Trek Lit Reviews: Revisit The Voyage Home in This New Making Of Book!

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Revisit The Voyage Home in This New Making Of Book!

Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home
The Making of the Classic Film
by John Tenuto and Marie Jose Tenuto

A new hardcover hits shelves today, giving readers a chance to deep dive into the making of one of the most beloved films in the Star Trek franchise: Star Trek IV: The One With the Whales!

Interviews, photographs, and behind-the-scenes insights fill the pages of this new reference book, and even long-time fans will find themselves learning new tidbits about one of their favourite films!

Check out the cover art, back-cover blurb, and links to purchase from Amazon below.

Publisher's description:

An in-depth look at the making of Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, featuring new and exclusive interviews, and rarely seen production art and behind-the-scenes images.
Go behind the scenes of one of the most beloved entries in the Star Trek saga with Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home – The Making of the Classic Film. This definitive companion takes fans deep into the heart of the 1986 production that brought humor, heart, and humpback whales to the final frontier.
Packed with exclusive interviews, rare photographs, and untold stories from cast and crew, this book reveals how director Leonard Nimoy and the creative team crafted a legendary time-travel adventure. From the challenges of shooting on location in San Francisco, to groundbreaking special effects needed to create the animatronic whales, to the environmental message that still resonates today, this insider account celebrates the risks and rewards of boldly going in a new direction.
Whether you're a lifelong Trek fan or a film history enthusiast, discover the artistry and camaraderie behind a film that helped redefine what a Star Trek movie could be.