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The Klingon Dictionary

by Marc Okrand, Klingon Language Institute, Dave Stern
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Overview

The Klingon Dictionary is the first comprehensive sourcebook for Klingon language and syntax, including fundamental rules of grammar as well as words and expressions that illustrate the complex nature of Klingon culture. It features a precise pronunciation guide, rules for proper use of affixes and suffixes, and a small phrasebook with Klingon translations for essential expressions such as "Activate the transport beam," "Always trust your instincts," and the ever-popular "Surrender or die!"

From the man who designed the Klingon language and culture for the Star Trek feature films and Star Trek: The Next Generation, here is a comprehensive sourcebook for Klingon language and syntax--the only one of its kind.

Synopsis

The Klingon Dictionary is the first comprehensive sourcebook for Klingon language and syntax, including fundamental rules of grammar as well as words and expressions that illustrate the complex nature of Klingon culture. It features a precise pronunciation guide, rules for proper use of affixes and suffixes, and a small phrasebook with Klingon translations for essential expressions such as "Activate the transport beam," "Always trust your instincts," and the ever-popular "Surrender or die!"

About the Author, Marc Okrand

Marc OkrandMarc Okrand devised the dialogue and coached the actors speaking the Klingon

TM language heard in Star Trek III: The Search for Spock

TM, Star Trek V: The Final Frontier

TM, and Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country

TM. The Klingon language he developed has also been used in a number of episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation

® and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

®. In addition, he created the Vulcan dialogue for Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan

TM and Star Trek III.

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Book Details

Published
January 1, 1992
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Adult Publishing Group
Pages
192
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780671745592

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