For the first time, an ‘in universe’ history of Star Trek, complete with excerpts from Starfleet records and intergalactic intelligence, including James T. Kirk’s official biography and newly translated Klingon reports. Star Trek Federation: The First 150 Years celebrates the 150th anniversary of the founding of the United Federation of Planets.
This unprecedented illustrated volume chronicles the pivotal era leading up to Humankind's First Contact with Vulcan in 2063, the Romulan War in 2156, the creation of the Federation in 2161, and the first 150 years of the intergalactic democracy up until the year 2311. Meticulously researched, this account covers a multitude of alien species, decisive battles, and the technology that made the Age of Exploration possible. It includes field sketches, illustrations, and reproductions of historic pieces of art from across the Galaxy, along with over fifty excerpts from key Federation documents and correspondence, Starfleet records, and intergalactic intelligence.
“A brilliant tie-in for Trek devotees.” – San Fransico Book Review
"A bountiful, full-color coffee table book that reads like something that would exist in the Star Trek universe itself. Included in its high-quality pages are Starfleet records, biographies of Starfleet personnel (like that alien-loving James T. Kirk), and histories of the federation." - Kirkus
"A must own for all serious Trek fans." - Nerd Span
"Will keep Trekkies of all ages “engaged” for hours!" - Barnes and Noble Book Blog
"A delight and should provide hours of happy browsing for Trek fans." - Project Fandom
"This book is a must read for Star Trek and science fiction fans alike." - Universe Today
"Star Trek: Federation: The First 150 Years is an important title and one that should be found inside the stocking of every Star Trek fan this Christmas. Highly recommended." - CBS Action
"If you enjoy Star Trek the bottom line is you will find something to love in The First 150 Years." - Giant Fire Breathing Robot
"If you know a Trek fan who likes to geek out over worldbuilding, this is the Star Trek book for them." - io9 gift guide
"It’s the perfect gift for anyone who has ever wanted to know the “official” biography of James T. Kirk" - Den of Geek
David A. Goodman has spent the last 26 years writing for television. His credits include The Golden Girls, Star Trek: Enterprise, Futurama (where he wrote the Nebula Award nominated Star Trek homage “Where No Fan Has Gone Before”), and Family Guy where he was head writer for six years. This is his first book. He lives in Pacific Palisades, CA with his family.
For the first time, an ‘in universe’ history of Star Trek, complete with excerpts from Starfleet records and intergalactic intelligence, including James T. Kirk’s official biography and newly translated Klingon reports. Star Trek Federation: The First 150 Years celebrates the 150th anniversary of the founding of the United Federation of Planets.
This unprecedented illustrated volume chronicles the pivotal era leading up to Humankind's First Contact with Vulcan in 2063, the Romulan War in 2156, the creation of the Federation in 2161, and the first 150 years of the intergalactic democracy up until the year 2311. Meticulously researched, this account covers a multitude of alien species, decisive battles, and the technology that made the Age of Exploration possible. It includes field sketches, illustrations, and reproductions of historic pieces of art from across the Galaxy, along with over fifty excerpts from key Federation documents and correspondence, Starfleet records, and intergalactic intelligence.
Reviews
“A brilliant tie-in for Trek devotees.” – San Fransico Book Review
"A bountiful, full-color coffee table book that reads like something that would exist in the Star Trek universe itself. Included in its high-quality pages are Starfleet records, biographies of Starfleet personnel (like that alien-loving James T. Kirk), and histories of the federation." - Kirkus
"A must own for all serious Trek fans." - Nerd Span
"Will keep Trekkies of all ages “engaged” for hours!" - Barnes and Noble Book Blog
"A delight and should provide hours of happy browsing for Trek fans." - Project Fandom
"This book is a must read for Star Trek and science fiction fans alike." - Universe Today
"Star Trek: Federation: The First 150 Years is an important title and one that should be found inside the stocking of every Star Trek fan this Christmas. Highly recommended." - CBS Action
"If you enjoy Star Trek the bottom line is you will find something to love in The First 150 Years." - Giant Fire Breathing Robot
"If you know a Trek fan who likes to geek out over worldbuilding, this is the Star Trek book for them." - io9 gift guide
"It’s the perfect gift for anyone who has ever wanted to know the “official” biography of James T. Kirk" - Den of Geek
Author
David A. Goodman has spent the last 26 years writing for television. His credits include The Golden Girls, Star Trek: Enterprise, Futurama (where he wrote the Nebula Award nominated Star Trek homage “Where No Fan Has Gone Before”), and Family Guy where he was head writer for six years. This is his first book. He lives in Pacific Palisades, CA with his family.
