Franz Joseph Schnaubelt published the original Star Fleet Technical Manual in 1975; since then other manuals have been created by fans and professional artists alike to chronicle the increasing variety of both canon and noncanon vessels and gear.
In 1975, Franz Joseph Schnaubelt released the first Star Fleet Technical Manual. Since then, a range of manuals has been created by both fans and professionals to document the increasing number of starships and gear, including both official and unofficial items.