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Author : Roberta Pearson
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 0520276221
Total Pages : 254 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (22 download)
Download or read book Star Trek and American Television written by Roberta Pearson and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2014-04-18 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At the heart of one of the most successful transmedia franchises of all time, Star Trek, lies an initially unsuccessful 1960s television production, Star Trek: The Original Series. In Star Trek and American Television, Pearson and Messenger Davies, take their cue from the words of the program’s first captain, William Shatner, in an interview with the authors: “It’s a television show.” In focusing on Star Trek as a television show, the authors argue that the program has to be seen in the context of the changing economic conditions of American television throughout the more than four decades of Star Trek’s existence as a transmedia phenomenon that includes several films as well as the various television series. The book is organized into three sections, dealing with firstly, the context of production, the history and economics of Star Trek from the original series (1966-1969) to its final television incarnation in Enterprise (2002-2005). Secondly, it focuses on the interrelationships between different levels of production and production workers, drawing on uniquely original material, including interviews with star captains William Shatner and Sir Patrick Stewart, and with production workers ranging from set-builders to executive producers, to examine the tensions between commercial constraints and creative autonomy. These interviews were primarily carried out in Hollywood during the making of the film Nemesis (2002) and the first series of Star Trek: Enterprise. Thirdly, the authors employ textual analysis to study the narrative “storyworld” of the Star Trek television corpus and also to discuss the concept and importance of character in television drama. The book is a deft historical and critical study that is bound to appeal to television and media studies scholars, students, and Star Trek fans the world over. With a foreword by Sir Patrick Stewart, Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation.
Author : Jessica Getman
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 0429871996
Total Pages : 333 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (298 download)
Download or read book Music in Star Trek written by Jessica Getman and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2022-12-30 with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The tensions between utopian dreams and dystopian anxieties permeate science fiction as a genre, and nowhere is this tension more evident than in Star Trek. This book breaks new ground by exploring music and sound within the Star Trek franchise across decades and media, offering the first sustained look at the role of music in shaping this influential series. The chapters in this edited collection consider how the aural, visual, and narrative components of Star Trek combine as it constructs and deconstructs the utopian and dystopian, shedding new light on the series’ political, cultural, and aesthetic impact. Considering how the music of Star Trek defines and interprets religion, ideology, artificial intelligence, and more, while also considering fan interactions with the show’s audio, this book will be of interest to students and scholars of music, media studies, science fiction, and popular culture.
Author : J. M. Dillard
Publisher : Heyne Verlag
ISBN 13 : 3641117348
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (411 download)
Download or read book Star Trek X: Nemesis written by J. M. Dillard and published by Heyne Verlag. This book was released on 2014-02-25 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dieser Kampf fordert den höchsten Einsatz Im Romulanischen Reich hat ein Umsturz stattgefunden: Der neue Prätor Shinzon stammt von Remus, dem dunklen Nachbarplaneten der romulanischen Zentralwelt, wo er sich vom Bergbau-Sklaven zum Anführer einer Rebellion hochgekämpft hat. Nach der Machtübernahme kennt er nur noch ein Ziel: Er will die Föderation vernichten. Die Enterprise-Crew soll mit dem neuen Machthaber Kontakt aufnehmen. Doch als Jean-Luc Picard Shinzon gegenübertritt, macht er eine bestürzende Entdeckung: Der Prätor ist ein Klon des Captains, das Produkt eines längst aufgegebenen romulanischen Komplotts gegen die Sternenflotte. Nun will Shinzon sein Alter Ego eliminieren. Und dazu hat er eine grauenvolle Waffe entwickelt.
Author : Dan Hassler-Forest
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1783484942
Total Pages : 247 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (834 download)
Download or read book Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Politics written by Dan Hassler-Forest and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2016-07-21 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Tolkien to Star Trek and from Game of Thrones to The Walking Dead, imaginary worlds in fantastic genres offer us complex and immersive environments beyond capitalism. This book examines the ways in which these popular storyworlds offer valuable tools for anticapitalist theory and practice. Building on Hardt and Negri’s concept of Empire as a way of understanding globalization, Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Politics shows how popular fantastic fiction has the potential of offering more than a momentary escape from capitalist realism in the age of media convergence and participatory culture. The book approaches fantastic world-building as an ideologically ambiguous way of imagining alternatives to global capitalism. By approaching transmedia world-building both as a narrative form and as a growing industry derived from fan culture, it shows on the one hand the limitations inherent in the political economy of popular genre fiction. But at the same time, it also explores the productive ways in which fantastic storyworlds contain a radical energy that can give us new ways of thinking about politics, popular culture, and anticapitalism.
Author : J M Dillard
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1471108104
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (711 download)
Download or read book Nemesis written by J M Dillard and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-08-14 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Longtime enemies of the Federation, the Romulan Empire has expressed its desire to initiate negotiations which, it is hoped, will lead to a lasting peace and the ultimate goal of unity within the galaxy. But upon their arrival on Romulus, the Enterprise crew is faced not with hope for the future but with a plot that threatens the very existence of Federation space. In the heart of the Romulan Empire, have Captain Jean-Luc Picard and the Federation encountered their Nemesis at last?
Author : Leimar Garcia-Siino
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1000569969
Total Pages : 673 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (5 download)
Download or read book The Routledge Handbook of Star Trek written by Leimar Garcia-Siino and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2022-07-21 with total page 673 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Routledge Handbook of Star Trek offers a synoptic overview of Star Trek, its history, its influence, and the scholarly response to the franchise, as well as possibilities for further study. This volume aims to bridge the fields of science fiction and (trans)media studies, bringing together the many ways in which Star Trek franchising, fandom, storytelling, politics, history, and society have been represented. Seeking to propel further scholarly engagement, this Handbook offers new critical insights into the vast range of Star Trek texts, narrative strategies, audience responses, and theoretical themes and issues. This compilation includes both established and emerging scholars to foster a spirit of communal, trans-generational growth in the field and to present diversity to a traditional realm of science fiction studies.
Author : Matthew Wilhelm Kapell
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 0786455942
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (864 download)
Download or read book Star Trek as Myth written by Matthew Wilhelm Kapell and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2010-03-16 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the past, the examination of myth has traditionally been the study of the "Primitive" or the "Other." More recently, myth has been increasingly employed in movies and in television productions. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the Star Trek television and movie franchise. This collection of essays on Star Trek brings together perspectives from scholars in fields including film, anthropology, history, American studies and biblical scholarship. Together the essays examine the symbolism, religious implications, heroic and gender archetypes, and lasting effects of the Star Trek "mythscape."
Author : K.M. Heath
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 153813697X
Total Pages : 229 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (381 download)
Download or read book The Voyages of Star Trek written by K.M. Heath and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2020-11-16 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Star Trek emerged alongside mini-skirts, bellbottoms, and VW vans; flourished in the shadow of Madonna, big hair, and greed; and expanded with computers, Beanie Babies, and religious revitalization. Star Trek survived the culture shock of 9/11 and experienced a revival in the era of yoga pants, hybrid cars, and Starbucks. After more than 5 decades, Star Trek is alive and well, still voyaging through space and time. But, why is that? How has this science fiction franchise managed to anticipate and adapt to such rapid culture change? In The Voyages of Star Trek: A Mirror on American Society through Time, authors K. M. Heath and A. S. Carlisle, investigate the enduring appeal of Star Trek, noting how it has mirrored, foreshadowed, and adapted to contemporary American culture from 1966 to the present. Through anthropological analysis, the authors examine the evolution of Star Trek by tying its storylines to events and developments in the U.S., assessing the extent to which the visual image of Star Trek is reflected on the screen from “snapshots” of randomly selected episodes and all of the films. By examining how Star Trek addressed contemporary social issues through a sci-fi lens over time, the authors postulate, Americans can better understand their own changing culture. If StarTrek can continue to anticipate and adapt to our rapidly changing world, then it should remain a part of the cultural landscape for another 50 years, truly going where few franchises have gone before.
Author : Mark A. Altman
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 1250089476
Total Pages : 1211 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (5 download)
Download or read book The Fifty-Year Mission written by Mark A. Altman and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2016-08-30 with total page 1211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the true story behind the making of a television legend. There have been many books written about Star Trek, but never with the unprecedented access, insight and candor of authors Mark A. Altman and Edward Gross. Having covered the franchise for over three decades, they’ve assembled the ultimate guide to a television classic. The Fifty-Year Mission: Volume Two is an incisive, no-holds-barred oral history telling the story of post-Original Series Star Trek, told exclusively by the people who were there, in their own words—sharing the inside scoop they’ve never told before—unveiling the oftentimes shocking true story of the history of Star Trek and chronicling the trials, tribulations—and tribbles—that have remained deeply buried secrets... until now. The Fifty-Year Mission: Volume Two includes the voices of hundreds television and film executives, programmers, writers, creators, and cast, who span from the beloved The Next Generation and subsequent films through its spin-offs: Deep Space Nine, Voyager, and Enterprise, as well J.J. Abrams’ reimagined film series.
Author : Paul J. Ruditis
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 074405415X
Total Pages : 848 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (44 download)
Download or read book The Star Trek Book New Edition written by Paul J. Ruditis and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-08-03 with total page 848 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To boldly expand your Star Trek horizons. Re-engage! The new edition of The Star Trek Book takes readers even further into one of the greatest science fiction universes ever created. This unique, insightful, and comprehensive examination of an enduring, much loved franchise features every era of Star Trek in one volume, from the pioneering 1960s TV series to the latest movies and streaming shows, including Star Trek: Beyond, Star Trek: Discovery, Star Trek: Picard, and Star Trek: Short Trek. Written by Star Trek experts, this book is packed with stunning film and TV stills, illuminating infographics, and incisive, specially curated essays that unlock the mysteries of the ever-expanding Star Trek Universe. From new and legendary heroes such as James T. Kirk, Jean-Luc Picard, and Michael Burnham to iconic villains like Khan, Q, and the Borg, to fascinating alien species like the Vulcans, Klingons, and Ferengi, this book explores the central characters, technology, civilizations, and events that have shaped the complex, epic story of Star Trek. Resistance is futile. This is the (star) trek of a lifetime you don't want to miss! TM & © 2020 CBS Studios Inc. © 2020 Paramount Pictures Corp. STAR TREK and related marks and logos are trademarks of CBS Studios Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Author : Larry Nemecek
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1471106799
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (711 download)
Download or read book The Next Generation Companion written by Larry Nemecek and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-09-25 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1992 and last revised in 1995, this is a fitting record of a show that changed the rules by which television was made. The first adventure drama series ever to run to seven seasons and more than 170 episodes, Star Trek: The Next Generation broke audience records wherever it was shown and remains the most widely viewed and consistently popular of all the Star Trek series. This new edition of the series companion has been brought bang up to date to include not only all seven years of the TV series but also all four films which have featured the Next Generation crew. In addition to Generations (1994), we now have full details of First Contact (1997), Insurrection (1998) and the very latest incarnation, Nemesis (2002). A positive feast of information, the Companion includes complete plot summaries and credits for each invidiual episode and film. There are fascinating behind-the-scenes glimpses into how each one was made, and in-depth analysis really brings The Next Generation universe to life. Illustrated throughout with more than 150 black and white photographs, this is a truly invaluable reference guide.
Author : Sebastian Stoppe
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 147668636X
Total Pages : 205 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (766 download)
Download or read book Is Star Trek Utopia? written by Sebastian Stoppe and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2022-07-14 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Star Trek has transcended science fiction through its use of elements that have crucial roles in classical utopian tradition. New technologies change a civilization, a miniature society unfolds on a spaceship, and an android teaches humanity. Star Trek has been answering many questions about our own world for 50+ years, and since the days of Captain Kirk, the franchise has become one of the world's best-known cultural phenomena. This book documents what the Star Trek franchise has in common with classic utopias. Chapters analyze how technology changes society and how the Federation embodies utopian ideals. Also explored are the political relations among alien species that reflect past and present conflicts in our real world and how the Borg resembles an anti-utopian society.
Author : C. Harvey
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 1137306041
Total Pages : 333 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (373 download)
Download or read book Fantastic Transmedia written by C. Harvey and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-05-26 with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contemporary culture is packed with fantasy and science fiction storyworlds extending across multiple media platforms. This book explores the myriad ways in which imaginary worlds use media like films, novels, videogames, comic books, toys and increasingly user-generated content to captivate and energise contemporary audiences.
Author : Jennifer C. Garlen
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 1476653534
Total Pages : 266 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (766 download)
Download or read book Space, the Feminist Frontier written by Jennifer C. Garlen and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2024-08-27 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For nearly 60 years, Star Trek has imagined humanity's future while reflecting its present. Star Trek: The Original Series debuted with three male leads, but in the wake of a Trek renaissance that began with Star Trek: Discovery in 2017, additional series have explored the frontiers of representation, making the present moment ripe for new critical engagement and thoughtful reflection on the narratives that have shaped the journey thus far. Using the lens of feminist criticism and theory, this collection of essays presents a diverse array of academic and fan scholars engaging with the past, present, and future of Star Trek. Contributors consider issues like Klingon marriage, Majel Barrett's legacy, the Bechdel-Wallace test, LGBTQ+ representation, and more. They offer updated readings on legacy characters while also addressing wholly new characters like Michael Burnham, Beckett Mariner, and Adira Tal. Their essays provide some of the first critical examinations of the newest additions to the Trek franchise, including Picard, Strange New Worlds and Lower Decks.
Author : Sabrina Mittermeier
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 1789621763
Total Pages : 424 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (896 download)
Download or read book Fighting for the Future written by Sabrina Mittermeier and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first two seasons of Star Trek: Discovery, the newest instalment in the long-running and influential Star Trek franchise, received media and academic attention from the moment they arrived on screen. Discovery makes several key changes to Star Trek's well-known narrative formulae, particularly the use of more serialized storytelling, appealing to audiences' changed viewing habits in the streaming age - and yet the storylines, in their topical nature and the broad range of socio-political issues they engage with, continue in the political vein of the series' megatext. This volume brings together eighteen essays and one interview about the series, with contributions from a variety of disciplines including cultural studies, literary studies, media studies, fandom studies, history and political science. They explore representations of gender, sexuality and race, as well as topics such as shifts in storytelling and depictions of diplomacy. Examining Discovery alongside older entries into the Star Trek canon and tracing emerging continuities and changes, this volume will be an invaluable resource for all those interested in Star Trek and science fiction in the franchise era.
Author : Peter W. Lee
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 1476630968
Total Pages : 263 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (766 download)
Download or read book Exploring Picard's Galaxy written by Peter W. Lee and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2018-02-02 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Serving as the sequel to Gene Roddenberry's original television series, Star Trek: The Next Generation pushed the boundaries of the "final frontier." At the same time, the show continued the franchise's celebrated exploration of the human experience, reflecting current social and political events. ST:TNG became immensely successful, spawning four feature films and several television spin-offs. This collection of new essays explores both the series' characters and its themes. Topics include the Federation's philosophy concerning technocracy, sexuality and biopolitics; foreign policy shifts in the Prime Directive; key characters including Jean-Luc Picard, Data, Deanna Troi, Tasha Yar; and Klingon martial arts, music, and history.
