Space: 1999 Moonbase Alpha Technical Operations Manual
Anderson Entertainment publishes the Space: 1999 Moonbase Alpha Technical Operations Manual, a glossy, large-format coffee table book detailing the technical specifications of Space: 1999’s settings, vehicles, weapons, uniforms, and more.
VWORP!1
theLogBook.com releases its first book, VWORP!1 by Earl Green. Spanning nearly 400 pages, the book covers Doctor Who on TV from 1963 through 2011, with an emphasis on story threads that hold “classic” Who (1963-1989) and “new” Who (2005-present) together. The book makes its “live” debut at the 2012 Oklahoma Video Gaming Exhibition (OVGE) in Tulsa a few days later; an ebook version is released at a later date.
Star Trek: Countdown
IDW Publishing releases the collected trade paperback edition of its four-issue Star Trek comic miniseries “Countdown”. This story ties the post Star Trek: Nemesis 24th century in to the plot of the 2009 J.J. Abrams Star Trek film.
IDW Publishing releases the The Music of Star Trek
Story: Through interviews with composers, editors and others, cue lists, and excerpts from sheet music, the author explores the evolution of Star Trek’s sound from the original series’ sometimes almost-over-the-top – yet indelible – library of frequently-reused cues, to the varied scores of the film series, to the sometimes humdrum music produced for Next Generation and its own spinoffs.
Review: Just when it seems that every possible subject for a book on the Star Trek phenomenon has been mined by tomes both authorized and unauthorized, along comes a book on the subject of one of Trek’s most hotly-debated elements: the musical scores.
Boarding The Enterprise
Benbella Books releases the non-fiction Star Trek essay anthology “Boarding The Enterprise”, edited by and featuring contributions from David Gerrold. Other contributors include Norman Spinrad, D.C. Fontana, Paul Levinson and Eric Greene. theLogBook.com webmaster Earl Green aided with this book’s fact-checking and editing.
Star Trek: Voyager: The Farther Shore
Pocket Books releases the second book in its post-TV revival of Star Trek: Voyager, “The Farther Shore” by Christie Golden.
Star Trek: Voyager: Homecoming
Pocket Books releases the first book in its post-TV revival of Star Trek: Voyager, “Homecoming” by Christie Golden.
Star Trek: Voyager Companion
Pocket Books releases the officially-sanctioned Star Trek: Voyager episode guide “The Star Trek: Voyager Companion” by Paul Ruditis.
Star Trek: DS9: Avatar, Book One
Pocket Books releases the post-TV-series sequel novel “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: Avatar, Book One”, written by S.D. Perry.
The Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Companion
Pocket Books releases the non-fiction behind-the-scenes book “The Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Companion”, written by Terry J. Erdmann & Paula M. Block.
Honor Harrington: Ashes Of Victory
Baen Books publishes the ninth novel in the Honor Harrington series, “Ashes Of Victory” by David Weber.
The Music of Star Trek
Lone Eagle Books releases the Star Trek non-fiction book “The Music of Star Trek”, written by Jeff Bond.
Star Trek: The Dominion War, Book One
Pocket Books releases the Star Trek: The Next Generation novel “The Dominion War, Book One: Behind Enemy Lines”, written by John Vornholt.
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Technical Manual
Pocket Books releases the “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Technical Manual”, written and illustrated by the series’ art and design staff members.
Honor Harrington: Echoes Of Honor
Baen Books publishes the eighth novel in the Honor Harrington series, “Echoes Of Honor” by David Weber.
Star Trek: Voyager: A Vision Of The Future
Pocket Books releases the non-fiction behind-the-scenes book “Star Trek: Voyager: A Vision Of The Future” by Stephen Edward Poe. (In 1968, under the pseudonym Stephen Whitfield, Poe co-authored the original “Making Of Star Trek” with Gene Roddenberry).
Trek Navigator
Boston Books releases the Star Trek non-fiction book “Trek Navigator”, written by Mark Altman and Edward Gross.
Creating Babylon 5
Ballantine Books releases a slightly revised American edition of David Bassom’s non-fiction behind-the-scenes book “Creating Babylon 5“, originally published in 1996 in the UK. The book features an introduction by series creator J. Michael Straczynski, extensive interviews with the show’s cast and crew, brief episode synopses, and numerous photos. A sticker is affixed to the cover after printing (but before nationwide distribution) to remind purchasers that the series is moving to cable network TNT in 1998.
Honor Harrington: In Enemy Hands
Baen Books publishes the seventh novel in the Honor Harrington series, “In Enemy Hands” by David Weber.
Babylon 5: To Dream In The City Of Sorrows
Dell Books releases the Babylon 5 novel “To Dream In The City Of Sorrows“, written by Kathryn M. Drennan (also writer of the first season B5 episode By Any Means Necessary). The book chronicles the life of Commander Sinclair following his departure from Babylon 5, his arrival on Minbar, and his eventual rise to the position of Entil’Zha – leader of the Rangers. The novel fills in many gaps left in Sinclair’s story on television, and is considered an official part of the show’s storyline.
Star Trek Phase II: The Lost Series
Pocket Books releases the Star Trek non-fiction book “Star Trek Phase II: The Lost Series”, written by Judith & Garfield Reeves-Stevens.
Honor Harrington: Honor Among Enemies
Baen Books publishes the sixth novel in the Honor Harrington series, “Honor Among Enemies” by David Weber.
Honor Harrington: Flag In Exile
Baen Books publishes the fifth novel in the Honor Harrington series, “Flag In Exile” by David Weber.
The Outer Limits: The Voyage Home
Premium cable channel Showtime airs the 15th episode of The Outer Limits, a revival of Leslie Stevens’ 1960s science fiction anthology series. Michael Dorn (Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine) guest stars.
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The Making of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Pocket Books releases the non-fiction behind-the-scenes book “The Making of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine“, written and illustrated by Judith & Garfield Reeves-Stevens.
Honor Harrington: Field Of Dishonor
Baen Books publishes the fourth novel in the Honor Harrington series, “Field Of Dishonor” by David Weber.
Honor Harrington: The Short Victorious War
Baen Books publishes the third novel in the Honor Harrington series, “The Short Victorious War” by David Weber.
Doctor Who: No Future
Virgin Publishing releases the 23rd book in the Doctor Who New Adventures series, “No Future” by Paul Cornell. This book concludes a five-book cycle involving someone trying to ensnare the Doctor by making paradoxical major changes to the Time Lord’s established history. “No Future” also explains the somewhat cryptic “breakdown” suffered by Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart during the 1970s, leading to his retirement from UNIT.
Honor Harrington: The Honor Of The Queen
Baen Books publishes the second novel in the Honor Harrington series, “The Honor Of The Queen” by David Weber. Written simultaneously with the first book (which was published two months prior), this novel introduces further complications and introduces Honor’s new home-away-from-home, the planet Grayson.