Star Trek FAQ (Unofficial and Unauthorized) : Everything Left to Know About the First Voyages of the Starship Enterprise

This book is not endorsed sponsored or affiliated with CBS Studios Inc. Paramount Pictures or the Star Trek franchise. EStar Trek FAQE tells the complete story of EStar TrekE from the before the beginning (the books films and TV shows that inspired producer Gene Roddenberry to create EStar TrekE) until after the end (when the show emerged as a cultural phenomenon in syndication) and including dramatic behind-the-scenes stories (e.g. Leonard Nimoy's struggle with alcoholism and actress Grace Lee Whitney's controversial firing) often omitted from authorized histories of the program. Along with in-depth looks at the pre- and post-ETrekE careers of the show's iconic leads EStar Trek FAQE includes profiles of guest stars and redshirt extras alike as well as the many writers technicians and artisans whose efforts enabled EStar TrekE to take flight. The book also explores the show's unprecedented resurgence in the 1970s with chapters devoted to early EStar TrekE fiction merchandising and the short-lived animated series. Combining a wealth of fascinating information about every facet of the show's production with original analysis of EStar TrekE's enduring appeal and cultural influence EStar Trek FAQE goes where no EStar TrekE book has gone before.