As 2023 comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the Trekkie reason for all seasons: Star Trek! This year saw the release of the third and final season of Star Trek: Picard, the strong sophomore season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, and an exceptional evolution for Star Trek: Lower Decks in season 4. And in April 2024, we have the conclusive Star Trek: Discovery season 5 to which we can look forward to.
But in the meantime, there are holiday gifts to be purchased! Here are five items that are sure to cover every Trekkie on your list. And if you’re still looking for more options, follow the link at the bottom of this guide for even more Trekkie gift-buying guidance. As Captain Carol Freeman (Dawnn Lewis) might say: Wrap me!
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Star Trek: Picard: The Complete Series
Is there a Trekkie in your life who is Jean-Luc Picard’s number one fan? Or do you know someone who has somehow missed Picard’s three stellar seasons? All 30 episodes of the show are included in this collection. From the introduction of new characters in the first two seasons to the Star Trek: The Next Generation reunion in the third, this smart and unexpected sequel series goes where Picard’s narrative has never gone before. This includes exploring the titular character’s formative personal history.
Plus, the complete series set has over seven hours of bonus features. These include hilarious gag reels, a related Star Trek: Short Treks episode, and informative and in-depth featurettes and Q&As. Plus, two season 1 episodes and five of the season 3 episodes have star-studded audio commentaries. Now that’s boldly going!
You can find Picard: The Complete Series here.
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Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan: The Making of the Classic Film
Go behind the scenes of the making of the iconic movie with Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan: The Making of the Classic Film by John Tenuto & Maria Jose Tenuto. This gorgeous book features tons of behind-the-scenes photos from the production of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. These are perfectly paired with incredibly well-researched text, culled from a wide variety of sources. These are immaculately cited with footnotes and a thorough appendix (bless you, Tenutos).
This book is filled with information, even for fans who have watched many Star Trek II featurettes and listened to multiple Wrath of Khan commentaries. For example, I learned that Catherine Coulson, also known as the Log Lady from Twin Peaks, was the first camera assistant on The Wrath of Khan. In fact, because of her work on the movie, she is believed to have been the first woman to ever hold that role in a major Hollywood production. Featuring a foreword by Julie Nimoy, who worked on the movie as a production assistant, this book is a must for any fan of The Wrath of Khan.
You can find The Wrath of Khan: The Making of the Classic Film here.
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Seasons 1 and 2 Steelbook Editions
Looking for a gift that would be best for those uninitiated to the world of Star Trek? Consider Strange New Worlds seasons 1 and 2, both currently available in a handsome, gift-worthy steelbook edition. This series follows the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise under Captain Christopher Pike (Anson Mount). Already entrenched Trekkies will find plenty of continuity-related elements to appreciate. But even those who have never watched a minute of Trek will soon be won over by this smart, bright series. This is thanks to a cast who are hemorrhaging charisma so consistently that we might want to have someone in sick bay take a look at them.
While season 2 features the show-stopping musical episode, “Subspace Rhapsody,” new arrivals will want to be sure and watch the first season, well, first. Trust me: those character arcs pay off!
You can pick up SNW season 1 here and SNW season 2 here.
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Star Trek: The Art of Neville Page
Star Trek: The Art of Neville Page, as told by Joe Nazzaro, showcases the Star Trek design work of the inimitable Neville Page. It begins with a survey of his work on the three Star Trek Kelvin Timeline movies. However, the main event of this art book is an in-depth look at the creatures of Discovery seasons one, two and three. Also included is a brief survey of Discovery season four and a survey of Picard seasons one and two.
In addition to images and photos of the design process at various stages, this book also includes lots of illuminating text. This provides invaluable insight into how Page’s thoughtful, creative and unique personal experiences have informed his interesting design work. This hefty hardcover will be an ideal gift for Disco devotees who will appreciate the additional texture Page’s underlying ideas bring to aliens on-screen. This book includes an introduction by Alex Kurtzman and an afterword by Michael Westmore, a particularly nice inclusion.
Pick up The Art of Neville Page here.
Star Trek: Lower Decks: U.S.S. Cerritos Crew Handbook
Have you ever wanted to join Starfleet, but are realistic about your likely proximity to the flagship? Experience integration in the Cali class with the Star Trek: Lower Decks: U.S.S. Cerritos Crew Handbook by Chris Farnell. This book is designed to look just like an orientation handbook for new Cerritos crew members. However, it was printed with editorial notes from Lt. J-G Bradward Boimler and other familiar Lower Decks characters.
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You’ll laugh, you’ll learn, you’ll wonder why Matt and Kimolu aren’t yet headlining their own spinoff series!
You can get ahold of the Star Trek: Lower Decks: U.S.S. Cerritos Crew Handbook here.
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