Klingon for the Galactic Traveler (Star Trek)

When I got this book, I was already a fan of the Klingon language (enough to say {tlhIngan Hol vIjatlhlaH, 'ach vIjatlhlaHchu'be'.}), so I was certainly expecting that I'd enjoy it, as I did "The Klingon Dictionary" (TKD). However, what I was not expecting was that I'd enjoy much, MUCH more than TKD. TKD is a very fun book, and a very good starting point for anybody who's interested in the Klingon language. However, it is basically a book of grammar - a reference book - and thus it is at times a bit dry. The sort of book that you pick up, learn something from, smile and put down. "Klingon for the Galactic Traveler" (KGT) is something quite different; it's a well-written, well-thought-out, imaginative crash course into Klingon culture, and one heck of a page-turner! Prior to reading this book, I was of the belief that while Marc Okrand was a great linguist, he wasn't really all that invested in Klingon culture. Boy, was I wrong; not only does the book show his familiarity with all that Klingons had done on-screen up until that time, but it's also the sort of book that I'd like all future Trek writers (including fanfic:ers) to read (along with Ford's "The Final Reflection") before they incorporate Klingons into their stories, to provide a deeper cultural background to their characters. This and "The Klingon Way" are probably the two of Okrand's books that I'd recommend even to ordinary Trekkies who are interested in Klingons but aren't really out to learn the language. There are certainly some parts that cater quite specifically to us Klingon-speakers, but even if I weren't a jatlhwI', I expect I'd still give this book 4/5 stars. Also, if you do read it, you'll probably pick up some {tlhIngan Hol} without really trying, sense it's weaved into the text.

If you are interested in learning the Klingon language, there are two reference that you must have at minimum. The first is the Klingon dictionary The Klingon Dictionary (Star Trek) . You will not find a comparable reference on line. The second is this book. This book links the Klingon language to Klingon culture. Since language and culture are intimately intertwined, you cannot fully understand one without the other. I also think in general, you will enjoy Marc's writing style. From it you will get the impression that Klingons are real (at least for us, their language is!). Klingon is currently the second most popular conlang (comstructed language; the first most popular is Esperanto), and there are many creative works (including an opera) in Klingon. So, here's an excuse to start learning Klingon! QaQ jaj! (good day!)

A somewhat of a joke gift to my wife, but we both actually really enjoy it and are having fun with the book... We're looking forward to pulling out one of our Star Trek DVDs and seeing if we can follow the Klingon. Good little book. Kapla!

Really amazing contribution to the Klingon corpus. I wonder if Okrand just had fun with his subsequent Klingon books. This one is more of a sociolinguistic romp, whereas "The Klingon Way" lists Klingon proverbs of note, a real monument to invented languages in fiction and a delight of human thought.

Excellent book. Just what I wanted and needed

It was a perfect gift for my Klingon fan hubby. It was just as pictured, easy to understand, and arrived brand new, undamaged. Shipped a tad slow, but worth the wait.

This continuation by Okrand does a great job of filling in some holes found in the dictionary. And now the site thinks I typed less than three words in a seventeen word sentence. What the heck...

This is the second book linguist Marc Okrand has written on the Klingon langugage. He created it for the Star Trek series. Believe it or not, there are people who do speak Klingon. They even get together to speak it and publish a journal. This book talks about "regional" Klingon variations, specialized vocabulary (especially relating to warfare), phonetics, and language changes. It is fun to write in Klingon! See, too, Okrand's KLINGON DICTIONARY.

bIpIv'a' paq luq Hol ghoj qaS jar puS bIpIv'a' paq luq Hol ghoj qaS jar puS bIpIv'a' paq luq Hol ghoj qaS jar puS

C'était un cadeau, il a comblé le geek à qui ce livre était destiné En plus du dictionnaire Klingon-Anglais, ce livre vient parfaitement compléter les indispensables pour parler Klingon.

Having learned Klingon for about three years, I finally dived into the Galactic Traveller. I found it entertaining, as well as widening my vocabulary. Marc Okrand has a gift for creating humour out of so-called Klingon culture. You almost believe it is real! If you are a Klingon fan, this is a terrific addition to any Klingon library.

Valido

A must have for the new (and old) Klingonspeaker alike. It is not as much a book on the language, but it focusses more on how the language described in the Klingon Dictionary is used on an everyday basis and fleshes it out making it something that is alive. Even if you do are not interested in speaking the language, Klingon for the Galactic Traveler gives a very interesting and in depth view in the culture and lives of this interesting made up people, making them come to life even more.