More than twenty-five years after the first episode of Star Trek aired on television, history was made once again by the arrival of the third television series to carry the Star Trek name. Immediately climbing to the top of the syndicated television ratings, Star Trek : Deep Space Nine quickly took its place beside Star Trek and Star Trek : The Next Generation as the next blockbuster chapter in the Star Trek saga – an unparalleled television and feature film phenomenon. And now, readers can take an exclusive look at the incredible adventure that began long before the first scene was shot…
Filled with anecdotes and insights covering all aspects of what television viewers see each week, as well as little-known stories of Borg Tribbles, Cardassian Bowling Alleys, and the Funniest Joke in the Universe, this unprecedented behind-the-scenes chronicle is based on a year of research and exclusive observation of every stage of Star Trek : Deep Space Nine‘s production.
From the earliest concepts for the show to the rigors of full-scale production, The Making of Star Trek : Deep Space Nine takes readers to the other side of the camera for a detailed look at every stage of television production – from story breaking, to writing, casting, production design, to the show’s magnificent model work and state-of-art computerized special effects, and final editing.
Richly illustrated with exclusive behind-the-scenes photos and never-before-seen pre-production artwork, this is a must-have book for all Star Trek fans and anyone interested in the fascinating world of television in the 1990s.