The making of star trek book

Gene roddenberry and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The long, hard battle of televisions first tentative step toward adult science fiction, with the complete story of how the u. Includes an indepth guide to all 15 thrilling episodes with insight from those. I was thinking of all the hurdles that everyone involved with making the show had to go through. But the making of star trek is much more than any of the later books with similar names.

The making of star trek is a behindthescenes description of the creation of star trek. The official facebook page for the making fake star trek book series by john lim and andy bray. Dec 22, 2017 insider stories from the pioneers of the tv series star trek. This book doesnt idealize or simplify the making of the series. The making of star trek the motion picture by gene roddenberry. Susan sackett and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The making of star trek v is the story of how shatner faced that challenge, including. You can also buy our first book here or sign up for our mail list to get some extra goodies. Whitfield, mentioned in the audio commentary of star trek. In 1977, star trek fans shuld have been treated to a new series, star trek phase ii. The first of two mustread star trek novels by ford, the final reflection is the first novel to delve into klingon culture and show the klingons as having honor and valid ideas of their own. This is a list of reference books on the subjects of star trek. Making more fake star trek is now available for order paperback kindle.

The making of star trek mass market paperback 12 aug 1986 by stephen e. Two new star trek books explore 50 years of behindthescenes drama. All the actors were signed, sets and props were designed, new models were. Buy a cheap copy of the making of star trek book by gene roddenberry. A newly revised, 2 book set is to be released on october 18, 2016 with about 300 pages of new and expanded entries, up to and including into darkness. The making of star trek paperback january 1, 1977 by unknown author 4. What sets the making of star trek apart from all of those others especially the books written about the original series, is the fact that it was first published, while the show was still in production. Covering all aspects of the star trek phenomenon, from blistering news and brandnew photos from the set of films and television shows, to exclusive features covering the eras of kirk and spock, jean luc picard, captains sisko, janeway and archer, and more star trek magazine is your indispensable guide to the star trek universe. It was written by stephen edward whitfield using a pen name. Written in 1968 while the show was in the 2nd half of season 3, authors stephen whitfield and star trek.

The making of star trek star trek by gene roddenberry and. That and other fascinating trivia can be found in this book, which delivers exactly what it promises, a fun behindthescenes look of the eighth star trek feature film, first contact. Deep space nine is an exclusive look at the incredible adventure that began long before the first scene was shot. If those stories of the pending demise of what is now called star trek. The book about the making of star trek published by user, 9 years ago back when there was little else written about star trek, before david gerrolds great world of star trek analysis or franz josephs blueprints, the making of star trek was the ultimate. Buy the making of star trek by stephen e whitfield online at alibris.

For more details on inuniverse technical manuals, please see list of star trek technical manuals. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. The book arrived on time and in better condition than advertised. I have a question, does reading these books and looking behind the curtain, so to speak, does it make watching star trek a different experience for you.

The first television series, called star trek and now known as the original series, debuted on september 8, 1966 and aired for three seasons on nbc. The hugo awardwinning author wrote the books that adapted every single original star trek episode into short stories, and then went on to write the first star trek novel for adults, in 1970. The making of star trek paperback 1986 by stephen e. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. Gene roddenberry and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. The making of the star trek movies book collection.

The making of star trek book by stephen and rodenberry. The making of star trek by stephen e whitfield alibris. The making of star trek 9780345234018 by stephen e. Two new star trek books explore 50 years of behindthe. Get the best deals on star trek books when you shop the largest online selection at. The making of star trek mass market paperback may 12, 1973 by stephen e. Jul 28, 2015 ricardo montalban discusses the film star trek ii. Today is the 10year anniversary of the shoes video. Star trek is an american media franchise based on the science fiction television series created by gene roddenberry. Written in 1968 while the show was in the 2nd half of season 3, authors stephen whitfield and star. It doesnt enthusiastically praise everything and everyone involved in its production.

The motion picture is a contemporary behindthescenes reference book on the creation of the first star trek movie. Insider stories from the pioneers of the tv series star trek. Goodreads members who liked the making of star trek also liked. I read this 30 years ago when it first came out and likely enjoyed it then and when i ran across it at a library book sale i decided to pick it up and read it again, but it isnt really a good history of the making of star trek. A multi point of view reference book, in which input from a wide range of production contributors, from studio executives to costumers, was processed, it was the first of its kind. Find books like the making of star trek from the worlds largest community of readers. Inside star trek the real story herbert solow robert justman. Bantam books was the first licensed publisher of star trek tiein fiction. As star trek las vegas week continues, today brings another product announcement to help fans prep for the early 2020 premiere of star trek. The making of star trek, deep space nine book, 1994. The last conversation, detailed a series of conversations she had with roddenberry over the last months of his life.

When star trek first aired in 1966, it expanded the viewers imaginations about what was possible in their lifetimes. Something of a time capsule from that period, the book presents the history of the shows creation and evolution from initial concept through its second season. Jan 01, 2015 creature features publishing presents a legendary, longlost makingof movie book. Discover the making of season one the official companion, get unprecedented access to the first season from the people who created it and immerse yourself in star trek. On this episode of making fake star trek podcast, john and andy speak with special guest megan prikhodko, the brilliant editor for their upcoming book, making fake star trek. The making of star trek by gene roddenberry,stephen e. All novels were published as mass market paperback editions. Books similar to the making of star trek goodreads. Making star wars is the leading source in original podcast content, spoilers, speculation and discussion of star wars. The motion picture from wallaby books 1980 with color photos. The absence of information on the third season is due to nbcs cancellation of the series.

The making of star trek the book on how to write for tv. Gene roddenberry and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now. So, i was sure glad to find a copy on amazon after i saw the latest star trek movie, into. Titled star trek creator, it was published in 1995. My favorite was the making of star trek by stephen e. Enterprise was designed, her weaponry, equipment and power resources, the original concept behind the show, how the continuity is maintained, backgrounds of the characters.

Published 1968 by ballantine books in new york, usa. Throughout star trek s three decades plus history, there have been plenty of making of books, to choose from. A few years ago, i helped make a star trek fan film called to serve all my days starring walter koenig, the making of this fan film has been documented in a new book called making fake star trek by two of the actors from the film, andy bray who played chekov and john lim who played sulu. This is a list of reference books on the subjects of. The best star trek books for the 50th anniversary book riot. The biography of the leading science fiction tv program star trek. The enterprise war is now one of my favorite star trek novels, ever. Return to tomorrow is a stunningly detailed and candid oral history, going behind the scenes of one of the most famous films not only in star trek history, but all of science. Jun 30, 2019 veteran crafter, author, and star trek fan angie pedersen penned the star trek craft book, a fun and authoritative howto book for creating those items and 22 more themed crafts. The 1991 standalone titan books publication was intended specifically for the uk market. Filled with quotations from cast members, memos to and from gene roddenberry the making of star trek. Filled with anecdotes and insights covering all aspects of what television viewers see each week, as well as littleknown stories of borg tribbles, cardassian bowling alleys, and the funniest joke in the universe, this.

The complete history of the tv series, from conception, design and scripting to how the finished product was produced and sold. My father had been a star trek fan when it first came out and had a number of star trek books which he gave to me i read over those books constantly. Publication date 1968 topics star trek television program publisher new york, ballantine books collection. The making of star trek star trek by gene roddenberry and stephen e whitfield book cover, description, publication history. It is the first book of its kind, and probably the first book about star trek at all. Jan 18, 2020 i had read david gerrolds book the world of star trek, so i understood intellectually the idea that the captain shouldnt be the one going on the away missions and endangering his life, so. Garfield reevesstevens an indepth look behind the scenes of the smashhit television series.

Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. The making of star trek was a professionallypublished book, published by ballentine. Today, many of the spaceage technologies displayed on the show, like space shuttles, cell phones, and desktop computers, have already gone from science fiction to science fact. The timespan covered by its author, susan sackett, ran from may 1975 to october 1979, before the movie was released.

This is the book, written by stephen poe, under the pseudonym stephen e. The making of star trek is a behind the scenes description of the creation of star trek. The making of star trek is an interesting behind the scenes look at the making of star trek. He borrowed the book, and somehow, it got lost and i never got it back. The making of star trek is an interesting behindthescenes look at the making of star trek. Nov 20, 2014 the making of star trek, by stephen e. Picard picard book and comic prequels begin rollout. It has been, to date, the most reprinted star trek reference book ever. The final frontier, william shatner took on an entirely new challenge to not only star, but serve as director and cowriter of a multimillion dollar hollywood epic. Written in 1968 while the show was in the 2nd half of season 3, authors stephen whitfield and star trek creator gene roddenberry give readers a complete tour of the nascency and execution of the legendary show.