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In the late 1980s Gene Roddenberry and Robert H. Justman gave Marc Cushman permission and encouragement to write the definitive history of 'Star Trek®: The Original Series'. They backed up their stamp of approval by providing Marc exclusive access to all the production documents generated by the series -- everything from the creation of the idea by Gene Roddenberry to the...more
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Feb 25, 2017KemperThese Are The Voyages Marc Cushman Download Torrent Three Billboards
rated it really liked it · review of another edition Shelves: non-fiction, 2017, sci-fi, tv-movies, trekking
Star Trek just turned fifty, and since I’m a fan only a few years younger than it I’ve soaked up enough of its history and trivia over my lifetime to qualify as a bridge officer on the USS Nerdlinger. Yet this book opened my eyes to all kinds of things about the show including debunking several myths I’ve taken as Trek gospel.
It starts off as kind of your standard behind-the-scenes story of how a pilot turned cop turned TV writer/producer named Gene Roddenberry came up with the idea for a sci-fi...more
It starts off as kind of your standard behind-the-scenes story of how a pilot turned cop turned TV writer/producer named Gene Roddenberry came up with the idea for a sci-fi...more
After nearly fifty years, I thought there wasn't anything more to be said, or any more books that could possibly be mined, from the original Star Trek. Hasn't that show been talked about, and examined to death, down to every last detail?
You'd think so. But then along came These Are The Voyages: Season One by Marc Cushman and it may be the best book yet about the production of the series and one of the best books ever written about any TV show. It's a shame the book is presented as yet another fa...more
Aug 26, 2013Sean O'Hara rated it liked itYou'd think so. But then along came These Are The Voyages: Season One by Marc Cushman and it may be the best book yet about the production of the series and one of the best books ever written about any TV show. It's a shame the book is presented as yet another fa...more
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This is certainly a monumental piece of research, the first truly comprehensive history of the original Star Trek since Whitfield's The Making Of Star Trek almost half a century ago, written at a time when those involved had to watch what they say because they were all still working together. Between then and now we've had dozens of memoirs by pretty much everyone involved, from Shatner and Roddenberry down to the second assistant grip (okay, that may be an exaggeration). But these accounts are...more
Aug 20, 2013Dan rated it it was amazing
Meticulously researched and lovingly presented, the amount of work put into this book is apparent on nearly every page. To a serious fan of Star Trek, These Are The Voyages: TOS, Season One will serve not only as an interesting reference, but as a time capsule of sorts. This is the sort of supplementary material that will not simply sit on one's shelf for years; rather, many people will find themselves consulting it often to learn more about their favorite (or not-so-favorite) episodes. This app...more
Oct 08, 2013Beverly Diehl rated it it was amazing · review of another edition Shelves: history, non-fiction, rock-n-roll-music-show-biz
4.5 Stars. Disclaimer: I am a personal friend of the authors of this book, and have met several of Star Trek principals, like D.C. Fontana and David Gerrold. So of course, I'd like to see the book do well, because they are all nice people and deserve it. HOWEVER, despite being imperfect (like Gene Roddenbery and the show itself), this book stands on its own merits. It's a must-have for Trekkies, and an excellent add to a non-fiction library for those who are NOT rabid Trekkies *raising own hand*...more
Words fail me ... but I'll do my humble best. What you have here is the undeniable masterful result of years of interviews and research, along with unfettered access to the memos of the producers, writers and creators of STAR TREK during the three years of production. And it is an addictive read that will make you instantly want to re-watch Trek's first season.
Yes, that's right. This is only Volume One of Three. Over 2,000 pages or more will be on display at the close of the project (where upon...more
Yes, that's right. This is only Volume One of Three. Over 2,000 pages or more will be on display at the close of the project (where upon...more
Sep 30, 2016Robert Greenberger rated it it was amazing
Marc Cushman has written the book I wish I had written. He was granted access to the master files, so he could read the drafts, the memos. notes, and correspondence so you have a true sense of how Star Trek went from 1964 premise to 29 first season episodes.
Carefully, he explains who is who from directors like Marc Daniels and Joseph Pevney, to Steve Carbatsos, and even the production, music, and editing teams. You gain a true sense of how many people worked tirelessly to get the show on the air...more
Carefully, he explains who is who from directors like Marc Daniels and Joseph Pevney, to Steve Carbatsos, and even the production, music, and editing teams. You gain a true sense of how many people worked tirelessly to get the show on the air...more
May 05, 2015Jeanne Thornton rated it really liked it
Nietzsche has said that the gravest insult you can give anyone is to picture their ideal. This is the Robert Caro approach to Star Trek. It is obsessive and took twenty years and is full of insane and beautiful detail. Have you ever been really, really interested in why Steve Carabatsos did not 'fit in' with the Star Trek writing staff? Have you ever wondered about the exact layout of Desilu Stage 9 and 10? I am not feeling too great right now and this book is essentially like concentrating a se...more
Sep 02, 2013Michael Hanscom rated it really liked it Shelves: star-trek, star-trek-tos, nonfiction, reference
To borrow a familiar word: Fascinating. An _incredibly_ in-depth and copiously researched look into the creation and production of the original series. The sole problem is that it seems it could have used another editing pass or two, with numerous spelling or formatting errors, and occasional odd errors when venturing beyond the boundaries of the original series (the differing looks of Klingons over the years was not explained during _The Next Generation_, nor was it due to there being 'differen...more
Mar 16, 2015Walter Mcwilliams rated it it was amazing
I began this book, the first of a trilogy, which follows the production of Star Trek The Original Series from its germination though its final production about a month ago. The anthology is organized by episode in the order they were produced, which varies from the order in which they were aired. As I read each entry, I watched each episode, courtesy of Netflix. Watching the episodes, especially the first season in the order whey were produced is an eye opener as you can watch each actor begin t...more
Nov 06, 2013Reuben Herfindahl rated it it was amazing
I'm one of those old Original Series fans. Sure I like Next Gen, etc.... but they never held a candle to the Original Series.
I've been reading 'Making of Star Trek' books since I was about 10 years old. So in 30 years of reading this very tight sub-genre, this is hands down the best of the bunch. It's amazing well researched and doesn't have an agenda to promote (as many of the actor written books do). By far the most amazing thing it does is shatter the myth that Star Trek was failing in the r...more
I've been reading 'Making of Star Trek' books since I was about 10 years old. So in 30 years of reading this very tight sub-genre, this is hands down the best of the bunch. It's amazing well researched and doesn't have an agenda to promote (as many of the actor written books do). By far the most amazing thing it does is shatter the myth that Star Trek was failing in the r...more
Nov 07, 2018Bob Furnell rated it really liked it · review of another edition
This was a fantastic read. I learned so much about the creation of Trek and the first year production. Lots of stuff I didn't know previously.
For years I’ve been well aware of the hundreds of “making of” reference books on Doctor Who, but I was totally gobsmacked to find out that there were these sorts of books covering the original 1966-69 Star Trek series too.
I discovered this book one day in November 2017 while perusing Amazon.ca for some new reading material. Taking a look at the book’s ov...more
For years I’ve been well aware of the hundreds of “making of” reference books on Doctor Who, but I was totally gobsmacked to find out that there were these sorts of books covering the original 1966-69 Star Trek series too.
I discovered this book one day in November 2017 while perusing Amazon.ca for some new reading material. Taking a look at the book’s ov...more
May 05, 2018Chris rated it really liked it · review of another edition
Every year I try to read one hefty tome about some aspect of pop culture history, and this was it for this year. It was indeed hefty, as it went through both the conception of Star Trek and the writing, filming, and reaction to every episode from season one. It also had a lot of interesting tidbits about the television industry of the early to mid 1960's, when every show on TV was a western and there were shows called things like 'The Alcoa Hour' because the three networks and sponsors controlle...more
Mar 01, 2017Lauren rated it liked it
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This book was somewhat disappointing. It started off okay, with some interesting production and scriptwriting details but it too quickly devolved into this repetitive pattern for every episode with attempts to justify different script decisions that frankly didn't really hold up to my scrutiny as a reader or as a fan of the TV show. There is too much focus on the backgrounds of the minor actors, particularly people who came on for very limited exposure. By this, I mean they were given detailed b...more
As a kid I devoured as many books about my favorite show that I could. The Making of Star Trek, The World of Star Trek, The Trouble with Tribbles. I had a Star Trek Compendium. I had a Starfleet Technical Manual. I had the blueprints. I was, to say the least, a fan. I was never a 'Trekker', I was and always will be a 'Trekkie'.
Cushman's book is a worthy companion to those aforementioned. Detailing the process of every episode it goes into less about the nuts and bolts than Whitfield's book did b...more
Cushman's book is a worthy companion to those aforementioned. Detailing the process of every episode it goes into less about the nuts and bolts than Whitfield's book did b...more
Apr 24, 2018Gerry Velasquez rated it really liked it · review of another edition
Lots of interesting well researched information
Good read with lots of information on the nitty-gritty of the making of each episode. Did not appreciate the author's constant commentary on which episodes were good and what was bad -- did not agree with many of his assessments. Also I would just skip the paragraphs of what was popular the day a particular episode started filming, it felt like not needed filler. Still, really good if you care about Star Trek and/or old TV production
Good read with lots of information on the nitty-gritty of the making of each episode. Did not appreciate the author's constant commentary on which episodes were good and what was bad -- did not agree with many of his assessments. Also I would just skip the paragraphs of what was popular the day a particular episode started filming, it felt like not needed filler. Still, really good if you care about Star Trek and/or old TV production
May 14, 2018Dan Carey rated it liked it · review of another edition
This book straddles the area between a true work of academic research and an exhaustive dump of fan fuel. I loved the behind-the-scenes stories and extensive detail. But damn this thing is long. I don't know what I would have chosen to leave out or cut back on. But I'll have to recharge my batteries before undertaking the Season 2 volume.
Jan 23, 2019Brent rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
I really enjoyed this look at the making of Star Trek season one and I look forward to the next two volumes. It is very detailed and interesting. I enjoyed reading about how the show was made. It goes into details about the writing filming, adding effects and music. I can't recommend it enough.
I didn’t read every word and absorb every instance of crew overtime, but there are some fascinating anecdotes and a lot of great quotes - contemporaneous and looking back later - from the people involved.
Fun and super informative guide to classic Trek I read all 3
Jan 02, 2015James rated it really liked it · review of another editionRecommends it for: Any fan of the original series of Star Trek
I read 'The Making of Star Trek' back when I was in middle school and really liked it. As this book makes clear in the introduction, it distinguishes itself from that work as it is a much more detailed episode-by-episode account of the making of the series and the relationships of the various particulars with one another. A lot of emphasis is put on the scripts and the evolution of each particular story. The author had access to original script drafts for each episode and does an excellent job o...more
Astonishingly good, and absolutely by itself justified our $9.99 a month Kindle Unlimited payment!
Cushman was given access to internal memos and other materials of the production of Star Trek (The Original Series), as well as being granted interviews...but then, was clearly able to write without being directed as to what to say.
This gives great insight into how any TV series might come together. There is a mythology that creativity is a solo endeavor, but this book shows how the memos from Star...more
Cushman was given access to internal memos and other materials of the production of Star Trek (The Original Series), as well as being granted interviews...but then, was clearly able to write without being directed as to what to say.
This gives great insight into how any TV series might come together. There is a mythology that creativity is a solo endeavor, but this book shows how the memos from Star...more
May 30, 2015Bill Sweet rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
If you read only one book about the creation and production of Star Trek, read this book.
Its claim to fame, or at least how it first got my attention, was that it dispels the decades-old folklore that the show suffered from bad ratings from the start. Cushman went to painstaking effort to uncover and examine Nielsen ratings which destroy that myth.
But Cushman blows away other myths, and does so much more. As a lifelong fan of the series, I've read many behind the scenes books about the show, and...more
Its claim to fame, or at least how it first got my attention, was that it dispels the decades-old folklore that the show suffered from bad ratings from the start. Cushman went to painstaking effort to uncover and examine Nielsen ratings which destroy that myth.
But Cushman blows away other myths, and does so much more. As a lifelong fan of the series, I've read many behind the scenes books about the show, and...more
One of the most annoying things to me about Star Trek is the near religious tone that people use when discussing it. As a Star Trek fan, I have become more and more disenchanted with the culture surrounding Trek and, despite enjoying it immensely, had no interest in any more fluff, behind the scenes pieces where people talk about it 'changing their life'. Day to day production on a TV show is stressful and difficult. Everyone couldn't possibly have been walking around in a blissful state (though...more
Feb 10, 2015John Carter McKnight rated it really liked it
This is an astonishing and exhaustive piece of media scholarship. It's by no means a casual read, but I can't recommend it enough for anyone with a serious interest in the history of television production. It's more of an encyclopedic secondary source than a casual read, so anyone with just a general interest in Star Trek's production history might be better served by one of the older and shorter books out there.
But if you want a case study of the interplay of studio and production finances, pos...more
But if you want a case study of the interplay of studio and production finances, pos...more
Aug 26, 2015John rated it really liked it · review of another edition
A massive book on the making of Star Trek. This first volume in a trilogy covers just the first season of the original series. It covers each production in depth, as well as going into detail as to the bios of important players both in front of and behind the cameras.
The author appears to have done a massive amount of research, accessing original production documents, reviewing old interviews and articles, and conducting new interviews for the book. He also accessed the actual Nielsen ratings fo...more
The author appears to have done a massive amount of research, accessing original production documents, reviewing old interviews and articles, and conducting new interviews for the book. He also accessed the actual Nielsen ratings fo...more
Dec 29, 2014Dindy rated it it was amazing
Wow! That is my initial thought after reading this thoroughly researched book about the making of the first season of Star Trek. My second thought is that I want to go back and watch all of the first series again, now that I know more about how each episode was produced.
This book tells it all-- the inner thoughts of the cast and crew, the battles with the network and the studio, and the miracle that the show even got on the air to begin with. Gene Roddenberry was constantly pushing buttons-- ins...more
This book tells it all-- the inner thoughts of the cast and crew, the battles with the network and the studio, and the miracle that the show even got on the air to begin with. Gene Roddenberry was constantly pushing buttons-- ins...more
May 24, 2015Paul Driver rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
An amazingly well researched book giving the day to day history of filming this loved science fiction classic. Interviews and opinions help keep this book entertaining.
I watched this show from the date the first episode aired, and being somewhat involved with the fandom, I was familiar with many of the stories, but it was nice to hear them again, along with new ones, all within the context of the show.
I already have the seasons 2 & 3 editions, and am reading season 2.
I highly recommend th...more
I watched this show from the date the first episode aired, and being somewhat involved with the fandom, I was familiar with many of the stories, but it was nice to hear them again, along with new ones, all within the context of the show.
I already have the seasons 2 & 3 editions, and am reading season 2.
I highly recommend th...more
Feb 06, 2015Robert Sparrenberger rated it it was amazing
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I'm a huge Star Trek fan and when I found this book on Amazon I was astounded that someone had taken the time to write such a detailed account of the first season of Star Trek. The book did not disappoint. All levels of production are explored for each episode. The first 150 pages were a bit dull but the detail to each episode was fantastic.
One of the more interesting items that pops up over and over for several episodes was the rewriting by Gene and some of the other producers and writers to m...more
One of the more interesting items that pops up over and over for several episodes was the rewriting by Gene and some of the other producers and writers to m...more
Aug 16, 2014David Weathersby rated it really liked it
More than anything, Cushman's book serves as an insider's guide as to how television episodes are produced. Cushman traces, in great detail, the beginnings of each episode from the script outline to numerous memos from NBC, Gene Roddenberry, the show producers, the script editors, and all involved in polishing the script before shooting. From there, Cushman takes the reader on the journey of how the episode was filmed, and how frequently each episode blew it's budget. As far as cast revelations,...more
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Sep 15, 2017Ryan rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
Volume 3 concludes Marc Cushman's intricate examination of the production of classic Star Trek, detailing the clashing personalities behind the scenes and on camera. By publishing original memoranda and alternative ratings documents, he gives new perspective on stereotypes long embedded in the fandom. Perhaps Season 3 was not canceled because of low ratings and Fred Freiberger didn't personally kill the series.
I have to say that I come away from this book with less respect for Roddenberry and m...more
I have to say that I come away from this book with less respect for Roddenberry and m...more
Aug 10, 2017Robert Sparrenberger rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
As the author stated many times in this book, season three is looked down upon because the talented people that made Star Trek were leaving and the quality suffered. That being said, there are some good episodes tucked away here.
This was another fantastic book with trivia and details through the roof.
Recommend again for Star Trek fans.
This was another fantastic book with trivia and details through the roof.
Recommend again for Star Trek fans.
Jan 24, 2019Kristin Mueller-Heaslip rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
OK, I personally loved this entire series, but I have to admit that it's an odd combination of fascinating but objectively dull. I am giving it five stars for the amazing amount of detailed research and analysis. If you are a big nerd and love Star Trek AND understanding the mechanics of how television worked in the 1960s, you will love this. I can't deny that there is a lot of information about Nielsen ratings and how many drafts Theodore Sturgeon wrote of stuff.
Apr 13, 2015Dindy rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
Like the books for Seasons One and Two, I found this book impossible to put down. And like most Star Trek fans, I've always discounted the dreadful Season Three as being, well dreadful. This book, however, made me appreciate Season Three more and helped me to realize that there were some wonderful episodes therein. Even the clunkers such as 'Plato's Stepchildren' and 'And the Children Shall Lead' were well intended, even if the execution was not well done.
And some of my favorite episodes were th...more
And some of my favorite episodes were th...more
This is the third of a three-volume set covering the production of the Original Series of Star Trek. It follows the pattern of the other two: the writing and format are similar, so no surprises there.
In this volume I found Cushman's guidance about the episodes to be more valuable than in the others. He isn't afraid of pointing out where the bad episodes were in season 3, but frequently asks us to reconsider them and analyzes where things might have been better. Even if he can't get me to watch '...more
In this volume I found Cushman's guidance about the episodes to be more valuable than in the others. He isn't afraid of pointing out where the bad episodes were in season 3, but frequently asks us to reconsider them and analyzes where things might have been better. Even if he can't get me to watch '...more
Oct 06, 2016Eric Hart rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
A must for Star Trek fans, even more than the previous two volumes, as Cushman tackles the series' troubled third season. Rewatching the episodes as I read gave me e new appreciation of the much maligned last season. For all the flaws, there are plenty of interesting ideas and episodes. Producer Fred Freiberger, long hated by fans as the hack who 'destroyed' the Original Series, comes across as a well-intentioned guy who had to juggle enormous pressure from NBC, budget cuts, censorship, and even...more
Jun 11, 2015Jeanne Thornton rated it really liked it
I forgot to add the third one / it was also good--less detailed in the lack of endless memos from Freiberger/Singer as textual evidence, but really interesting in its analysis of just how noted third season disaster episodes came about? Interesting hypothesis is that first/second season TOS maybe work because everyone involved was squarely working within genre, but trying to elevate that genre: Roddenberry wanted to write militaristic adventure think pieces/SF, DC Fontana SF, Gene Coon fancy TV...more
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Jun 02, 2015Terry Collins rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
Season 3 of Star Trek is covered in Cushman's third and final volume of These Are The Voyages, and damned if he didn't make me see Fred Freiberger in an entirely different light. Apparently, considering the constraints he was working under (no money and no production time), it's a wonder the third season of Trek turned out as well as it did. Not that Fred's a saint, but I finally understand how turkeys such as 'And The Children Shall Lead' escaped the science fiction barnyard. Since Freiberger d...more
Jan 19, 2016Beverly Diehl rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
For many fans, the third season of Star Trek did not seem to be as high a quality as the first two. There are many reasons this was so, and this book dives into them all. It's done with great care and love, however, absolving, for the most part, the new producer who was charged with putting the show out ON BUDGET, and been scapegoated every since. It does not wholly absolve 'Saint Gene' Roddenberry, who made some questionable decisions which also impacted the quality of the show.
But it finds som...more
But it finds som...more
This book shatters the myth that Star Trek failed to generate ratings in its third season to justify renewal. NBC wanted to wash their hands of Star Trek. They did so by betraying the studio's deal with creator Gene Roddenberry to move it to Monday nights, starving it with a budget better fit for a radio show, then mis-representing the ratings. Third Season Producer Fred Freiberger did the best he could with the tools available. He may not have been a good fit, but the cross he has worn for deca...more
Dec 20, 2015Rich Meyer rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
Much like the first two volumes of this series, this one is a treasure trove of behind other scenes tidbits of arguably the most popular sci-fi show in television history. You again get the full force of the personalities involved in creating Star Trek, both good and bad. If you like the show, the movies, hell, even the cartoon, then read this book!
One little quibble: The formatting is a bit wonky on the book at times. As most major publishers don't know how to format non-fiction for e-books any...more
One little quibble: The formatting is a bit wonky on the book at times. As most major publishers don't know how to format non-fiction for e-books any...more
In his effort to tell the true story of the show’s making, from among all the folklore available, Cushman accomplishes a larger tale of the frequent chasm between the creative and financial efforts of the people in its control. While much of TOS seems antiquated to the modern TV viewer, the circumstances that overtook its chances for success have seen little change in today’s business of making television. Volume 3 is a good roadmap for anyone wishing to understand what goes on behind the curtai...more
Dec 23, 2014Christopher Backa rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
I really enjoyed this look at the making of Star Trek season 3. It explores the day to day production of the show and the problems behind the scenes. The drama between Gene, Fred, NBC and Paramount play out. Season 3 may not have the best episodes of the show but there are a few gems in there, now you can see what happened. I look forward to reading the next two book in this series. I also enjoyed in the book the production is put into context of the time. The author includes some pop culture ti...more
Mar 26, 2016Joseph Rosensteel rated it liked it · review of another edition
Informative, but very repetitive.
The book is filled with behind-the-scenes information about what was going wrong during Star Trek's third year. It paints Fred Freiberger as a sympathetic human, even though I wound up not agreeing with many of his choices. Unfortunately, the book repeats itself, and repeats the earlier two books, in places. The fixation on dissecting ratings must have felt cathartic when the author wrote them, but it's dull and the ratings don't vary much for most episodes. Cons...more
The book is filled with behind-the-scenes information about what was going wrong during Star Trek's third year. It paints Fred Freiberger as a sympathetic human, even though I wound up not agreeing with many of his choices. Unfortunately, the book repeats itself, and repeats the earlier two books, in places. The fixation on dissecting ratings must have felt cathartic when the author wrote them, but it's dull and the ratings don't vary much for most episodes. Cons...more
Jun 23, 2015***Dave Hill rated it really liked it
The final in this must-read series is just as information-packed as the previous two volumes. There remained many, many details about the individual episodes that were new to me, as well as overall info about the show. The only downcheck is due to the excessive and repetitive telegraphing of the series already-inevitable doom ('Little did they know that the network had already decided the show must die ...'). This series is a must for any Star Trek fan -- or any fan of 60s TV, as the way televis...more
Feb 09, 2015Derrick rated it really liked it
What a fantastic culmination to this extensive project, and a wonderful walk down memory lane. It was greating being reminded of some things I already knew, and learning so many things I had no clue about. Highly recommended.
Nov 27, 2015Gregory rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
I am blown away!
There are more bits of information in these three books, These Are The Voyages, Seasons One, Two and Three than can be remembered in a lifetime of watching Star Trek.
Excellent series! Excellent books!
Live long and prosper!
May 01, 2016Edward Fenner rated it it was amazingThere are more bits of information in these three books, These Are The Voyages, Seasons One, Two and Three than can be remembered in a lifetime of watching Star Trek.
Excellent series! Excellent books!
Live long and prosper!
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Outstanding reference books for fans of the original Star Trek series on television.
Dec 05, 2015Presley Acuna rated it liked it · review of another edition
For the completist, an interesting look at the slow decline of the excellent original series.
Jul 18, 2015Reuben Herfindahl rated it it was amazing
Hands down the best books on the making of the original series. The final volume is as good as the first two.
The last book of this series covered Season 3 of the original series. Most in depth book covering the episodes of Star Trek that
I have ever read.
I have ever read.
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These Are The Voyages(3 books)
“In 1991, while talking with writer Ed Gross, Fred Freiberger summed up his agony over Star Trek with a joke, saying, “I thought the worst experience of my life was when I was shot down over Nazi Germany. A Jewish boy from the Bronx parachuted in to the middle of 80 million Nazis. Then I joined Star Trek. I was only in a prison camp for two years, but my travail with Star Trek has lasted 25 years ... and still counting.” — 0 likes
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