--- product_id: 1737430 title: "Star Trek: The Visual Dictionary: The Ultimate Guide to Characters, Aliens, and Technology" brand: "paul j. ruditis" price: "£64.87" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1737430-star-trek-the-visual-dictionary-the-ultimate-guide-to-characters store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Star Trek: The Visual Dictionary: The Ultimate Guide to Characters, Aliens, and Technology **Brand:** paul j. ruditis **Price:** £64.87 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Star Trek: The Visual Dictionary: The Ultimate Guide to Characters, Aliens, and Technology by paul j. ruditis - **How much does it cost?** £64.87 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1737430-star-trek-the-visual-dictionary-the-ultimate-guide-to-characters) ## Best For - paul j. ruditis enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted paul j. ruditis brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Star Trek: The Visual Dictionary: The Ultimate Guide to Characters, Aliens, and Technology - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71vfCxVwK0L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Infinite awesomeness in an infinitely cool ST resource. *by I***U on Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2013* This book is larger than the usual DK "Eyewitness Handbook" guides, which I have always loved for their uniquely effective layouts, well-chosen images, and concise "almost-everything-you-need-to-know" summaries of each aspect of the given subject. Far more than I anticipated receiving for such a fair price, I think this is not only the perfect book for Trekkers/Trekkies/Trek fans (laying out everything for you from Andorian--my personal favorite--to Xindi!), but also for allowing non-fans to peruse to obtain a fun, reasonably easy-to-understand overview of the entire universe. (And not to *mention*, showing them what they're missing!!)I love that this dictionary covers everything; it unites the five series in order, introducing each captain, crew, ship or space station, alien race/species, weapon, planet/location, language, event, concept, and other significant detail. As always, large, full-color photographs are given little "pointers" to label and explain certain bits. It's great to have all of the key information summed up so neatly (including, for instance, the simple explanation for the appearances of TOS Klingons!)-- very enjoyable to read through, and then use as a super-handy reference. And naturally, because it covers the entire known history of the universe from Archer's time onward (and also addresses the histories of species and worlds), it accounts for the events of the TOS and TNG movies. ;) Even a die-hard fan who can't hope to learn too much more "new" information would probably want to own this great-looking book.So far I've found no factual errors. I did have to question the statement that joined symbionts are the dominant personality; it seems to vary. That was definitely the case with Odan (the symbiont who was seriously into Crusher on the TNG episode "The Host"), but didn't appear so for Jadzia or Ezri. (If Jadzia and Dax were about even, Ezri seemed dominant.)Few important things are missing here. I thought that Armus would have been a good creature to include under "Alien Threats" or "Non-Humanoids." And I suppose it would have been awesome if they'd tried to span the bridge between dictionary and encyclopedia by including a few more pages, enumerating -every- last little creature/species that was seen or mentioned in a single episode--but, maybe they can save that for a revised edition someday! Yes, with very minor exceptions, this is all of Star Trek in one beautiful nutshell.The only other things unaddressed are the brief animated series and the two TOS prequel films from J.J. Abrams, but I would not even think those latter two necessary to reference. They only show what have been accepted as "alternate universe," and therefore slightly different, younger versions of the TOS crew (not a *bad* idea, although not done exactly as I think it should have been)--who are of course already covered in this book, which reliably includes the 100% true, actual canon of the "real" timeline. (The old animated series, while a cool supplement, is not canon. I suppose the author could have devoted a page or two to summarizing it as well, but I will not fault him for not having done so.) Thus, it is quite complete. There's a wealth of lovely imagery and well-written, informative text, plus an extremely beautiful and touching foreword from John de Lancie. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Photos make all the difference. *by C***R on Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2013* This book is like a visual history of all the series' and their casts, technology, and featured aliens. Seeing a piece of technology on screen is nothing like getting to pore over every detail in a photo. And every object and character featured is generously labeled, pointing out all important features. Explanations are also given as to the 'why' of all the entries. The reader is offered a broad assortment of items that may have been missed on screen and their reason for being is explained in an entertaining and understandable manner. Each series is touched upon including the crews and the aliens encountered in each series. This is one of those must-have books that will give the reader a greater understanding of their favorite character or alien species. You'll get to view the shows and movies in a whole new light. A real "souvenir" of the Star Trek universe. I highly recommend it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars A highly enjoyable and useful book! *by T***R on Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2013* All of the Star Trek Series -- original, Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Voyager, and Enterprise, receive due coverage in these pages. This visual dictionary showcases major characters, alien races like the Andorians, Ferengi, Klingons, and much more! A truly comprehensive work on all aspects of Star Trek would be a near impossibility, but this visual dictionary certainly hits the high points, with superb photography and other excellent details. 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