This book offers the first in-depth biography of the cast of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Adam Shrager’s exhaustive research reveals fascinating information about the actors who starred as the crew of the Enterprise-D. It details their lives, their non-Star Trek roles, and the development of their characters. Follow Patrick Stewart from his working class boyhood to his role as Captain of the most famous starship in history Discover how Jonathan Frakes ‘borrowed’ his trademark swagger from John Wayne Learn about the surprising dance background of Gates McFadden Written by a fan, for fans, this is an important addition to the literature of the galaxy THIS BOOK HAS NOT BEEN AUTHORISED BY ANY ENTITY INVOLVED WITH THE CREATION OR PRODUCTION OF STAR TREK