Star Trek: The Original Voyages book to release Nov. 10, 2026

Penguin Random House and Ten Speed Press will release "Star Trek: The Original Voyages: A Visual History" on November 10, 2026. The publication arrives following the celebration of the "Star Trek" diamond anniversary last month, which marked 60 years since the series first aired on NBC on September 8, 1966. The anniversary was commemorated with various events, including documentaries, special screenings, tributes, parade floats, and interviews.

Authored by Kyle Newman and Jeff Bond, the 416-page hardback serves as the first volume of a two-book series examining the complete history of the franchise. The book documents the classic characters and plotlines of the original television series, which the synopsis notes left an indelible mark on popular culture despite running for only three seasons and 79 episodes. According to the provided description, the series soon spawned an animated television series, a major motion picture franchise, and a way of life for dedicated fans.

The volume chronicles the story of the U.S.S. Enterprise and its crew, listing James T. Kirk (William Shatner), Spock (Leonard Nimoy), Leonard McCoy (DeForest Kelley), Montgomery Scott (James Doohan), Nyota Uhura (Nichelle Nichols), Pavel Chekov (Walter Koenig), and Hikaru Sulu (George Takei). It also covers the behind-the-scenes narrative of creator Gene Roddenberry and his collaborators. The text describes the series as a pioneering space fantasy that bolstered the space race and ignited the imaginations of sci-fi audiences by exploring strange new worlds and civilizations.

Readers of this collector’s edition will find archival photos, costumes, storyboards, props, filming models, and behind-the-scenes ephemera. The book extends its coverage beyond the original TV show to include the short-lived animated series and all six "Star Trek" feature films released up to 1991. Additionally, it details the franchise's broader cultural footprint, including licensed toys, comic books, convention memorabilia, media parodies, promotional roadshows, trading cards, and vintage magazine covers.

The release is priced at $60 and is described as an official visual history that documents how the iconic characters and storylines reshaped the science fiction genre. The synopsis states that few could have anticipated the enduring legacy created when the original series burst onto the screen in 1966. The book aims to provide an unprecedented exploration of the property, which continues to inspire artists, filmmakers, authors, and astronauts six decades later.