I love anything star trek and i really wanted a book on how the federation was formed. Federation 1994 is a science fiction novel written by judith and garfield reevesstevens.
Enterprise is without doubt the most famous starship in history. The first 150 years book celebrates the 150th anniversary of the founding of the united federation of planets this illustrated volume will tell you about the pivotal era leading up to humankinds first contact with vulcan in 2063, the romulan war in 2156, the creation of the. Apr 22, 2011 details on bryan singers abandoned star trek. Star trek fans who always wanted to learn more about the federation are in luck. Goodman did an excellent job on this book, which is a musthave for trek fans. The first 150 years is consistent with what the novels have established about how the federation functions, particularly tng. First contact is the 15th episode of the fourth season and the 89th episode overall of the american science fiction television series star trek. Its the bigticket star trek item of the season well, for booklovers, anyway. There latest is this first page of the articles of federation. Roddenberrys hope for a better future was what kept star trek from being one of these mindless dystopian tv showsmovies. The first 150 years is essentially an inuniverse textbook in the tradition of other star trek technical manuals and history books. A book called chicago mobs of the twenties is left behind which serves as a model for the planets new society. A time for war, a time for peace and articles of the.
I read it for the first time a good while a go, i was probably in 8th grade or so. The first 150 years is full of intelligence reports, treaty excerpts and letters documenting the historic moments that led to the formation of the united federation of planets. Oct 08, 20 a delight and should provide hours of happy browsing for trek fans. Oct 31, 20 for the first time, an in universe history of star trek, complete with excerpts from starfleet records and intergalactic intelligence, including james t. The original members of the united federation of planets shall be those planetary social systems which, having participated in the interplanetary conference on interplanetary federation at babel, or having previously signed the declaration of the united federation of planets of 11 october 2161, sign the present charter and ratify them in. The federation is composed of thousands of planets spread across 8,000 light years in the alpha quadrant and beta quadrant. Set in the 24th century, the series follows the adventures of the starfleet crew of the federation starship enterprised. 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. For the first time, an in universe history of star trek, complete with excerpts from starfleet records and intergalactic intelligence, including james t. Spock, and the crew of the starship enterprise on its mission of peaceful exploration. The first 150 years book celebrates the 150th anniversary of the founding of the united federation of planets. Remember, its just the first 150 years, which means it only covers up through 2311.
The definitive history of the united federation of planets, the intergalactic democracy that governs the star trek universe is one for the books, and now it is a book. May 15, 2012 there were similar books published for star trek in the 90s federation passport, framed as an actual passport issued to ufp citizens, comes to mind. Federation series proposal concludes with 12 page descriptions of the first four actionpacked episodes, which constitute a sort of pilot for the series. Diplomatic relations picks up where starfleet leave off and tells the story of members of the united federation of planets diplomatic corps. This book is a must read for star trek and science fiction fans alike. The first 150 years celebrates the 150th anniversary of the founding of the united federation of. After starfleet make first contact or are called in to mediate a dispute or deal with trouble, they usually leave the system at warp speed onto their next mission. Jul 26, 2017 another wednesday, another product overview. First contact was released on november 22, 1996, and was the highestgrossing film on its opening weekend. Nov 01, 20 goodman did an excellent job on this book, which is a musthave for trek fans.
Leftclick the vimeo logo in the lower right of the video player. The first 150 years aims to impress star trek fans from the moment they take it out of the box. In fact, the very first star trek comic book began in 1967, at the end of the original seriess very first season this first series was published by gold key, an imprint of western publishing founded only five years before, in 1962. Theres stuff that i discarded, cause i couldnt make it work with the narrative, he says. Abrams rebooted the star trek film franchise, bryan singer was developing a new tv series set several centuries after the next generation called star trek. This unprecedented illustrated volume chronicles the pivotal era leading up to humankinds first contact with vulcan in 2063, the romulan war in 2156, the creation of the federation in 2161, and the first 150 years of the intergalactic democracy up until the year 2311. Commonly referred to as the federation, it was introduced in the television show star trek 19661969. For the first time, an in universe history of star trek, complete with excerpts from starfleet records and intergalactic intelligence. The first 150 years goodman and the 47north publishing team, with it appears full support of cbs and paramount, created a book that tries to look like a compilation of. The complete, uncensored, unauthorized oral history of star trek. It is a tietogether chronicle that brings the original enterprise adventures of james t. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This unprecedented illustrated volume chronicles the pivotal era leading up to humankinds first contact with vulcan in 2063, the romulan war in 2156, the creation of the federation in 2161, and the first 150 years of. The federation files series episode 0extractionrelease date.
The first 150 years is an important title and one that should be found inside the stocking of every star trek fan this christmas. The book itself has a raised united federation of planets symbol. Find out how this history from the future weighs in. Star trek, its graphics, logos and all incarnations are property of cbsparamount. This unprecedented illustrated volume chronicles the pivotal era leading up to humankinds first contact with vulcan in 2063, the romulan war. From humankinds first contact with vulcan in 2063 to the romulan war in 2156, and beyond, this unprecedented illustrated. This illustrated volume will tell you about the pivotal era leading up to huma. The first federation is a political body located in the alpha quadrant, focused on the fesarius system in the fesarius sector. There were similar books published for star trek in the 90s federation passport, framed as an actual passport issued to ufp citizens, comes to mind. The first half of the novel involves three parallel arcs. Goodman and featuring illustrations by joe corroney, mark mchaley, cat staggs and jeff carlisle, star trek federation. Hope and continuous progress are at the core of what star trek is. The book covers the future history of earth and the origins of the federationi from the end of wwii and zefram cochrames invention of the earths 1st warp capable spacecraft and that flights role in making 1st formal contact.
Assembled as a special exhibit on memory alpha, star trek fede. By the 25th century, the first federation still exists, and exports tranya, but alliance starships require special permission to enter first federation space. While theyve not been opposed to the federations expansion, they have not allied with the feds during times of conflict. The federation files where the other star trek original. Goodman will examine everything from first contact to the organian peace treaty, with the text complemented by color and black and white illustrations of epic battles, alien species and heretofore unseen ship designs, among them the romulan attack on starbase 1 and. Beyond the first appearance in the corbomite maneuver, and a brief reference on a map onscreen the ff has been very much a no show. The first 150 years coffee table book and set of extras written by david. United federation of planets official star trek online wiki. To download an episode through vimeo, go to its page. When the book was first announced, i was reminded of the memory alpha briefings on from memory vejur, khan, spocks resurrection, the whale probe, sybok, etc, on the most recent movie dvds. Dec 08, 2012 its the bigticket star trek item of the season well, for booklovers, anyway. Net is in no way associated with, nor endorsed by, paramount pictures andor viacom.
First contact between the first federation and the united federation of planets occurred in the 23rd century by the 25th century, the first federation still exists, and exports tranya, but alliance starships require special permission to enter first federation space. Oct 22, 2017 first contact between the first federation and the united federation of planets occurred in the 23rd century. Ex astris scientia timeline early federation 21612264. A wonderful fictional account of the the history of the first 150 years of the federation. It has been, uh, forty years since i read my first star trek behindthescenes books the making of star trek, the trouble with tribbles. Oct 08, 20 for the first time, an in universe history of star trek, complete with excerpts from starfleet records and intergalactic intelligence, including james t. For winner information, available after october 11, 20, send by october 25, 20, a stamped, selfaddressed envelope to winner information. Kirks official biography and newly translated klingon reports.
I just finished reading what is probably the best star trek novel ever written. The book covers the future history of earth and the origins of the federationi from the end of wwii and zefram cochrames invention of the earths 1st warp capable spacecraft and that flights role in making 1st formal contact with the vulcans to to the death of captain kirk. After all, its unlikely that sulu is still alive in the current novel era, or that hes still in active service if he is, since as of 2383 hed be 146 years old. Because of these incorporated materials, star trek federation. Nov 19, 2014 the beautiful, hardcover star trek federation. The first 150 years, published by titan books, is one hundredandsixtyseven pages. The federation is not affiliated with or endorsed by cbsparamount. It will easily fit into your existing library of history books. Kirk close to an encounter with the enterprised adventures of jeanluc picard. While theyve not been opposed to the federation s expansion, they have not allied with the feds during times of conflict. Welche anderen artikel kaufen kunden, nachdem sie diesen artikel. I was curious to see a map of the star trek universe galaxy.
In the fictional star trek universe, the united federation of planets ufp is the interstellar government that sent captain kirk, mr. I dont really expect it to, but i do hope that federation. Star trek federation the first 150 years, is a must read for anyone interested in the mythology of the star trek universe. Naturally, many did not look similar to each other, and some were even confusing because they showed federation space divided by a large portion of romulan and klingon. I will tell you, without hesitation, if you are a fan of any, or all, of the star trek series and movies, you must have this book. Id assume that the sulu narration is supposed to be from somewhere around that date. Federation the first 150 years memory alpha fandom. On the surface, the enterprises mission would have been one of. The first 150 years celebrates the 150th anniversary of the founding of the united federation of planets. Paramount never rejected their pitch, however because it was never made.
Briefly after leaving the ship is destroyed, and it takes 100 years for the sublight distress call to reach the federation tos. A tribute to star trek is maintained by john patuto. The first 150 years goodman and the 47north publishing team, with it appears full support of cbs and paramount, created a book that tries to look like a. The first 150 years draws ever closer although the expected publication date does seem to have slipped from november into december, and seem to be terribly excited about it, with teases coming every week or so.
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