The original series is a series of novels written by various authors and based on the science fiction genre. Star trek has a fiftytwo year history of tiein fiction, beginning with the 1967 publication of james blishs star trek 1. At twelve, my hero was kathryn janeway, so when i had the chance to be more like her, i took it. Pocket books, the longtime publisher of star trek books, and cbs consumer products are teaming up to celebrate the trek franchises 50th anniversary by releasing more than 700 star trek ebooks free of digital rights management drm. Voyager, which was stranded in the delta quadrant during a mission. A guide to reading the star trek litverse providing series by series reading lists for star trek books in chronological order and more. This table shows each tv series and movie, its year of release or broadcast. The timeline includes stories from episodes, comics, novels, and games note.
Although star trek into darkness does include a cameo of spock prime, and star trek beyond mentions his death and features some images from the primeline, we dont feel that they are enough of a plot point in those films to officially include them in our chronology of the prime universe. The following is a recommendation of a reading order for the novels that are set in andor interact with the postnemesis era of star trek. No one in the history of histories has lost more than philippa georgiou, ruler of the terran empire. But i do have to consider the wisdom of promoting a book. The format of the chronology is based more or less on that found in star trek chronology. This timeline is based on the star trek chronology model described below, supplemented by data from the website note. Voyagersize2 tm, this book provides a comprehensive look at star treks incredible history. The history of the future 9780671536107 by okuda, michael. Star trek is a tv series which aired from 1966 to 1969. The star trek chronology documents every important event from every star. Boldly go on a chronological journey through the trek universe by richard edwards 12 march 2020 from the original series to discovery, heres how the star trek timeline fits. This includes the ongoing adventures in the next generation, deep space nine, voyager, and enterprise lines, along with spinoff series titan and adventures of the uss. The first television series, called star trek and now known as the original series, debuted on september 8, 1966 and aired for three seasons on nbc. Star trek spaceflight chronology 2014first explorations and investigations of the asteroid belt.
This modern continuity will be referred to here as the star trek litverse. The history of the future michael okuda, denise okuda on. Timeline placement of star trek online edit edit source star trek online takes place in the prime timeline. The wrath of khan kirk, mccoy and the rest of the surviving enterprise crew defy starfleet orders to commandeer the ship for a mission to the genesis planet to recover spocks body. It is the imprint under which all current star trek massmarket paperback novels are published. Nov 02, 2018 while technically not a film, its worth noting that star trek online takes place in the original timeline and continues the story past the events of star trek. The following pages are a chronological guide to all stories and established events that have taken place in the star trek universe. A 2006 book by jeff ayers contains a timeline which attempts to date all of the many star trek novels. While there exist multiple alternate futures for the crossover universe, star trek is often regarded by researchers as the true future. This is the story continuity which includes the events of all the star trek television series and the first ten movies. However, over the past 15 years most pocket books novels have taken place in a shared continuity in which the events of one novel can and often do have major repercussions on the novels following it. Kirks early days in starfleet academytm, to the voyages of the.
The first star trek novels were direct novelizations of the original star trek episodes by james blish, running from 19671978. Chronology of written star trek fiction a timeline of trek books, novels, and novelizations. Star trek chronology memory beta, noncanon star trek wiki. Memory beta chronology memory beta, noncanon star trek. It followed the voyages of the starship uss enterprise on its fiveyear mission, the purpose of which was to explore strange new. The wrath of khan kirk, mccoy and the rest of the surviving enterprise crew defy starfleet orders to commandeer the ship for a mission to. The next generation novel series began in 1987 and is still ongoing. The series is set during the 2370s on the starfleet vessell u. The definitive chronological viewing order for the star trek.
Many of these dates are roundedoff approximations, as the dialog from which they are derived often includes qualifiers such as over, more than, or less than. The star trek chronology pocket books 1993 paperback for. Kirks early days in starfleet academy tm, to the voyages of the starship enterprisesize2 tm under captain jeanluc picard, to the newest adventures of the u. Okuda, denise and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Relaunch novels timeline memory beta, noncanon star. Its sad that after the first few books in this series they practically went allout fasa, adapting the space flight chronology books as official and bragging about dates in star trek maps being wrong, and even concluding that the date of 2283 in st ii was a romulan date. Dillard prime directive judith and garfield reevesstevens. This timeline has the motion picture in 2273, to account for the twoandahalfyear gap between the enddate of 2270 established in q2 and the events of the movie. Star trek online takes place in the prime timeline. This chronology is intended as a guide to the events depicted in the mirror universe, as well as its internal history, described from that universes pointofview.
The star trek annotated timeline by win scott eckert c 20012003 iv introduction this timeline began in the late 1970s as an effort to place the original star trek novels published by bantam books, and the star trek log books by alan dean foster, into a logical chronology with the televised episodes of the original series. Tng books in order of when they were originally published, as well as a list of the novels in chronological order. A history of the future from the worlds largest community of readers. A history of the future, by michael okuda and denise okuda. Mcintyre strangers from the sky margaret wander bonanno final frontier diane carey spocks world diane duane the lost years j. Star trek television programs, star trek films history and criticism publisher pocket books.
Star trek chronology the history of the future 1st edition ex. For more information about star trek books, try the official site, the psi phi database, the complete starfleet library, the lcars book database or the star trek novel rankings. Timeline of star trek history editing and compilation by alex rosenzweig all yearsold earth calendar the notes in brackets explain the background, sources, and thoughtprocesses for this timeline of star trek history. Mar 29, 2016 pocket books, the longtime publisher of star trek books, and cbs consumer products are teaming up to celebrate the trek franchises 50th anniversary by releasing more than 700 star trek ebooks free of digital rights management drm. It is not for comics or short stories in legends continuity. As of november 2019, approximately 850 novels, short story anthologies, novelizations, and omnibus editions, have been published. Starting today, in fact, fans will enjoy unfettered access to their favorite trek novels readable on the electronic devices of their choice, via a dedicated site. Includes television episodes for all star trek series, plus all star trek movies, listed chronologically by date of setting. The star trek chronology, like the star trek encyclopedia, was written by michael okuda, denise okuda and debbie mirek. The search for more money fan cast a list of 31 people. The timeline is largely based on the pocket books timeline but also includes stories from comic and games and break downs of multitimeframed. While technically not a film, its worth noting that star trek online takes place in the original timeline and continues the story past the events of star trek. The history of the future is a reference book detailing the history of the star trek universe, written and compiled by production staffers mike and denise okuda, and officially endorsed and licensed by paramount.
The next generation novels based on the american science fiction television series of the same name. An outline of charaters and key events was needed to help organize the ever expanding trek saga, so that they could have an easier time of it with the pedia. The timeline includes stories from episodes, comics, novels, and games. The star trek novels were mostly written to accompany the various television series and movies, thereby enriching the mythos even more. The history of the future new edition by michael okuda, denise okuda isbn. This timeline is organized by chronology, and separated by era, as defined by lucas licensing. Okuda, denise and a great selection of similar new, used. It spun off into more tv series, films, comic books, and novels. Let me be clear that no one at paramount or pocket books has asked me to take it down at least not yet. This more recent selection in our list of the best star trek books is a novel by greg cox which looks at the life of a character well known to star trek fans.
Technically, the events of this film are in an alternate timeline that splintered off from events that take place after star trek. The history of the future is a reference book detailing the history of. Star trek is an american media franchise based on the science fiction television series created by gene roddenberry. Publication date 1993 topics star trek television programs, star trek films history and criticism. Largely historical events often depicted in flashback sections of stories set in later periods. An indispensible guide for star trek enthusiasts and writers alike, the star trek chronology has been exhaustively researched and brought up to date by star trek production staff members michael okuda and denise okuda, and includes littleknown inside information and trivia about the making of the hugely successful television shows and films. Voyager novels based on the american science fiction television series of the same name. The definitive chronological viewing order for the star. From the founding of the federation, to zefram cochranes invention of warp drive, to james t. Nemesis ds9 begins after the final episode of the series. This timeline is organized chronologically and in six different categories. Star trek has a fiftytwo year history of tiein fiction, beginning with the 1967 publication of. The biggest part of the games story takes place in the early 25th century, roughly 30 years after the last on. Star trek chronology memory beta, noncanon star trek.
This is a timeline for novels, young adult books, and ebooks in the expanded universelegends continuity. Titan 20052017, destiny 2008, typhon pact 20102012, and. Voyager is a series of science fiction novels based on the television series that ran from 19952001. Novels and novelizations are separated, as are junior novels and junior novelizations. All novels were published as mass market paperback editions. For star trek crossover series, please see star trek. Star trek postnemesis novel reading order shastrix books. An allnew novel based upon the explosive star trek tv series. Star trek chronology 2012marsbase 1 begins search for extraterrestrial life. Summaries and stardates are given for each tv episode and film, along with hundreds of blackandwhite photos. Despite being written from an inuniverse perspective, it also is annotated with some realworld commentaries by the authors. What you leave behind voy begins after the final episode of the series. A more recent series, starfleet academy 20102012, is based on the kelvin timeline films. The star trek chronology pocket books 1993 paperback for sale.
Chronology of written star trek fiction a timeline of trek books, novels, and novelizations for more information about star trek books, try the official site, the psi phi database, the complete starfleet library, the lcars book database or the star trek novel rankings. The novels are set after the events depicted in the 2002 film star trek. On the eve of retirement, kirk and mccoy are charged with assassinating the klingon high chancellor and imprisoned. Yes, some fans think there is a proper order to read star trek novels. Is there a chronological reading order for star trek books. This is a timeline for books considered canon in the new continuity. The chronology of star trek relaunch novels includes tng, ds9, voy, titan and nf stories the publisher has brought together the continuities of all these series. Tng through the 5th season, and the first six star trek movies. Voyagertm, this book provides a comprehensive look at star treks incredible history. The history of the future, came about when the folks at pocket books decided to publish a star trek encylopedia. The captains daughter is a very engaging book which explores the star trek universe better than many of the best star trek books. Bantam books was the first licensed publisher of star trek tiein fiction.
Discovery follows the voyages of starfleet on their missions to discover new worlds and new lifeforms, and one starfleet officer who must learn that to truly understand all things alien, you must first understand yourself. Forced to take refuge in the federations universe, she bides her time until section 31, a rogue spy force within starfleet, offers. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Dillard starfleet academy diane carey star trek books by william shatner with judith and garfield reevesstevens the ashes of eden. Titan is a series of science fiction novels which detail the adventures of captain william t. Pocket books star trek books pocket books star trek chronology the history of the future 1st edition ex.
For admiral kathryn janeway and her stalwart officers, voyager s miraculous return brings new honors and responsibilities, reunions with longlost loved ones, and for some, such as. Treklit reading order flow chart the trek collective. Young readers books are almost always an adaptation of a previously released piece of content. The enterprise crew must help them escape to thwart a conspiracy aimed at sabotaging the last best hope for peace. The novels of the series are adapted from the popular television series and movies of the same name that were telecast between the year 1966 and 1969. The biggest part of the games story takes place in the early 25th century, roughly 30 years after the last onscreen appearance of the u. The final frontier lets face it, any reference book about an active franchise is outdated like the following day of its publishing, so its no wonder that while this is honestly one of the best, and most gorgeous looking books about star trek, but due it was published in 1996, so what youll find in the timeline here is. Each listing includes the year, then any sources or deductions that led to the entry in the timeline for that year. I just started reading the star trek books and would like to know what is the best order for reading so that i can progress chronologically.
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