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The Upcoming STAR TREK BOOKS 2023

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2022 was certainly a painful year for Trekkies regarding Star Trek books and the lack thereof. Just two novels were released, the smallest number for many decades. And Eaglemoss/HeroCollector’s demise leaves many reference books’ fate hanging in the balance. The Shipyard series was a massive hit with our team and many fans alike. Things are looking better on the model front, so we’ve crossed everything for Star Trek Books 2023.

And the new year already has plenty of new Star Trek content for 2023 in the pipeline. There are lots to look forward to for young (and young at heart) readers. Three Star Trek: Prodigy novels are slated for release this year. ‘Supernova’ and ‘A Dangerous Trade’ are due out today – January 17. With another ‘Escape Route’ due out in May.

Plus, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds first official series novel. Author John Jackson Miller (The Enterprise War) will deliver the new Pike and Crew adventure next month. Additionally, Dayton Ward’s Star Trek: Discovery drops in May. And there are reference books headed our way too! So let’s dive in and see what the year has in store so far…

UPDATES

March 27, 2023 – New release dates have been updated. Plus, IDW Publishing’s crop of graphic novels for complete & ongoing series has been added!


JANUARY

Star Trek: Prodigy – Supernova

Author: Robb Pearlman

Published: January 17, 2023

From the Publisher: “When the Protostar crash-lands in a peculiar star system, the crew ends up separated and Dal and Gwyn must work together to find their missing crewmates. They don’t have much time, though: the nearby star is destabilized and in danger of creating a supernova. Then Dal and Gwyn discover evil droids patrolling the area, and they look just like the Watchers back in Tars Lamora. How will Dal and Gwyn confront this nightmare from their past…and prevent an explosion in their near future?”

Where to Buy: Amazon US / Amazon UK


Star Trek: Prodigy – A Dangerous Trade

Author: Cassandra Rose Clarke

Published: January 17, 2023

From the Publisher: “While traveling through the Delta Quadrant, the Protostar crew discovers a worn transporter coil on their ship. Despite Janeway’s misgivings, the crew decides to trade a Starfleet-issued battery for new transporter parts at a market on a distant planet. Little do they know that a group of rogue traders are intent on getting their hands on something much bigger: the Protostar! Will the crew be able to defend their ship and stay out of trouble? Star Trek fans will love this brand-new, original story featuring all the heart, humor, and action of the Prodigy series.”

Where to Buy: Amazon US / Amazon UK


To Boldly Go: How Nichelle Nichols and Star Trek Helped Advance Civil Rights

Author: Angela Dalton & Lauren Semmer

Published: 17 January 2023

From the Publisher: “Perfect for fans of Hidden Figures and Mae Among the StarsTo Boldly Go tells the true story of Nichelle Nichols and how she used her platform on Star Trek to inspire and recruit a new generation of diverse astronauts and many others in the space and STEM fields.

As Lieutenant Uhura on the iconic prime-time television show Star Trek, Nichelle Nichols played the first Black female astronaut anyone had ever seen on screen. A smart, strong, independent Black woman aboard the starship Enterprise was revolutionary in the 1960s when only white men had traveled to outer space in real life and most Black characters on TV were servants.

Nichelle not only inspired a generation to pursue their dreams but also opened the door for the real-life pioneering astronaut Sally Ride, Dr. Mae Jemison, and more.

This empowering tribute to the trailblazing pop culture icon reminds us of the importance of perseverance and the power of representation in storytelling. You just might be inspired to boldly go where no one like you has ever gone before!”

Where to Buy: Amazon US / Amazon UK


FEBRUARY

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds – The High Country

Author: John Jackson Miller

Published: February 21, 2023

From the Publisher: “When an experimental shuttlecraft fails, Captain Christopher Pike suspects a mechanical malfunction—only to discover the very principles on which Starfleet bases its technology have simply stopped functioning. He and his crewmates are forced to abandon ship in a dangerous maneuver that scatters their party across the strangest new world they’ve ever encountered.

First Officer Una finds herself fighting to survive an untamed wilderness where dangers lurk at every turn. Young cadet Nyota Uhura struggles in a volcanic wasteland where things are not as they seem. Science Officer Spock is missing altogether. And Pike gets the chance to fulfill a childhood dream: to live the life of a cowboy in a world where the tools of the 23rd century are of no use.

Yet even in the saddle, Pike is still very much a starship captain, with all the responsibilities that entails. Setting out to find his crewmates, he encounters a surprising face from his past—and discovers that one people’s utopia might be someone else’s purgatory. He must lead an exodus—or risk a calamity of galactic proportions that even the Starship Enterprise is powerless to stop….”

Where to Buy: Amazon US / Amazon UK


MARCH

Star Trek: Aliens (Star Trek: Spotlight)

Author: Jackson Lanzing (Author), Collin Kelly (Author), Jody Houser (Author), Christina Rice (Artist), Timothy Green (Artist), Andy Price (Artist), Hendry Prasetya (Artist) 

Published: March 22, 2023

From the Publisher: Dive deeper into the world of Star Trek with special one-shot stories focusing on the memorable aliens of the series: Klingons, Ferengi, and Trill!

First, the story of Kahless the Unforgettable, from the death of his coward brother Morath to his victory at Three Turn Bridge. Then, follow Quark on an unforgettable adventure to Ferenginar, where mother, brother, and brother challenge the very core beliefs of Ferengi culture. In the final story, someone is following Vanah, a research student and ex-applicant to the Trill Symbiont Initiate Program, after a life-changing event on a joint Trill-Federation science expedition. Delve into the world of the Trill in this suspenseful tale of tradition, independence, and survival.

By an exciting mix of creators including Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, Timothy Green II, Christina Rice, Andy Price, Jody Houser, Hendry Prasetya, and Rafael Pérez Granados.

Where to Buy: Amazon US / Amazon UK


MAY

Star Trek: Lower Decks

Author: Ryan North (Author), Chris Fenoglio (Artist) 

Published: May 2, 2023

From the Publisher: Ensign, report to the bridge! Board the U.S.S. Cerritos for a mission to the enigmatic Qvanti system as the hit Paramount+ animated series comes to comics!

Captain Carol Freeman leads her crew on an expedition aimed to build bridges and advance Federation technology, but she and the away team quickly suspect that the planet and its people are not all what they seem… Meanwhile, the crew in the lower decks take to the holodeck for some much-needed recreational time—until a bloodthirsty visitor decides to join in on their games. Can Boimler, Mariner, Tendi, and Rutherford save the ship from the likes of Dracula?
 
Star Trek: Lower Decks unites New York Times-bestselling and Eisner-winning writer Ryan North (Unbeatable Squirrel Girl) and comics artist extraordinaire Chris Fenoglio (GoosebumpsStar Wars Adventures).

Where to Buy: Amazon UK / Amazon US


The Center Seat – 55 Years of Trek: The Complete, Unauthorized Oral History of Star Trek

Author: Peter Holmstrom 

Published: May 4, 2023

From the Publisher: Straight from the cutting room floor of The Nacelle Company’s hit documentary series on The History Channel comes The Center Seat companion book, full of content that almost made it in! 

From the complete and uncut Leonard Nimoy interview that is widely believed to be his last, to Kirstie Alley’s only official interview on her Trek experience, this sweeping history of Star Trek covers everything from its origins with Lucille Ball and Desilu Studios to the real reason Enterprise was canceled. If you’re looking for a comprehensive exploration of the full legacy of Star Trek told in the words of those who made it, look no further than The Center Seat: 55 Years of Star Trek.

Where to Buy: Amazon UK / Amazon US


Star Trek: Picard – Stargazer

Author: Mike Johnson (Author), Kirsten Beyer (Author), Angel Hernandez (Illustrator), J.D. Mettler (Colorist)

Published: May 30, 2023

From the Publisher: Following the climactic events of Season Two’s finale, Jean-Luc and Seven of Nine launch an unsanctioned mission that sets the stage for Season Three!

When an offer comes in from the stars, Jean-Luc Picard is once more compelled away from his chateau to confront the shadows of his past. Before his days on the Enterprise, a young Picard and his crew aboard the U.S.S. Stargazer saved a thriving planet from resource-hungry Romulans—or so he thought. Now landing on a seemingly unrecognizable planet, he and his crew work to save the system—and their ship—from disaster.

For Seven of Nine, agreeing to help Picard means putting her own future at risk—but is it even the future she wants?

Star Trek: Picard creator Kirsten Beyer reteams with veteran Trek comics scribe Mike Johnson and artist non-pareil Angel Hernandez for an adventure that promises to unearth secrets—of the past, present, and future—at every turn!

Pre-Order: Amazon US / Amazon UK


Star Trek: The Mirror War

Authors: Scott Tipton (Author), David Tipton (Author), Gavin Smith (Illustrator), JK Woodward (Cover Art), Charlie Kirchoff (Colorist)

Published: May 30, 2023

From the Publisher: Return to the Mirror Universe of The Next Generation with Captain Jean-Luc Picard and the crew of the ISS Enterprise-D as they plot to reestablish their dominance.

There is the reality you know. And, on another dimensional plane, there exists a dark, twisted reflection of that universe. So familiar, and yet so different. An Empire in place of a Federation, where profit and power take precedence over peace and exploration.

As the Klingon-Cardassian Alliance rules, having overrun the Empire, destroying its fleet, and driving it back to Earth, rumors and propaganda spread throughout the Alpha Quadrant the news of the Empire’s final demise. Those rumors are, however, untrue. A handful of Imperial ships remain, intent on protecting Earth and what’s left of the Empire. And commanding the newest and most powerful of those ships is a man equally intent on seeing it rise again—Captain Jean-Luc Picard.

Witness the epic struggle that will shake the Mirror Universe to its core! Collects issues #1–8 of Star Trek: The Mirror War.

Pre-Order: Amazon US / Amazon UK


Star Trek: Warriors of the Mirror War

Authors: Celeste Bronfman (Author), J. Holtham (Author), Danny Lore (Author), Marieke Nijkamp (Author)

Published: May 30, 2023

From the Publisher: Expand upon the world of The Mirror War in these short stories focusing on some of your favorite characters: Data, Geordi La Forge, Benjamin Sisko, and Deanna Troi!

Data and Barclay’s relationship has been strained since Barclay returned from the Prime universe. When Barclay becomes preoccupied with revenge, Data determines to help him right past wrongs so that the human can return to peak operating efficiency. Then, Geordi La Forge is on a scouting mission for Picard when he suddenly finds himself ambushed and teleported into an agony booth. Who is this masked figure torturing La Forge, and what connection do they have to his past?

When Benjamin Sisko is tasked with taking out Intendant Kira Nerys’ political rival at a very public party, things quickly escalate from tense to dangerous when another figure from Sisko’s past makes a dark appearance. And in the finale, at the rise of a new dawn for the Terran Empire, Deanna Troi reflects on how far her ambition has driven her on her calculating quest to seek power and escape among the stars.

Brought to you by a host of talent including Celeste Bronfman, Roberta Ingranata, J. Holtham, Carlos Rodriguez, Danny Lore, Hendry Prasetya, Marieke Nijkamp, and Megan Levens.

Pre-Order: Amazon US / Amazon UK


JUNE

Star Trek Library: Book One (Star Trek New Adventures)

Author: Mike Johnson & Robert Orci

Published: June 13, 2023

From the Publisher:

Delve into the history of over 400 issues of IDW’s Star Trek comics! Discover series you may have missed or revisit some old favorites from the Original Series, The Next Generation, Kelvin Timeline, and more!

The Star Trek Library Collection is a comprehensive line of books that will collect every comic series published by IDW!

Starting with the Kelvin Timeline and the prequel that led into the 2009 Star Trek movie, Countdown details the origin of the mysterious Nero, the Romulan that ultimately threatened the survival of the entire universe! Then, in Nero, find out what he did in those cold, dark, lonely years spent waiting for his nemesis to arrive. Both were brought to you by Roberto Orci, Alex Kurztman, Mike Johnson, Tim Jones, and David Messina.

In Spock: Reflections, the follow-up to Countdown, discover what could drive a man to abandon all he knows and go live with the Federation’s sworn enemy, his real motivations, and what brought him to this place in his life. A Vulcan on Romulus? Absurd! Or is it? By Scott Tipton, David Tipton, and David Messina.

Pre-Order: Amazon US / Amazon UK


JULY

Star Trek: Discovery – Somewhere to Belong

Author: Dayton Ward

Published: July 6, 2023 (May 30, 2023 in the US)

From the Publisher: “Captain Michael Burnham and the crew of the USS Discovery are finding that each day is a critical adjustment to their new lives and missions in an Alpha Quadrant more than nine hundred years in the future. It’s here that Discovery is reconnecting with various worlds where the cataclysmic event known as “the Burn” has decimated Starfleet and, with it, the United Federation of Planets. There’s been precious little time for the crew to come to terms with their present reality truly. Their devotion to duty hides the emotional stress that could impact their effectiveness and even threaten themselves or others.

After a successful journey to yet another planet cut off from the Federation, Discovery picks up a distress signal in a nearby star system. It’s a plea that harbors roots from their lives in the 23rd century, which may now lead to an entirely new crisis, plunging them all into mortal danger…”

Pre-Order: Amazon US / Amazon UK


Star Trek, Vol. 1: Godshock (Star Trek: New Adventures)

Author: Collin Kelly (Author), Jackson Lanzing (Author), Ramon Rosanas (Illustrator), Oleg Chudakov (Illustrator), Joe Eisma (Illustrator)

Published: July 18, 2023

From the Publisher: Deep Space Nine captain Benjamin Sisko returns in a new ongoing series featuring fan-favorite characters from across the Star Trek universe, sure to thrill new readers and longtime Trekkies alike!

Stardate 2378: A bold new era of Star Trek begins! Three years ago, Benjamin Sisko made a courageous sacrifice that left him trapped in the dimension of the mysterious Prophets; now he’s returned to his home universe—with powerful, godlike abilities. But his omnipotence is failing when he needs it most. Someone is killing the gods, and Sisko and the motley crew of the U.S.S. Theseus will have to travel to the deepest parts of space to stop them.

Star Trek: Year Five lead writers Jackson Lanzing & Collin Kelly (Batman Beyond, Captain America) and artists Ramon Rosanas, Oleg Chudakov, Joe Eisma, and Erik Tamayo present a new ship, a new mission, and a lot of old friends! Sisko is joined by Commanders Data and Worf, and Dr. Beverly Crusher, of Star Trek: The Next Generation; Lt. Tom Paris, of Star Trek: Voyager; Ensign Lilly Sato, of Star Trek: Enterprise; Captain Montgomery Scott, of Star Trek: The Original Series, and Ben’s son, Jake. But there are new faces as well, to surprise established fans while showing new readers the ropes.

Collects the prequel short story “A Perfect System” from Star Trek #400 and issues #1–6 of the ongoing series.

Pre-Order: Amazon US /Amazon UK


AUGUST

Star Trek: Prodigy – Escape Route

Author: Cassandra Rose Clarke

Published: August 1, 2023

From the Publisher: “The crew is on their way to Starfleet. Their shuttle is cramped, and everyone is cranky. That’s when Murf spots a moon that isn’t on their charts. Murf really wants to go there, so the crew decides to make a stop to stretch their legs and get some supplies.

But a small detour turns into a big dilemma when the inhabitants of the moon ask Murf to stay with them. The rest of the crew begins to wonder if this is a sign. Could it be time for each of them to go their separate ways?”

Pre-Order: Amazon US / Amazon UK


Star Trek: The Art of Neville Page – Inside the Mind of the Visionary Designer 

Author: Joe Nazzaro

Published: August 8, 2023

From the Publisher:Showcasing his entire Star Trek career to date, this visually stunning retrospective celebrates the inventiveness of Neville Page’s designs.

During a career spanning over twenty years, visionary creature designer Neville Page has applied his considerable expertise to the creation and development of the aliens of the Star Trek Universe. From the movies Star Trek (2009) through to Star Trek Beyond (2016), as well as the shows Star Trek: Discovery and Star Trek: Picard, Page’s incredibly detailed and intricate work has yielded some of the franchise’s most memorable characters. 
 
Featuring captivating concept art and detailed sketches, Star Trek: The Art of Neville Page provides exclusive insight into Page’s creative process. This is essential reading for Star Trek fans as it includes a vast collection of illustrations from his remarkable work, plus an exclusive foreword and insightful afterword by award-winning filmmakers, Alex Kurtzman and Michael Westmore. Covers all aliens developed by Page for the recent entries in the Star Trek franchise, including the Klingon redesign and the Kelpiens.”

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SEPTEMBER

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan – The Making of the Classic Film

Author: John Tenuto & Maria Jose Tenuto

Published: September 5, 2023

From the Publisher: “An in-depth look at the making of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, featuring rare and previously unseen production art and new and exclusive interviews.

Forty years ago, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan saw Kirk and the U.S.S. Enterprise crew face one of the greatest foes in Star Trek history, Khan Noonien Singh, as well as the death of Spock. Celebrate this landmark anniversary by deeply diving into the stories behind this iconic science fiction classic. This beautiful coffee-table book is full to the brim with rare and previously unpublished archival material, behind-the-scenes photography, production art, cut scenes, script extracts, and much more, alongside new and exclusive interviews with the creatives, including director Nicholas Meyer.”

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Star Trek: The Illustrated Oral History: The Original Cast 

Author: Titan Magazines

Published: September 5, 2023

From the Publisher: The story of Star Trek as told by the people who know it best: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, and the cast and crew!

This lavishly illustrated oral history of the Star Trek phenomenon covers the exploits of the original crew across three seasons of live-action television, two seasons of animated adventures, and six movies.

Featuring interview material with all seven regular cast members —  William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, James Doohan, George Takei, Walter Koenig, and Nichelle Nichols – this volume also includes contributions from guest stars, writers, and directors.

Pre-Order: Amazon US / Amazon UK


Star Trek: Resurgence 

Author: Andrew Grant (Author), Dan Martin (Author), Josh Hood (Illustrator)

Published: September 12, 2023

From the Publisher: Don’t miss the official comic prequel to Dramatic Labs’ narrative adventure game from the lead game writers!

On a windswept planet bordering the notoriously hostile Talarian Republic, a scientist on the cusp of developing technology that will revolutionize warp goes missing. Captain Solano, First Officer Sutherland, and the crew of the U.S.S. Resolute are tasked with an urgent stealth mission to recover Dr. Leah Brahms and keep her research out of enemy hands. The first question they must answer is: who is commanding the Talarians?

From Resurgence lead game writers Dan Martin and Andrew Grant with art by Josh Hood (Star Trek: Mirror Broken and Avatar: The Next Shadow)!

Pre-Order: Amazon US / Amazon UK


OCTOBER

Star Trek: Year Five Deluxe Edition – Book One

Author: Jackson Lanzing (Author), Collin Kelly (Author), Angel Hernandez (Illustrator), Stephen Thompson (Illustrator), Silvia Califano (Illustrator)

Published: October 3, 2023

From the Publisher: Join the crew from the Original Series in these adventures near the end of their five-year mission!

The crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise left Earth four years ago. They’ve traveled to strange new worlds, defeated impossible foes, and made universe-changing decisions. But now, with the end in sight, they’ll have to face their biggest challenge yet. Step aboard the Enterprise with Kirk, Spock, Bones, Uhura, Sulu, Scotty, and Chekov as they begin the end of their original Five Year Mission and boldly go into an uncertain future.

This deluxe hardcover edition collects issues #1–14 from writers Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelley, Brandon Easton, Jody Houser, and Jim McCann with artists Stephen Thompson, Martin Coccolo, Silvia Califano, Kieran McKeown, and Angel Hernandez.

Pre-Order: Amazon US / Amazon UK


The Autobiography of Benjamin Sisko – The Life of Stafleet’s Legendary Captain & Emissary

Author: Derek Tyler Attico

Published: October 10, 2023

From the Publisher: “In The Autobiography of Benjamin Sisko, written by science-fiction author/essayist/photographer Derek Tyler Attico, Benjamin Sisko tells the story of his career in Starfleet and his life as a father and Bajor’s Emissary of the Prophets. Charting his rise through the ranks, his pioneering work designing the Defiant class, his critical role as ambassador and leader during the Dominion War, and his sacred standing as a religious leader of his adopted home.

Discover the hidden history of his childhood and early career in Starfleet. The innermost thoughts of the man who discovered the Gamma Quadrant and made first contact with the wormhole aliens. United Starfleet, Klingon, and Romulan forces to defeat the Dominion Empire. See Sisko’s personal take on his confidants Lieutenant Dax and Major Kira Nerys, the enigmatic Garak. And his adversaries, Gul Dukat, and Kai Winn. As well as his fatherly advice for his son Jake.

From the pages of Anselm to the writings of Benny Russell, from father to son, Sisko’s story is a unique phenomenon in Starfleet and human history, told in the unique way only he can.”

– Via StarTrek.com

Pre-Order: Amazon US / Amazon UK


Star Trek Library Collection, Vol. 2

Author: Scott Tipton (Author), David Tipton (Author), David Tischman (Author), David Messina (Illustrator), Casey Maloney (Illustrator)

Published: October 17, 2023

From the Publisher: Delve into the history of over 400 issues of IDW’s Star Trek comics! Discover series you may have missed or revisit some old favorites from The Original Series, The Next Generation, Kelvin Timeline, and more!

The Star Trek Library Collection is a comprehensive line of books that will collect every comic series published by IDW!

Join Captain Jean-Luc Picard and the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise in these comics from The Next Generation. First, in The Space Between, travel to Tigan-7, Kandom 9, uncharted space, and more—each leading the dedicated crew into unexpected adventures, brought to you by David Tischman and Casey Maloney.

In Intelligence Gathering, what seems to be a series of unrelated missions is soon revealed to be part of a larger conspiracy involving a threat unlike any that Picard has ever faced. Can the crew piece together the puzzle before it’s too late? By writers Scott Tipton and David Tipton with artists David Messina, Mirco Pierfederice, Gianluigi Gregorini, and Sara Pichelli.

Pre-Order: Amazon US / Amazon UK


NOVEMBER

Star Trek: Defiant, Vol. 1

Author: Christopher Cantwell (Author), Angel Unzueta (Illustrator)

Published: November 14, 2023

From the Publisher: Spinning directly out of the Star Trek ongoing comic series, Defiant adds to this bold new storytelling future!

Someone is killing the gods. But Benjamin Sisko’s Prophets-guided dealings of the higher cosmos have led him to forget about the very real casualties on lower ground. But who is this new enemy? Worf of House Martok has put together his own crew aboard the U.S.S. Defiant in hopes of defeating the dangerous messiah behind this genocidal cult.

The Dirty Dozen meets Star Trek in this new series from the creative minds of Chris Cantwell (Iron Man, Namor, Star Wars: Obi-Wan) and Angel Unzueta (Iron Man, Star Wars: Poe Dameron, the Flash)!

An exciting stand-alone story, Star Trek: Defiant can also be read along with the events of Star Trek, Vol. 1: Godshock for the complete experience!

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Star Trek, Vol. 2: The Red Path (Star Trek New Adventures) 

Author: Collin Kelly (Author), Jackson Lanzing (Author), Mike Feehan (Illustrator)

Published: November 21, 2023

From the Publisher: The second arc of the critically acclaimed Star Trek flagship comic series continues with Benjamin Sisko’s quest to stop celestial genocide!

Sisko returns to Deep Space 9, and it’s the family reunion we’ve all been waiting for—or is it? As Sisko reckons with the sins of his past, the Theseus travels to a mysterious corner of Cardassian space to uncover the secrets of the Prophets…and learn how far the Red Path has infiltrated the galaxy!

In the follow-up to Star Trek, Vol. 1: Godshock, Volume 2 collects Star Trek issues #7–10 and the 2023 Star Trek Annual by writer Collin Kelly (Star Trek: Year Five) and artists Mike Feehan and Rachael Stott.

Pre-Order: Amazon US / Amazon UK


DECEMBER

Star Trek: Picard: The Art and Making of the Series

Author: Joe Fordham

Published: December 12, 2023 (Delayed from September 19)

From the Publisher:An in-depth look at the making of Star Trek: Picard, a three-season spin-off of Star Trek: The Next Generation, and a must-have for all Star Trek fans.

Star Trek: Picard stars Patrick Stewart, reprising his role as Jean-Luc Picard from Star Trek: The Next Generation. The book explores each of the three separate season-long narratives. Therefore exploring the story of Picard in later years, as he is brought out of retirement on his family chateau to face old enemies such as the Borg, take command of a new starship, and ultimately reconcile with his past.

New characters such as Doctor Jurati (Alison Pill), Cristóbal Rios (Santiago Cabrera), Soji (Isa Briones) and Elnor (Evan Evagora) feature alongside appearances by old enemies and friends, such as Will Riker (Jonathan Frakes), Deanna Troi (Marina Sirtis), the Borg Queen (Annie Wersching), Guinan (Whoopi Goldberg), Data (Brent Spiner), and Q (John de Lancie). Season 3 sees a full-scale Next Generation reunion, featuring Worf (Michael Dorn), Dr. Beverley Crusher (Gates McFadden), and Geordi La Forge (LeVar Burton).

Alongside interviews with showrunners, writers, cast, and crew, discussing concepts and character arcs, “Spotlight” features explore makeup, costumes, art, and visual effects. A final section, Bon Voyage Picard, features Patrick Stewart’s reflections on the much-beloved character he has played from its original incarnation in Star Trek: The Next Generation through to its final satisfying conclusion. This beautifully illustrated hardback, featuring behind-the-scenes and on-set photography, and a range of production art, is an in-depth exploration of a hugely popular and seminal Star Trek character.”

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MORE TO COME!

That’s it so far for Star Trek Books 2023. We’ve got our fingers crossed that those Hero Collector reference books, indefinitely delayed last year, will escape production hell too! And we’ll be keeping our eyes peeled for new additions to the list.

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