The Art of Star Trek by Garfield
Reeves-Stevens
Inspiring!
From the publics first glimpse of the original Starship Enterprise to the
brave new worlds explored in Star Trek: Voyager, the never-ending
phenomenon that is Star Trek has treated generations of viewers to a
dazzling barrage of unforgettable images of the future. Bizarre alien
beings, breathtaking extraterrestrial landscapes, exotic costumes, state-of-
the-art special effects, and remarkably convincing futuristic sets and props
and equipment have brought Gene Roddenberrys inspiring vision to life
before the publics awestruck eyes. The Art of Star Trek is a one-of-a-kind
gallery of Star Trek artwork, as well as tribute to the many artists,
designers, and technicians whose diverse talents and imagination created
the distinctive look of the Star Trek universe. Every incarnation of Star Trek
is explored: The Original Series, The ANimated Series, Star Trek: The
Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, and Star Trek: Voyager,
and the films -- with the complete behind-the-scenes story of Star Treks
design history. With hundreds of full-color illustrations and photographs,
many from private collections, readers will at last be able to linger on Star
Treks rich visual legacy and trace the evolution of and images from their
initial conceptions to their final form on television and film screens. Like all
great works of art, the many sights and visual surprises of Star Trek have
been built from scratch through a combination of inspiration and
painstaking effort. The Art of Star Trek covers the entire universe of Star
Trek artwork and production design to reveal how, in all of its various
forms, Star Trek has allowed us to look boldly into the future and see what
no one has seen before. The Art of Star Trek is the art of pure
imagination, the art of a bright, hopeful future, and the art of three
remarkable decades on nonstop action and adventure. Lavishly illustrated,
it is a book to be read and referred to time after time, as well as one that
will become a cherished chronicle fo Star Treks first thirty years.
Personal Review: The Art of Star Trek by Garfield Reeves-
Stevens
When I was first given The Art of Star Trek as a special gift by a close
friend I was to say the least, over the moon. The present came as
something of a pleasant shock for I was totally unaware that it had been
published. As a lover of "the art of" books and an avid fan of Star Trek, I
had long hoped for such a title and finally... yay, here it was! The Art of
Star Trek has fast become one of my favourite "the art of" books and it is
always near at hand.

The Art of Star Trek is everything I would have expected and more;
stunning colour pictures, informative text and lavish presentation. This long
overdue book covers several of Star Treks many and varied incarnations
thus far on television and film alike, and charts its visual evolution over
more than thirty years. It is positively overflowing with many fascinating
examples of the sketches and storyboards, production and matte
paintings, posters, props, costumes and sets that fill the Paramount
archives and private collections alike. The art included in this volume has
been created by many of the top film and television designers to have
worked in Hollywood throughout the years, and who have played a seminal
role in shaping the distinctive look of Star Trek. Included are such artists as
Mike Okuda, Andrew Probert, John Eaves, Mike Minor and Matt Jefferies;
who created the first brilliant prototype Starship Enterprise in the 1960s.
This classic design has served as the blueprint for all subsequent Starfleet
Starships to this day, great design is timeless. The many individuals
included in this wonderful book are the unsung talents of Star Trek, and
who for the most part go unrecognized by its legions of fans. For nearly
forty years they have diligently worked long hours behind the scenes of
Star Trek series and movies to create the multitude of commercial art,
conceptual art, special effects and finished designs that helps the Trek
phenomenon run efficiently. The creative input of these talented artists
plays an important role in Star Treks appeal to a devoted fan-base around
the world with its design principals having a certain signature style that is
instantly recognizable, whatever the production. For me the unique Star
Trek aesthetic that has evolved over the years is stylishly sleek, clean and
functional and evokes faith in humanity's future.
Judith and Garfield Reeves-Stevens have carefully chosen a wide
selection of the finest art created for this most enduring of franchises. The
book is arranged in a chronological order; with the first half being devoted
to the television series from The Original Series, all the way up to Voyager.
The second half of the book is devoted to Star Trek films from The Motion
Picture, leading up to Generations. With stunning full colour photographs
throughout this is a beautiful, fascinating and engrossing volume that will
keep one rapt for hours. So if you haven't already got a copy in your library
and are a serious trekkie and art lover then do yourself a big favour and
buy this incredible coffee table book, you won't be disappointed. Since The
Art of Star Trek was first published the Star Trek universe has been
steadily expanding, Voyager and Deep Space Nine have long finished,
three more movies have been made so far... and Star Trek: Enterprise has
sadly been cancelled. In their wake they have left a whole gallery of exiting
new material gathering dust in the Paramount archives that hopefully will
be used in The Art of Star Trek: Volume Two at some future date.
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