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Science of Star Trek by Mark Brake

Science of Star Trek by Mark Brake

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Boldly go where no man has gone before and discover the real science behind the Star Trek galaxy.

Star Trek is one of the highest-grossing media franchises of all time, but it is noted for more than just entertainment. It is famous for its forward-thinking themes and its visionary technology that has inspired generations of real-world scientists and engineers.

The Reality Behind the Fiction
The Science of Star Trek explores one of the greatest science-fiction universes ever created. Mark Brake showcases the tech that inspired the real-world science of today.

This book addresses the burning questions every fan has asked:

  • The Physics of Flight: Is Warp Drive actually possible according to Einstein's theories?
  • Beam Me Up: Could we ever really build a transporter, or does quantum physics forbid it?
  • New Life Forms: How likely are we to meet humanoid aliens, and what would they actually look like?
  • Future Tech: From holodecks to replicators, how close are we to the gadgets of the 24th century?

🔭 From the Desk of Paul Bracken:
"I can't tell you how many professional astronomers I know who started out being inspired by Spock. This book is a fun reality check. It separates the 'Hollywood magic' from the theoretical possibilities. It turns out that some of the wildest ideas in Star Trek aren't actually impossible—just very, very difficult!"

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Anonymous

This was a birthday gift for my son, who followed Star Trek through the years. Now he has a wide collection of Star Trek CD's etc. The book was a hit! I was so happy - he feels he will purchase one of your pictures, at some time in the future. Thanks! Happy!

Thank you so much for this stellar review! We are thrilled to hear the book was such a hit for your son's birthday. It's always a challenge finding the perfect gift for a lifelong Star Trek fan, so we're glad this one hit the mark. Please wish him a very happy birthday from all of us here, and let him know we'd be absolutely honored to help him pick out the perfect deep-space print whenever he's ready to bring a piece of the cosmos into his home. Live long and prosper!

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Sarah Austin

Amazing, Paul is truly passionate and wonderful perfect

Hi Sarah, thank you so much for the incredibly kind words and the 5-star review! It was an absolute pleasure working with you to get this special Father's Day gift all the way across the pond, and I am so thrilled to hear it was such a hit with your dad. Wishing you both all the best from California! — Paul