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"Celebrating 40 Years of Star Trek - Voyages of Imagination - The Star Trek Fiction Companion" by Jeff Ayers - 1st EDITION 1st PRINT Softcover (7-3/8" x 9-1/8") - Published in 2006 by Pocket Books - 782 pages (with numerous black & white reproductions of Star Trek books) - NEAR MINT condition. Through four decades (from 1966 to 2006 when this book was published), five television series comprising over seven hundred episodes, more than ten feature films, and an animated series, fandom's thirst for more Star Trek stories has been unquenchable. From the earliest short-story adaptations by James Blish in the 1960s, followed by the first original Star Trek novels during the seventies, and on throughout the eighties, nineties, and into the twenty-first century, fiction has offered an unparalleled expansion of the rich Star Trek tapestry. But what is it that makes these books such a powerfully attractive creative outlet to some and a compelling way to experience the Star Trek mythos anew to others? Voyages of Imagination takes a look back on the first forty years of professionally published Star Trek fiction, revealing the personalities and sensibilities of many of the novels' imaginative contributors and offering an unprecedented glimpse into the creative processes, the growing pains, the risks, the innovations, the missteps, and the great strides taken in the books. Author Jeff Ayers has immersed himself in nearly six hundred books and interviewed more than three hundred authors and editors in order to compile this definitive guide to the history and evolution of an incomparable publishing phenomenon. Fully illustrated with the covers of every book included herein, Voyages of Imagination is indexed by title and author, features a comprehensive timeline, and is a must-have for every fan. Remember, this book is in NEAR MINT condition. No collection of Star Trek items is complete without this outstanding book. Check out the scan for the cover. You won't be disappointed. Don't get left out. All previous buyers of my Star Trek related books have been completely satisfied. I have many others available; please inquire. The book will be sent via media mail in the USA to minimize shipping costs. I will combine shipping to reduce charges for multiple items. Priority mail is also available. If interested, please inquire. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.com. Please see my auctions and my eBay store for hundreds of books and a wide variety of sports and non-sports collectibles. All items are packed with care to insure safe delivery. Please contact me if you have any questions. 6-18-15 -- 46.0