The Making of Star Trek: First Contact

Publisher's description

 * From the book jacket
 * One captain, against orders, must succeed whether all others have failed...


 * Prepare for the ultimate Star Trek experience as the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise, headed by Captain Jean-Luc Picard, take on their most fearsome enemies, the deadly Borg, in a battle across space and time!


 * Discover all the behind-the-scenes secrets of the movie, including:
 * In-depth interview with first-time movie director, Jonathan Frakes;
 * Profiles of the all-star cast, including Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, Brent Spiner, LeVar Burton, Michael Dorn, Gates McFadden and Marina Sirtis;
 * Special features on guest stars Alfre Woodard, James Cromwell, Alice Krige, Dwight Schultz and Robert Picardo;
 * See how the production team built the new USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-E), from concept sketch to finished film;
 * See how the costume and make-up teams created the villainous Borg;
 * Marvel at the technical wizardry of Industrial Light & Magic's special effects.


 * Resistance is futile.

Contents

 * In the beginning...
 * Pre-production
 * Writers
 * Director
 * The cast
 * Patrick Stewart
 * Jonathan Frakes
 * Brent Spiner
 * LeVar Burton
 * Michael Dorn
 * Gates McFadden
 * Marina Sirtis
 * Alfre Woodard
 * James Cromwell
 * Alice Krige
 * Dwight Schultz
 * Robert Picardo
 * Behind the scenes
 * Production Design
 * Costumes
 * Make-Up
 * The Shoot
 * Visual Effects
 * Soundtrack
 * Credits