The Kelvin Timeline of Star Trek
Essays on J.J. Abrams' Final Frontier
(Author) Matthew Wilhelm KapellIn an era of reboots, restarts and retreads, J.J. Abrams' Star Trek trilogy--featuring new, prequel adventures of Kirk, Spock and the rest of the original series characters, aboard the USS Enterprise--has brought the franchise to a new generation and perfected a process that is increasingly central to entertainment media: reinvigorating the beloved classic. This collection of new essays offers the first in-depth analysis of the new trilogy and the vision of the next generation of Star Trek film-makers. Issues of gender, race, politics, economics, technology and morality--always key themes of the franchise--are explored in the 21st century context of "The Kelvin Timeline."
Matthew Wilhelm Kapell
Matthew Wilhelm Kapell is a renowned literary scholar known for his groundbreaking work "Playing with the Past in Contemporary American Culture." His research delves into the intersection of history, pop culture, and video games, offering fresh insights into how narratives shape our understanding of the past. His writing is insightful and thought-provoking.