A Brief Guide to Star Trek: the Essential History of the Classic TV Series and the Movies

This book, written by Brian J. Robb, includes chapters on the creator of the original TV series, Gene Roddenberry; how the series was initially received, and how a fandom was born;the casting of the first Star Trek movies; the spin-offs, such as Deep Space Nine; a look at the more recent adaptations by JJ Abrams; and whether Star Trek has a future. With Star Trek being even more popular than ever, with the reinvention in 2009 by JJ Abrams, this book ties into the global and cultural resonance. It looks at the way Star Trek has influenced how we view the world, created a multitude of catchphrases, and impacted on many of the popular gadgets we used every day. Moreover, by looking at the history of Star Trek, Robb demonstrates how the show has inspired many of the world's leading scientists, artists and writers.