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A Brief Guide to Star Trek
Author(s): Brian J Robb (Author)
- Publisher: Robinson Publishing
- Publication Date: 19 April 2012
- Language: English
- Print length: 304 pages
- ISBN-10: 1849015147
- ISBN-13: 9781849015141
Book Description
For over 40 years Star Trek has made a phenomenal cultural impact. Now more popular than ever – J.J. Abrams’ reinvented Star Trek movie was one of the box office hits of 2009, grossing $385 million worldwide – the ‘franchise’ continues to have cultural, social and political resonance around the world. Star Trek has changed not just the way we look at space but also our own world. It gave the culture a lexicon of catchphrases, from “Beam me up, Scotty” to Dr McCoy’s many complaints beginning “I’m a doctor, not a […]!” Much of the ‘future’ technology depicted on Star Trek has come to feature in everyday life, from the communicator-like mobile phone to computer touch screens now taken for granted. Many of the world’s most prominent scientists were inspired to pursue their careers (as were many writers and artists) due to an early exposure to Star Trek. In A Brief Guide to Star Trek, expert Brian J Robb charts the rise and rise of the show and explores its impact our culture.
Editorial Reviews
Review
This is a truly excellent history of Star Trek. Totally unauthorized, but author Brian J. Robb was editor ofThe Official Star Trek Magazine for over a decade, so he knows his stuff. Lots of facts, but also lots of thoughtful analysis. In print, it’s 288 pages . . . speaking as a life-long Trek fan, this one is well worth reading. –Robert J. Sawyer
About the Author
Brian J. Robb is the managing editor of Titan Magazines and overlooks the official monthly tie-in publication Star Trek which is distributed in the UK and US. He lives in London and is very well connected to the sci fi world.
