Star Trek: The Next Generation Technical Manual

The best parts of this book are the behind-the-scenes footnotes explaining how certain technical aspects of ST technology are meant to serve specific functions for television production - example, panels are easily customizable for each person's preferences, which explains how 'punching the panel to fire phasers' works even if a different part of the panel is punched by the actor in different episodes. I wish there had been more of these.

I appreciate the very well hidden little easter eggs and references. Okuda is a heck of an anime nerd.

Easily the most detailed and convincing of the ST technical manuals, this also includes some "asides" from the production team with stories and comments regarding the production process.

I love Star Trek tech manuals and this is one of the best!

The Star Trek: The Next Generation® Technical Manual, written by Rick Sternbach and Michael Okuda, the technical advisors to Star Trek: The Next Generation, provides a comprehensive schematization of a Galaxy-class starship. From the bridge to the shuttlebays, from the transporter room to crews' quarters, this book provides a never-before-seen glimpse at the inner, intricate workings of the most incredible...