Over twenty-six years ago,
took to the airwaves with the first female captain commanding the ship that ends up getting stranded in the Delta Quadrant. And so began the seven-season run of one of the finest Star Trek series to be created, one that deserves to be celebrated. And that’s exactly what Ben Robinson and Mark Wright did with this astounding book published by Hero Collector, a division of Eaglemoss.
Star Trek: Voyager A Celebration is a detailed tour through the hallowed halls of Voyager, intricate looks at the cast that brought our favorite characters to life, and details you won’t be able to find anywhere else—all brought to you in living, glossy color. With in-depth coverage of all of the areas necessary to bring Voyager to T.V., this book contains astounding images, concept art, interviews with the cast and crew, histories of some of the scariest villains, and even a quick look at Captain Proton.
Even cast member Ethan Phillips, who portrayed Neelix, says Star Trek: Voyager A Celebration contains information he never knew about. So it’s bound to surprise fans. I know as I was reading it, the stories of what it took to bring Voyager to life fascinated me, especially the details surrounding the first ever landing of a Starfleet starship.
Some never-to-be-forgotten episodes like “The Killing Game,” which Jeri Ryan calls “a riot” and “Timeless,” which was Voyager’s 100th episode, are covered, delivering nuggets of information that make them stand out even more. Like what it took to get the image of a frozen Voyager to screen.
This isn’t a book to be devoured in one sitting. It’s one to be savored, and one you’ll return to time and again only to discover you’ve learned something new yet again. If you’re a Voyager fan, you need to add Star Trek: Voyager A Celebration to your collection.
Official Book Description
Go behind the scenes of the making of a television classic, with the cast and crew who brought the adventures of the intrepid U.S.S. Voyager to life. Packed with in-depth features on each creative department, from visual effects and art to costume and makeup, this volume celebrates STAR TREK’s epic adventure in the Delta Quadrant. Alongside production and concept art, the cast – including Kate Mulgrew and Jeri Ryan – share their personal highlights from seven seasons and 172 episodes of STAR TREK: VOYAGER.
STAR TREK: VOYAGER was groundbreaking. It was the first STAR TREK show with a female captain and had the franchise’s most diverse cast. It pushed the boundaries of visual effects and makeup further than ever before, and literally took the show into new territory when Voyager was stranded in the Delta Quadrant, home of the Borg Collective.
STAR TREK: VOYAGER – A CELEBRATION tells the behind-the-scenes story of Voyager’s epic journey, from its earliest origins and pivotal episodes to in- depth features on writing, directing, visual effects, production art and more.
The ultimate guide to the making of a television classic, based on more than 30 new interviews, featuring the nine principal cast members, including Kate Mulgrew, Jeri Ryan, and Robert Picardo, and key behind-the-scenes personnel who reveal the stories and secrets behind the show. STAR TREK: VOYAGER first appeared on TV on 16 January 1995, running for 172 episodes over seven seasons.
Star Trek: Voyager A Celebration is now available in hardcover.