The third volume in the acclaimed Designing the Starships series delves into the J.J. Abrams-era Star Trek films, exploring the design process behind nearly 20 starships featured in Star Trek (2009), Star Trek Into Darkness (2013), and Star Trek Beyond (2016). This volume provides an in-depth look at how some of Hollywood’s most talented designers conceptualized and brought to life the ships of the Kelvin Timeline, from early sketches to the finished models that appeared on screen. It details the creative evolution of ships like the U.S.S. Enterprise, the heavily armed U.S.S. Vengeance, and a fleet of Federation ships barely seen on screen. ✔ Covers nearly 20 starships from the modern Star Trek films✔ Explores the design evolution of Federation, Klingon, and Romulan ships✔ Includes six never-before-seen starship designs from Star Trek Beyond✔ Profiles iconic ships such as the U.S.S. Enterprise, U.S.S. Enterprise-A, Narada, U.S.S. Kelvin, Spock's Jellyfish, and more This volume also explains the origins of the Kelvin Timeline, an alternate reality timeline in which the modern Star Trek films take place—named after the U.S.S. Kelvin, the ship captained by James T. Kirk’s father in the opening moments of Star Trek (2009). A must-have for Star Trek enthusiasts, Designing the Starships: Volume 3 is a definitive guide to the starships of the rebooted Star Trek universe, offering exclusive behind-the-scenes insights into their creation and design history.