The Making of Star Trek : Deep Space Nine Book

The Making ofStar Trek: Deep Space Nine^® is an exclusive look at the incredible adventure that began long before the first scene was shot. Filled with anecdotes and insights covering all aspects of what television viewers see each week, as well as little-known stories of "Borg Tribbles," "Cardassian Bowling Alleys," and the "Funniest Joke in the Universe," this unprecedented behind-the-scenes chronicle is based on a year of research and exclusive observation of every stage of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.

From the earliest concepts for the show to the rigors of full-scale production, The Making of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine examines the other side of the camera, and provides a detailed look at every stage of television production -- from story breaking, to writing, casting, production design, to the show's magnificent model work and state-of-the-art computerized special effects, and final editing.

More than 25 years after the first episode of Star Trek aired on television, history was made once again with the arrival of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Here is an exclusive look at this hit series, from its earliest concepts to the rigors of full-scale production. Lavishly illustrated with exclusive behind-the-scenes photos and artwork.