Die Star-Trek-Chronik - Teil 5: Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

The Star Trek Chronicle published in color and vibrant detail provides an in-depth look at the development, production history, and aftermath of each individual Star Trek production. The fifth volume focuses on the classic series featuring Captain Benjamin Sisko and the crew of his space station. Authors Björn Sülter, Reinhard Prahl, and Thorsten Walch have dedicated themselves to thoroughly exploring all series from the Trek universe, giving each its own book.

This volume covers the adventures surrounding the tumultuous events on the Deep Space 9 space station. The series aired from 1993 to 1999, spanning a total of seven seasons and 176 episodes, and is considered by many fans to be the best Trek series of all time due to its complex themes and characters. In addition to a chapter on the creation and production phase, as well as casting and the creators, other features focus on the aliens of the new series, the dubbing process, and the show's continued life in the literary sector.

The work is rounded off with detailed reviews from the authors for all episodes, including individual discussions, season summaries, second opinions, and many fun facts. It also addresses the legacy of the characters beyond the series, the element of horizontal storytelling, and the transition from starship to space station. Additionally, there are interviews with production participants and specials that highlight the unique aspects of this Trek incarnation.

The Star Trek Chronicle brings together all the information and facts about the series. Regarding the style of the diverse uniforms, this time the one chosen is the one with which the series entered its final seasons. Fans will receive a valuable edition of this non-fiction book series covering all Trek series, which is not only wonderfully readable but also collectible.