NordicBearskin 0 Posted September 5, 2003 (edited) After recieving the package which I was informed contained my copy of DS9 Companion, I opened it with eager anticipation. After all, it has recieved some great reviews from both fans and professional critics. However, after starting to read this tome, I can safely say that this blew me away and my went over an above wildest hopes. And I'm only on the first series! 3 things stand out straight away: 1) The size! This book is A3 sized and is about 1.5" thick. 2) The narrator has a wonderful narrative voice, clearly knows his stuff and, most importantly, has been with the DS9 team and been writing this book ever since the first idea for DS9 began. 3) The Companion is crammed with interviews (with everyone!), facts, figures, reverence points, titbits of infomation, special features (including a great atlas map of Bajor spread across the opening pages) etc etc. I won't bore people with the fine details. Go here to find out more about this brilliant book but I would seriously seriously recommend purchasing this book if you can; this is an incredible piece of work whether you be a die-hard DS9 fanatic or the most casual of Star Trek fans.. Edit: I know this thread could be posted in the STbooks and Fan Fiction board but as it is not a fictional book set in the Star Trek universe but a highly informative guide primarily about the making of DS9, it deserves to be in the DS9 board. Edited September 5, 2003 by Sasooni Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VaBeachGuy 12 Posted September 5, 2003 Here's a link for the U.S. Amazon: Amazon.COM USA It looks like a good book, one I will order. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A l t e r E g o 9 Posted September 5, 2003 And it weighs a pound and a half! :lol: It's all true, it's a spectacular book and any serious DS9 fan must have it. It has everything that is missing from the special features disks. I do have one complaint however; its index leaves much to be desired. The Captains Logs has a much better index, all fact and stats about TOS TAS and TNG are a breeze to find, the best the DS9C does is list the episodes by season including production #'s and original air dates, no names or places are present. Also the paper is a little like Bible paper (fragile) but I see why that was necessary to keep the weight down. Still, it was a great investment and I'm not sorry I paid the 40 clams. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VaBeachGuy 12 Posted September 5, 2003 Still, it was a great investment and I'm not sorry I paid the 40 clams. How long have you had it? I think it's $17 on Amazon right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A l t e r E g o 9 Posted September 5, 2003 I bought it 10/19/02. I was at the bookstore and had cash in hand, it was sitting there so I scooped it up. I probably spend a lot more than I have to by paying retail all the time but society has raised me to be an obedient little big spender. :lol: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sam The Smuggler 1 Posted September 6, 2003 Hey, I'd Like To Get One Of Those The Book Store In The Mall Has TNG and VOY Ones, But Not A DS9 One Though :lol: Oh Well...I'll Still Get Them Too, lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A l t e r E g o 9 Posted September 6, 2003 The VOY Compainion is next on my list, I hope it is as good as the DS9C only including an expanded index. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 5 Posted September 6, 2003 Cool..Looks like a great book..I have the TNG Companion and this one looks just as good..I'll have to pick one up.. :lol: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A l t e r E g o 9 Posted September 6, 2003 Question please. TNG "Companion?" Is this different from The Captains Logs? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 5 Posted September 6, 2003 Question please. TNG "Companion?" Is this different from The Captains Logs? Yes, I'm sure that it is different than the Captain's Logs.."Star Trek the Next Generation Companion"..Revised and updated to include all of TNG TV episodes and all of TNG Movies thru Nemesis..It is a cool book... By the way..I've never heard of the "Captain's Logs"...I'll have to do a search for it on Amazon.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A l t e r E g o 9 Posted September 6, 2003 Sure enough. I've never heard of the NGC till now, I thought the CL's were the only OS, AS, NG reference book. Guess I got another one to get. Thanks. Here is the Captains Log book and link. http://half.ebay.com/cat/buy/prod.cgi?cpid...d=1856&ad=53983 And dont forget the Supplemental... http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/031...0306939-4763801 Those two books may be dated but they are a gold mine of easy to access reference material. (GOOD INDEXS) :lol: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 5 Posted September 6, 2003 (edited) I found a great deal on the DS9 Software Companion on the Star Trek the Experience Web Site..Looks like it's only $3.90...!! ST: The Experience Edited September 6, 2003 by spacetigger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A l t e r E g o 9 Posted September 6, 2003 Sweet! :lol: If at the time of the CON, ZEK still has one of those in stock I will try to strike a deal with him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
