The Buzz...About Books

With the recent opening of the movie Star Trek: Into Darkness, it's a good time to mention that Toronto Public Library has some intriguing Star Trek related material for you to check out on your next mission to the library.

Star Trek and History edited by Nancy R. Reagin
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This volume in the Wiley Pop Culture and History series takes a look at how history is portrayed in the Star Trek franchise and considers how contemporary issues are addressed in the television series and the films.

Star Trek and Philosophy: the Wrath of Kant edited by Jason T. Eberl and Kevin S. Decker
Best subtitle ever. The Open Court Popular Culture and Philosophy series aims to expose general readers to philosophy through analysis of television shows, movies, and other forms of entertainment. In this volume, 21 philosophers boldly seek philosophical concepts in Star Trek.

Star Trek FAQ: Everything Left to Know about the Original Voyages of the Starship Enterprise by Mark Clark
Widely praised by Star Trek fans, this meticulous and enjoyable volume will tell you everything you need to know about the original television series.

Star Trek Paper Universe by Andrew Pang
This volume provides simple instructions for creating Star Trek vessels using origami. How can you resist?

Star Trek: the Complete Unauthorized History by Robert Greenberger
Star Trek expert Greenberger examines its impact on popular culture from the creation of the original television series to the planning stages of Into Darkness.

The library has lots of other material including Haynes' owners' manuals for the USS Enterprise and the Klingon Bird-of-Prey Starship, novels, graphic novels, and biographies of cast members. Library staff can assist you in your search for strange new books.