The Library of Star Treks That Never Were - Book cover designs
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Cool thread Ptrope! I've been working on my own fictional series (for years, sadly) and still working out the chronology. As usual for my Trek work of this nature, it's not quite the Trek you think it is. At any rate, here's where it all started, back in 1956.....
And this is near the series end, around 1973
(yes, I'm aware of the typo)
Speaking of Tech Manuals, someone (MadMan1701?) posted an image of a classic era Saladin type scout but done in the style of the original Tech Manual. I thought it'd be cool to see if the whole manual could be updated like that as part of a collaborative effort by the Fan Art community. These days we've got all the stuff needed, between 3D modelling programs, Poser, Photoshop, Word, etc.
And this is near the series end, around 1973
(yes, I'm aware of the typo)
Speaking of Tech Manuals, someone (MadMan1701?) posted an image of a classic era Saladin type scout but done in the style of the original Tech Manual. I thought it'd be cool to see if the whole manual could be updated like that as part of a collaborative effort by the Fan Art community. These days we've got all the stuff needed, between 3D modelling programs, Poser, Photoshop, Word, etc.
Fantastic! I'd love to see these linked to larger versions - they really look authentic
Thanks Ptrope! Both you and Arcas have done fantastic work as well! I could make them a bit larger, however I don't want to get too large as a certain overall effect is lost. Arcas has some brilliant covers, but I have to scroll to see the whole cover.
Any thoughts on that tech manual suggestion?
Well this thread died quick.
Here's one I found on a "deviantart" page.
http://promus-kaa.deviantart.com/ar...ver-244478492?q=gallery:promus-kaa/87397&qo=6
http://promus-kaa.deviantart.com/ar...ver-244478492?q=gallery:promus-kaa/87397&qo=6
Fantastic! I'd love to see these linked to larger versions - they really look authentic
Thanks Ptrope! Both you and Arcas have done fantastic work as well! I could make them a bit larger, however I don't want to get too large as a certain overall effect is lost. Arcas has some brilliant covers, but I have to scroll to see the whole cover.
Any thoughts on that tech manual suggestion?
Actually, Arcas has done some cool tech manual-style illustrations of the Ranger-class:
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And, inspired by his sterling example, I went for the human side of the manual:
As well as the already suggested outlines for the abortive Phase II series, there's this list of unused story ideas for the Original Series over on Memory Alpha for book cover ideas.
http://en.memory-alpha.org/wiki/Undeveloped_Star_Trek:_The_Original_Series_episodes
I know only some of them have the basic synopsis listed, but even the titles may suggest ideas.
Mark
http://en.memory-alpha.org/wiki/Undeveloped_Star_Trek:_The_Original_Series_episodes
I know only some of them have the basic synopsis listed, but even the titles may suggest ideas.
Mark
Fantastic! I'd love to see these linked to larger versions - they really look authentic
Thanks Ptrope! Both you and Arcas have done fantastic work as well! I could make them a bit larger, however I don't want to get too large as a certain overall effect is lost. Arcas has some brilliant covers, but I have to scroll to see the whole cover.
Any thoughts on that tech manual suggestion?
Actually, Arcas has done some cool tech manual-style illustrations of the Ranger-class:
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And, inspired by his sterling example, I went for the human side of the manual:
Nice work guys!! Actually I had you in mind for the "human" part of the manual. It's like you were readin' my mind Ptrope!
And that tribble cover is one of the most awesome things in the history of awesome things! Brought a big smile to my face!
Fantastic work, guys. Especially loved the retro-50s SF mags.
Sir Rhosis
Sir Rhosis
From May 1958.
The book would be re-issued eight months later as "Beyond The Farthest Star And Other Stories".
Why thank you!
The book would be re-issued eight months later as "Beyond The Farthest Star And Other Stories".
Why thank you!
You know Star Trek Online has something similar to the tribbles from that story but they only eat other tribbles.
I'd suspect ours was published earlier.
