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+ | |dt = ''Star Trek: First Contact'' (novel) |
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+ | |image = First Contact novel cover.jpg |
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+ | |author = [[J.M. Dillard]] |
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+ | |publisher = [[Pocket Books]] |
| + | |series = [[Pocket TNG]] |
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+ | |published = {{d|1|December|1996}} (hardcover)<br />{{d|3|November|1997}} (paperback) |
| + | |pages = 276 (hardcover)<br />304 (paperback) |
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| − | | Year = [[2063]], [[2373]] |
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+ | |year = [[2063]], [[2373]] |
| + | |stardate = 50893.5 |
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| − | | ISBN = 067100316X (hardcover)<br />ISBN 0671015885 (paperback)<br />{{ASIN|B00321OR3K}} (Kindle) |
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| − | | AB = Yes |
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+ | |AB abridged = Yes |
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+ | |AB read by = [[Gates McFadden]] |
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+ | |AB runtime = 3 hours |
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+ | |AB publisher = [[Simon & Schuster Audio]] |
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+ | |AB published = {{d|1|December|1996}} (cassette)<br />{{d|3|February|1997}} (CD) |
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+ | |AB ISBN = {{ISBN|0671573918}} (cassette)<br />{{ISBN|0671856944}} (CD)<br />{{ASIN|B0000547FY}} (Audible) |
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| + | The '''novelization of ''Star Trek: First Contact''''' is an adaptation of {{film|8}}, written by [[J.M. Dillard]]. Published by [[Pocket Books]], the [[novel]] was first released in hardback in {{m|December|1996}}. |
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| − | Captain Picard and the crew of the ''Enterprise'' travel back in time to stop the Borg from assimilating Earth. |
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| − | ==Summary== |
+ | == Summary == |
| + | ;From the book jacket |
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:''From the deepest, darkest reaches of [[space]] came the greatest threat the Federation had ever faced: the [[Borg]]. Half organic/half mechanical, the Borg were relentless and bent on conquering and "assimilating" all intelligent life; a single Borg vessel destroyed thirty-nine [[Federation]] [[starship]]s, decimating [[Starfleet]].'' |
:''From the deepest, darkest reaches of [[space]] came the greatest threat the Federation had ever faced: the [[Borg]]. Half organic/half mechanical, the Borg were relentless and bent on conquering and "assimilating" all intelligent life; a single Borg vessel destroyed thirty-nine [[Federation]] [[starship]]s, decimating [[Starfleet]].'' |
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| − | :''Stronger and more dangerous than ever, they are ready to launch a new attack against the Federation, one that threatens its past |
+ | :''Stronger and more dangerous than ever, they are ready to launch a new attack against the Federation, one that threatens its past… its present… and its future.'' |
:''Only the courage and determination of [[Captain]] [[Jean-Luc Picard]] and his crew can prevent the Borg from striking at the heart of the Federation and [[Earth]].'' |
:''Only the courage and determination of [[Captain]] [[Jean-Luc Picard]] and his crew can prevent the Borg from striking at the heart of the Federation and [[Earth]].'' |
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| − | ==Background |
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+ | * The audiobook version was abridged by [[George Truett]]. |
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| − | * The audiobook version was abridged by [[George Truett]]. |
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* [[Pocket Books]] released a trade paperback edition to its international markets simultaneously with the US hardcover. |
* [[Pocket Books]] released a trade paperback edition to its international markets simultaneously with the US hardcover. |
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| + | * The novelization mentions Worf's posting to [[Deep Space 9]] under [[Benjamin Sisko]]'s command, unlike the film. |
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| + | === Cover gallery === |
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| + | <gallery> |
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| + | File:First Contact novelization audiobook cover, CD edition.jpg|Audiobook cover, CD edition |
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| + | File:First Contact novelization audiobook cover, digital edition.jpg|Audiobook cover, digital download edition |
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| + | </gallery> |
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; [[Jean-Luc Picard]] |
; [[Jean-Luc Picard]] |
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; [[William T. Riker]] |
; [[William T. Riker]] |
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| + | ; [[Data]] |
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| + | ; [[Beverly Crusher]] |
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; [[Deanna Troi]] |
; [[Deanna Troi]] |
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; [[Worf]] |
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; [[Borg Queen]] |
; [[Borg Queen]] |
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| − | ==References== |
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[[New York]]; [[World War III]] |
[[New York]]; [[World War III]] |
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*''[[Star Trek: First Contact - The Movie Storybook]]'' |
*''[[Star Trek: First Contact - The Movie Storybook]]'' |
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+ | | prev = ''{{dis|Star Trek: Klingon|novel}}'' |
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+ | | next = ''{{dis|Star Trek: Insurrection|novel}}'' |
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+ | | prev2 = ''{{dis|Star Trek Generations|novel}}'' |
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Latest revision as of 06:40, 27 March 2022
Real world article
(written from a Production point of view)
(written from a Production point of view)
The novelization of Star Trek: First Contact is an adaptation of Star Trek: First Contact, written by J.M. Dillard. Published by Pocket Books, the novel was first released in hardback in December 1996.
Summary
- From the book jacket
- From the deepest, darkest reaches of space came the greatest threat the Federation had ever faced: the Borg. Half organic/half mechanical, the Borg were relentless and bent on conquering and "assimilating" all intelligent life; a single Borg vessel destroyed thirty-nine Federation starships, decimating Starfleet.
- Stronger and more dangerous than ever, they are ready to launch a new attack against the Federation, one that threatens its past… its present… and its future.
- Only the courage and determination of Captain Jean-Luc Picard and his crew can prevent the Borg from striking at the heart of the Federation and Earth.
- Excerpts of copyrighted sources are included for review purposes only, without any intention of infringement.
Background information
- The audiobook version was abridged by George Truett.
- Judith and Garfield Reeves-Stevens wrote a section in this book (the hardcover, at least) on the making of the movie.
- Pocket Books released a trade paperback edition to its international markets simultaneously with the US hardcover.
- The novelization mentions Worf's posting to Deep Space 9 under Benjamin Sisko's command, unlike the film.
Cover gallery
Audiobook cover, CD edition
Audiobook cover, digital download edition
Characters
- Jean-Luc Picard
- William T. Riker
- Data
- Beverly Crusher
- Deanna Troi
- Worf
- Geordi La Forge
- Zefram Cochrane
- Borg Queen
References
See also
- Young adult novelization
- Star Trek: First Contact - The Borg
- Star Trek: First Contact - Breaking the Barrier
- Star Trek: First Contact - The Movie Storybook
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