What began as a source of information for the author, Alva Underwood, has grown into 7 References. The seventh book continues the task begun in the early 80s when she realized few items on the market addressed the novels. To ignore some 400 plus novels is to ignore a vital part of the history of the United Federation of Planets and StarFleet. The television show continued its life in the novels until Paramount Studios discovered how many fans were watching re-runs of the 79 episodes and buying the novels. Their discovery warranted a movie that soon gave birth to nine others, all of which has kept the Federation universe alive and functioning. Four additional series, "The Next Generation", "DS-9", "Voyager", and "Enterprise" added information to this world.
The Reference books, just one of many efforts that expand and make available additional information not set forth in the original series and movies, cover only those novels relating to the original series. The first Reference covers 1970-1979 novels; Reference 2 covers 1980-1983; Reference 3 covers 1984-1985; Reference 4 covers 1986-1987; Reference 5 covers 1988-1989. Reference 6 covers 1990-1991 and the latest Reference covers 1992-1993.
This continued effort provides helpful information for the professional and amateur writer who want facts handily available when writing a novel and need to document its mission according to dates and events of other missions or who simply wants to refresh his memory. Readers who keep this world alive will also find these volumes of interest. These References offer brief information about a variety of items ranging from characters to missions to quotes to stardates of the missions. With careful attention to accuracy, the author provides a storehouse of information and a fascinating look into the Federation and StarFleet world.
