Star Trek Art & Visual Effects

The behind-the-scenes story of the legendary first film is finally revealed. "Star Trek: The Motion Picture: The Art and Visual Effects" - the long-awaited Japanese translation! Featuring interviews with the production staff and a wealth of visual art and photographs never before seen in Japan, this is the ultimate visual book of the Star Trek films.

From the beloved crew members like Kirk, Spock, and McCoy, to the beloved characters like Ilea and Decker who first appeared in the films.

The numerous costumes newly created for the theatrical version, and the artistically beautiful visual effects by Douglas Trumbull (Close Encounters of the Third Kind) and John Dykstra (Star Wars).

The visual artists who created that imagery—Syd Mead, Ralph McCurry, Robert Able, Andrew Probert, Ken Adams, and others.

The science fiction drama series "Star Trek," which aired from 1966 to 1969,

was initially met with low ratings and ended after only three seasons.

However, subsequent reruns across the United States garnered a large fanbase, creating a social phenomenon where fans were called "Trekkies."

Responding to this enthusiasm, Paramount Pictures aimed to revive "Star Trek."

Initially planned as a two-hour television special, it gradually evolved into a feature film.

Many famous science fiction writers, screenwriters, and directors were involved, but ultimately, the project was spearheaded by Robert Wise, the master director of films such as "The Sound of Music," "West Side Story," and "The Andromeda Strain."

However, the film version's "voyage" was far from smooth, fraught with numerous problems (including a change in the special effects director and budget overruns)...

Star Trek Star Trek: The Motion Picture Director: Robert Wise Screenplay: Harold Livingston Original Story: Alan Dean Foster Producer/Original Author: Gene Roddenberry Music: Jerry Goldsmith Cinematography: Richard H. Kline Editing: Todd C. Ramsay US Distributor: Paramount Pictures Japan Distributor: CIC Pictures US Release Date: December 7, 1979 Japan Release Date: July 12, 1980