In the twenty-five years since it premiered on network television, bringing in the planets of the Federation and the voyages of the Starship Enterprise into America's living rooms and the national consciousness, Star Trek has become a worldwide phenomenon, crossing generations and cultures in its enduring universal appeal. Now, in celebration of Star Trek's twenty-fifth anniversary, here are James Blish's classic adaptations of Star Trek's dazzling first season scripts. And there's more: A new introduction written especially for this omnibus by one of Star Trek's creators, D.C. Fontana. Blish's original prefaces to each volume are annotated for this edition and production credits for each episode. Production stills accompanying each story. Explore the final frontier with science fiction's most well-known and beloved captain, crew, and starship, with twenty-seven tales of high adventure, including The Naked Time, Shore Leave, The Squire Of Gothos, Space Seed, and the City On The Edge Of Forever.