It’s time to look ahead to some of Star Trek’s plans for 2025! Beyond the Section 31 movie and the return of Strange New Worlds, the franchise will also taking a dive deep behind the scenes with two new hardcover books slated for next year.
The Art of Star Trek: Lower Decks arrives in July from longtime Trek comic home IDW Publishing, where Megan Treviño dives into the design of the now-concluded animated series.
Climb aboard the U.S.S. Cerritos with its crew in this special look at the art of the critically acclaimed animated series. With special sections focusing on characters, ships, backgrounds, and scenery, you’ll know the lower decks better than the crew!
Also included will be interviews with members of the art team, who provide special insights into the making of the series and the art process.
The Art of Star Trek: Lower Decks beams down July 8 and is available for preorder today.
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Star Trek III: The Search for Spock — The Making of the Classic Film arrives next September, as writers John and Maria Jose Tenuto return to Titan Publishing for their second book focused on the classic Trek film franchise following last year’s well-received Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan retrospective.
The book (which hopefully will be followed by similar tomes covering Star Trek IV and beyond!) will include “rare and previously-unseen production art” along with interviews with the cast and crew.
Over 40 years ago, in Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, Admiral Kirk and his crew embarked on a perilous mission to retrieve Spock’s body and reunite his soul with his physical form, defying Starfleet orders and facing off against Klingon enemies to save their friend.
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock – The Making of the Classic Film delves into the untold stories behind the making of one of the most pivotal films in the Star Trek saga. From the pressures of continuing the iconic story after The Wrath of Khan to Leonard Nimoy stepping into the director’s chair, this book explores the creative challenges, technical innovations, and behind-the-scenes drama that shaped the film. Featuring interviews with cast, crew, and production staff, it uncovers the intricate world-building, the special effects that brought Klingon battles and Genesis Planet to life, and the emotional weight of Spock’s resurrection.
Featuring a foreword from Robin Curtis, Star Trek III: The Search for Spock – The Making of the Classic Film is a must-read for Trek fans and film enthusiasts alike, celebrating the legacy of a film that solidified the franchise’s place in pop culture history.
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock — The Making of the Classic Film will be available September 2, and can be preordered now.
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