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| Author = [[Larry Nemecek]]
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| ISBN = 0671794604 (first edition)<br />ISBN 0671883402 (second edition))<br />ISBN 8834705939 (second edition, Italy)<br />ISBN 0743457986 (third edition)<br/>ISBN 4812518741 (third edition, Japan)
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'''''Star Trek: The Next Generation Companion''''' is a [[Reference works|reference book]] published by [[Pocket Books]] that provides an extensive episode guide to ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation]]'', beefed out with production background information, researched and compiled by its author.
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==Summary==
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;From the third edition book jacket
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:''On September 8, 1987 &ndash; more than twenty years after the original ''[[Star Trek]]'' series first aired &ndash; millions of ''[[Star Trek]]'' [[Trekkie|fans]] across the country sat down in front of their television sets for the debut of an all-new ''Star Trek'' series. No expense had been spared in bringing this new show to life &ndash; the creator of the original ''Star Trek'' series, Gene Roddenberry, was back producing the new show. Yet even the most faithful of ''Star Trek'' fans had their doubts &ndash; could the magic be duplicated?''
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:''The answer to that question proved to be a resounding yes. Led by Captain [[Jean-Luc Picard]], the [[USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D)|U.S.S. ''Enterprise'' NCC-1701-D]] blazed a trail of exciting adventures across the galaxy. In show after show, ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation]]'' brought to life a future where cooperation and mutual understanding proved the keys to solving humanity's problems &ndash; and enabled galactic civilization to flourish.''
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:''Here is the complete official guide to every episode of the television adventures of the Starship ''Enterprise'' and all four of the major motion pictures from {{film|7}} to the latest, {{film|10}}. This companion is a compendium of information including plot summaries and credits for each show and motion picture, as well as fascinating behind-the-scenes glimpses into the creation of ''The Next Generation''. Take a glimpse into the show's incredible seven-year run, during which it reigned at the very top of the syndicated television ratings. Illustrated with more than 150 photographs, this is the official reference guide to ''Star Trek: The Next Generation''.''
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== Background information ==
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*Written by [[Larry Nemecek]], the book was first published in {{m|November|1992}} and provided episode summaries and production information from {{e|Encounter at Farpoint}} through {{e|Time's Arrow}} at the conclusion of the [[TNG Season 5|fifth season]]. Appearing as Season 5 ended and following the 1991 ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation Technical Manual]]'', it was only the second, by Pocket Books, licensed non-fiction tome of the "modern" ''Star Trek'' era, and the first to provide a more detailed look into the production aspects of the series, though the review magazine ''[[Cinefantastique]]'' had already blazed a pioneering path in this respect in far more detail with their in-depth ''Next Generation'' season theme issues.
 
*A later, expanded edition was published in {{m|May|1995}} and included information through the end of the series and inclusive of the first ''Next Generation'' [[Star Trek films|movie]], {{film|7}}. In {{y|2003}}, yet another edition was released, this time covering {{film|8}}, {{film|9}}, and {{film|10}}. Extensive use of quoted and paraphrased insights from writers, producers and designers first appeared in the ''Next Generation'' book, limited only by the format size. However, due to budget limits imposed by the publisher, the later film chapters were shortened in comparison to the earlier content and were simply added on to the 1995 edition of the book, with no updates to those sections.
 
*The book was fashioned to some extent after the earlier ''[[The Star Trek Compendium]]'', which focused on ''[[Star Trek: The Original Series]]''. The use of quoted creators' material pioneered here was greatly expanded upon in the following trade paperback for ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]]'' and then scaled back greatly, virtually abandoning it altogether, for ''[[Star Trek: Voyager]]''. No companion book has yet been issued for ''[[Star Trek: Enterprise]]''.
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*To date, two internationally released editions are known to exist, the 1997 Italian-language second edition '''''Guida a Star Trek: The Next Generation''''', translated from English by Paola Cartoceti for [[Fanucci Editore]], and the 2005 expanded Japanese-language third edition.
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=== Cover gallery ===
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File:TNGCompanionV1.jpg|Cover first edition
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File:TNGCompanionV2.jpg|Cover second edition
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File:TNGCompanionV2, Italy.jpg|Cover Italian second edition
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File:TNGCompanionV2 backcover, Italy.jpg|Backcover
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File:TNGCompanionV3, Japan.jpg|Cover Japanese third edition
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== See also ==
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*''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation Companion - A Series Guide and Script Library]]''
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The '''''Star Trek: The Next Generation Companion''''' was a trade paperback published by [[Pocket Books]] that provides an extensive episode guide to ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation]]''.
 
   
Written by [[Larry Nemecek]], the book was first published in [[1992 productions|November 1992]] and provided episode summaries and production information from "[[Encounter at Farpoint]]" through "[[Time's Arrow, Part I]]" at the conclusion of the fifth season.
 
   
 
[[Category:Reference books|Next Generation Companion, The]]
A later, expanded edition was published in [[1995 productions|May 1995]] and included information through to the end of the series and inclusive of the first TNG movie ''[[Star Trek: Generations]]''. In [[2003 productions|2003]], yet another version was released, this time covering ''[[Star Trek: First Contact]]'', ''[[Star Trek: Insurrection]]'', and ''[[Star Trek: Nemesis]]''. However, these chapters were relatively short in comparison to the earlier content and were simply tacked on to the 1995 edition of the book, with no updates to those sections.
 
   
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[[es:Star Trek: The Next Generation Companion]]
The book was fashioned to some extent after the earlier ''[[Star Trek Compendium]]'', which focused on [[Star Trek: The Original series|classic ''Star Trek'']], and was followed by similar trade paperbacks for ''[[Star Trek: Deep Space Nine|Deep Space Nine]]'' and ''[[Star Trek: Voyager|Voyager]]''. No ''Companion'' book has yet to be issued for ''[[Star Trek: Enterprise]]''.
 
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Star Trek: The Next Generation Companion is a reference book published by Pocket Books that provides an extensive episode guide to Star Trek: The Next Generation, beefed out with production background information, researched and compiled by its author.

Summary

From the third edition book jacket
On September 8, 1987 – more than twenty years after the original Star Trek series first aired – millions of Star Trek fans across the country sat down in front of their television sets for the debut of an all-new Star Trek series. No expense had been spared in bringing this new show to life – the creator of the original Star Trek series, Gene Roddenberry, was back producing the new show. Yet even the most faithful of Star Trek fans had their doubts – could the magic be duplicated?
The answer to that question proved to be a resounding yes. Led by Captain Jean-Luc Picard, the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D blazed a trail of exciting adventures across the galaxy. In show after show, Star Trek: The Next Generation brought to life a future where cooperation and mutual understanding proved the keys to solving humanity's problems – and enabled galactic civilization to flourish.
Here is the complete official guide to every episode of the television adventures of the Starship Enterprise and all four of the major motion pictures from Star Trek Generations to the latest, Star Trek Nemesis. This companion is a compendium of information including plot summaries and credits for each show and motion picture, as well as fascinating behind-the-scenes glimpses into the creation of The Next Generation. Take a glimpse into the show's incredible seven-year run, during which it reigned at the very top of the syndicated television ratings. Illustrated with more than 150 photographs, this is the official reference guide to Star Trek: The Next Generation.

Excerpts of copyrighted sources are included for review purposes only, without any intention of infringement.

Background information

  • Written by Larry Nemecek, the book was first published in November 1992 and provided episode summaries and production information from "Encounter at Farpoint" through "Time's Arrow" at the conclusion of the fifth season. Appearing as Season 5 ended and following the 1991 Star Trek: The Next Generation Technical Manual, it was only the second, by Pocket Books, licensed non-fiction tome of the "modern" Star Trek era, and the first to provide a more detailed look into the production aspects of the series, though the review magazine Cinefantastique had already blazed a pioneering path in this respect in far more detail with their in-depth Next Generation season theme issues.
  • A later, expanded edition was published in May 1995 and included information through the end of the series and inclusive of the first Next Generation movie, Star Trek Generations. In 2003, yet another edition was released, this time covering Star Trek: First Contact, Star Trek: Insurrection, and Star Trek Nemesis. Extensive use of quoted and paraphrased insights from writers, producers and designers first appeared in the Next Generation book, limited only by the format size. However, due to budget limits imposed by the publisher, the later film chapters were shortened in comparison to the earlier content and were simply added on to the 1995 edition of the book, with no updates to those sections.
  • The book was fashioned to some extent after the earlier The Star Trek Compendium, which focused on Star Trek: The Original Series. The use of quoted creators' material pioneered here was greatly expanded upon in the following trade paperback for Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and then scaled back greatly, virtually abandoning it altogether, for Star Trek: Voyager. No companion book has yet been issued for Star Trek: Enterprise.
  • To date, two internationally released editions are known to exist, the 1997 Italian-language second edition Guida a Star Trek: The Next Generation, translated from English by Paola Cartoceti for Fanucci Editore, and the 2005 expanded Japanese-language third edition.

Cover gallery

See also


Previous companion:
The Star Trek Compendium
Reference works Next companion:
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Companion