Nothing captures the imagination like space. Countless movies and TV shows have headed out into the universe, but few franchises have won audiences’ hearts and inspired generations like Star Trek. First broadcast on September 8, 1966, on NBC, Star Trek has become one of the most prominent series in sci-fi, with nearly six decades of imaginative storytelling and diverse characters that have helped shape how audiences see the world around them as much as the universe.



Star Trek is most famous for following multiple iterations of the U.S.S. Enterprises and its crew across shows and movies set in the 22nd, 23rd, and 24th centuries and beyond. As the legendary opening narration of the Original Series says, Star Trek is about seeking out new life and civilization… About going where no one has gone before. The franchise’s ongoing mission has seen the show’s famous Final Frontier expand to different ships, space stations, crews, parallel universes, and time periods.


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TV legend Gene Roddenberry created Star Trek, it’s become a multimedia phenomenon and, naturally, launched a galaxy of merchandise. We’ve brought together an out-of-this-world selection of fiction and non-fiction books that will offer fans new insights into the space saga.


Our top recommendation from this collection is Legacies by Greg Cox. Much of what Star Trek is lies in these pages — it’s a riveting story that crosses the centuries and explores the effects of ripples in time on fan-favorite characters and the galaxy. It’s a perfect trip through time and space!

For fans wanting to take a deep dive into the incredible future technology the saga has brought us should definitely take a look at the U.S.S. Enterprise Haynes Manual. This essential tome takes readers through several iterations of the most famous ship in Starfleet. Perfect for anyone who can’t get enough of the ships of the fleet. Any fan picking up this and other books on this list from Amazon can ensure they get the best prices and delivery options when they sign up for a free 30-day trial of Prime.




FAQs

Is Star Trek Still Being Made?

Star Trek is in strong shape thanks to its streaming home on Paramount Plus. The fifth and final series of Star Trek: Discovery is streaming from April 2024, but fans don’t have to worry that the saga’s disappearing. Animated series Star Trek: Lower Decks and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, will soon be joined by a Section 31 movie, spinning off the 22nd adventures of Michelle Yeoh’s Emperor Philippa Georgiou and the darker missions of Starfleet’s black ops division.

It’s a hotly contested topic among Star Trek fans. Each of Star Trek‘s iconic captains has a loyal fan base, but Captain James T. Kirk, originated by William Shatner in the Original Series would certainly argue that he’s the best known character in Star Trek.