Saturday, October 27, 2012

Star Trek: The Complete Unauthorized History


In case you haven't guessed by now I am a HUGE Star Trek fan-especially of the original series.  I am what would be called a 'Trekker'  not 'Trekkie' because I watched the original run of the series when it first aired.  In other words I am a 'Alpha' Star Trek fan.

Over the last 46 years Star Trek evolved from a failed prime time TV series to a multi-national conglomerate of successful movies, TV series, a library of books, magazines, fan publications, games, video games and on and on.

It has made its stars both rich and famous and has forever altered and influenced modern society.  Much of the technology only fantasized by its writers have come true or at lease are on the brink of fruition.

It has inspired generations of scientists, technicians, writers and artists.  It is a true multi-national phenomenon.

In Star Trek: The Complete Unauthorized History, author Robert Greenberger, with publisher Voyageur Press, has compiled a history of Star Trek unlike any other.  

Using images of Star Trek collectibles and merchandize created through the decades the book traces Star Trek from its initial concept as "The Wagon Train to the stars," to its rebirth as a blockbuster film with new actors playing the rolls of the original crew.

Learn all there is to learn about the various movies, TV series, actors and actresses, directors, production staff, marketing, promotion and all other aspects of making Star Trek the entity it is today.

If you are a Star Trek fan you'll be delighted and surprised by the plethora of photos included along with various personal accounts, interviews and recollections.  "Live long and start reading!"