Star Trek Discovery: The Art of Glenn Hetrick's Alchemy Studios

Star Trek: Discovery introduces Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green), captain of the U.S.S. Discovery, who leads the expedition seeking imaginative new worlds and new civilizations, while exploring the dramatic contemporary themes that have been a signature of the franchise since its inception in 1966.


This illustrated coffee-table book features the art and behind-the-scenes photography inside Alchemy Studios and interviews with Glenn and his team about the design and creation of the aliens and creatures from Seasons 1-5 of the hit-TV show. Star Trek: Discovery is available to stream now on Paramount+.“If you love Star Trek art books, like I do, this one should have a treasured spot on your shelf. At least, whenever you can tear yourself away from poring over the huge, gorgeous photographs! And as you read the text, you’ll gain a deep appreciation for the massive amount of logistics and labor that goes in to producing just one slice of a high-definition science fiction show in the 2020’s.” – TrekMovie.com


“I cannot emphasize what an invigorating and fascinating book Star Trek: The Art of Glenn Hetrick’s Alchemy Studios: Revealing the Magic of Prosthetic Makeup by Joe Nazzaro turned out to be. There is a whole lot to love on every page of this gorgeous, coffee table-sized hardcover. It thoroughly explores another thread of the fascinating tapestry that is making Star Trek.” - Geek Girl Authority


“It’s easy to recommend The Art of Glenn Hetrick’s Alchemy Studios. Discovery is a landmark show, and its creature design was top-notch. The fine folks at Alchemy Studios deserve a tribute to their work, and this book fits that role nicely.” - Trek NewsJoe Nazzaro is a New Jersey/London-based entertainment journalist with more than a dozen books and 3,000 interviews to his credit. He has covered the Star Trek universe extensively for such magazines as Starlog, Starburst, TV Zone, Sci Fi Now and several licensed Star Trek magazines in the US and UK. Nazzaro previously wrote about the makeup FX of Star Trek in Star Trek Beyond: The Makeup Artistry of Joel Harlow (2017). Based in New Jersey, US.