The Star Trek Universe: Franchising the Final Frontier [Hardcover]

This fascinating collection of essays . . . boldly takes readers where theyve never gone before. . . .Douglas Brodes brilliant introduction will immediately immerse you in the books frame of mind. And youll find yourself poring through the pages, enthralled, absorbing perspectives on the Star Trek universe you might never have otherwise contemplated.[This book is] one of the more accessible academic explorations of Star Trek that Ive read, meaning that Trek fans dont need to have an academic background to appreciate the ideas raised. . . .You should still boldly go and seek out this book. Reading something that leaves you hungry for more can be a very good thing. Sample the ideas on offer in The Star Trek Universe: Franchising the Final Frontier, let them spark conversations and inspire you to dig deeper on the topics that most interest you.This collection of essays looks at the spinoffs of Star Trek and examines themes found in and among those various manifestations.As one of the most influential shows of all time, Star Trek continues to engage fans around the world. But its cultural impact has grown far beyond the scope of the original seventy-nine episodes. The show spawned an unprecedented progeny, beginning with Star Trek: The Next Generation, followed by three additional series of space exploration. Film versions featuring Captain Kirk, Mr. Spock, and other original crew members first appeared in 1979, followed by a number of successful sequels and ultimately a reboot of the original show. From the modest ambitions of the shows creator, Gene Roddenberry, Star Trek gradually transformed into a true franchise, an expanded universe that continues to grow.In The Star Trek Universe: Franchising the Final Frontier, Douglas and Shea T. Brode have collected several essays that examine the many incarnations that have arisen since the original program concluded its run in 1969. Every aspect of media into which Star Trek has penetrated is covered in this collectiolƒ˝