Make no mistake, roddenberry was a genuinely talented television writer and producer, and he was directly responsible for the legacy of star trek. I give it 5 stars as in my opinion it more than deserves them. In this new version of star trek, which honors what roddenberry laid out in terms of the optimism and respect toward themes like racism all. Star trek creator gene roddenberry imagined a positive future. Campbell, in which he talks about writing, politics, star trek, and all manner of other subjects. Eugene gene wesley roddenberry 19 august 1921 24 october 1991. Eugene wesley gene roddenberry august 19, 1921 october 24, 1991 was an american screenwriter and producer of several television series, best known for his work in creating the star trek franchise. This book is a work of journalism, protected under the first amendment, and is not endorsed, sponsored, or affiliated with cbs studios, inc. September 8 marks the 50th anniversary of the creation of the star trek science fiction series that began in 1966.
Star trek s robert picardo reads rare gene roddenberry letter for star trek day. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u. The authorized biography of star trek s mastermind is a monumentally documented work, drawing largely from roddenberry s papers as well as the papers of and interviews with those close to him. Gene roddenberry based star trek on secret us navy space fleet. There was also the book the making of star trek, roddenberry had no hand in writing the book, but conned his way into being listed as coauthor. Gene roddenberrys most popular book is star trek i. Books by gene roddenberry author of star trek i goodreads.
The next generation continued the legend that gene roddenberry began 25 years prior. Titled star trek creator, it was published in 1995. Coon took all of the best elements from star trek and jammed them into one character. Gene roddenberry is well known for founding the star trek franchise. Gene roddenberrys novelization of star trek the motion picture is a book ive always liked, and is far superior to the movie on which its based. A novel by star trek s creator gene roddenberry based on the screenplay by harold livingston and story by alan dean foster. Includes my favorite episodes of star trek and a timeline of star trek shows and movies. Travis langley to contribute to his ongoing book series about psychology and popculture, more specifically the book, star trek psychology. He would also become one of the first people to be buried in space. As creator and producer of the original star trek television series, he launched a phenomenon without precedent in show business and attained a celebrity status unique among his peers although gene roddenberry passed away october 24, 1991, his.
A dialogue with the creator of star trek, star trek 14 copy quote star trek speaks to some basic human needs. Spock and all the other star trek characters who invented the starship enterprise, who gave the show its look, its ideals puts it all. The roddenberry foundation, created in star trek founder. 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. The name that brought you star trek, earth final conflict and andromeda. Because of a contract clause that said if he wrote lyrics for a tune even if they werent used he would get a split of royalties. Tv historian and star trek expert marc cushman has returned with his next volume in the history of the creators of star trek, the 1960s television series, the hardcover book these are the voyages. Star trek creator gene roddenberry imagined a positive. As it turns out, this involves breaking one of the rules of the. How far did the introduction of the maquis to the star trek franchise deviate from gene roddenberrys original intention for his fictional future. Rod roddenberry, gene roddenberrys son says, this is going to be the bible to star trek and how it was made.
More weird facts you probably didnt know about the. Includes both numbered and unnumbered novels, ebooks, and various series. Gene roddenberry got half the royalties for the star trek theme. Genes book, by contrast, works both as science fiction and as star trek. The authorized biography of star treks mastermind is a monumentally documented work, drawing largely from roddenberrys papers as well as the papers of and interviews with those close to him. Not only its the detailed, wonderfully written biography of a very exceptional man, its also a fundamental. I have read several books on star trek and gene roddenberry and this book was my favorite. The first trek movie works neither as science fiction cinema nor as a star trek adventure. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read star trek. Along with trusted lieutenants like gene coon and dorothy fontana, roddenberry shaped the characters, worlds, and progressive morality that lit up the imaginations of so many young viewers in the. Contains an interview with majel barrett roddenberry. Admiral james kirk, on a break from the admiralty, relaxes in africa at the world famous museum city, alexandria. Jonathan frakes thinks gene roddenberry would be very pleased with state of.
A biography series on the greatest artists of the 20th century. Gene roddenberry books list of books by author gene roddenberry. I believe, upon reflection, that part of my negative feelings toward gene roddenberry actually may stem from rick bermans overplaying the roddenberry card in stiffling and strangling star trek but that is a discussion for another thread. The next generation, and the bestselling author of the novelization for star trek. Sep 24, 2019 roddenberry himself has become an important part of the mythology of star trek.
Roc books, an imprint of dutton signet, a division of penguin books usa. As this is one of my specialties, i was invited by dr. Gene roddenberry, american writer and television and film producer who created and served as executive producer of the popular sciencefiction television series star trek 196669, which spawned other tv series and a string of motion pictures. Science and scientists, fiction writing and star trek. Roddenberrys remains some of his ashes in a small capsule, about the size of a lipstick were the first to be launched into earth. The author didnt mince works about the contributions and. The 19th century sailing ship was a selfcontained microcosm, with the captain having absolute authority, including life and death. The last conversation, detailed a series of conversations she had with roddenberry over the last months of his life. Fifty years after the original star trek first arrived on television, is there anything about gene roddenberrys space opera that hasnt been uncovered.
The motion picture with this classic movie novelization written by legendary star trek creator gene roddenberry. As creator and producer of the original star trek television series, he launched a phenomenon without precedent in show business and attained a celebrity status unique among his peers. There is significant evidence that its creator, gene roddenberry, did not simply come up with the idea of star trek on his own. Gene roddenberry and star trek in the 1970s, volume 1 197075, in hardback and 763 pages in length, with hundreds of pictures, is the first in a two book set chronicling the period in star trek history spanning the cancellation of the original series and continuing through the making and release of 1979s star trek the motion picture. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading star trek. At a massive 763 pages, cushman uses his trademark style of sifting. Jonathan frakes on roddenberrys vision in star trek. Gene roddenberrys star trek was far ahead of its time in its treatment of social issues.
Gene roddenberry was a renowned american writer, producer, tv screenwriter and the original creator of the star trek tv series as well as its first spinoff series called the next generation. Eugene wesley gene roddenberry, was an american screenwriter and producer. An entertainment writer for the new york times, this infidel has dared to defile the memory of worshiped trek creator gene roddenberry. Roddenberrys remains some of his ashes in a small capsule, about the size of a lipstick were the first to be launched. The authorized biography of star trek s mastermind is a monumentally documented work, drawing largely from roddenberrys papers as well as the papers of and interviews with those close to him.
Roddenberry, a military vet and former lapd officer, started off writing for tv westerns and crime dramas before the coming of s tar trek, which ran from 1966 to 1968. Gene roddenberry was an american essayist and tv and filmmaker who made and filled in as official maker of the mainstream scifi tv series star trek during 19661969. What were gene roddenberrys inspirations for star trek. The original star trek series, while now very old, is a great early example of insightful science fiction.
However, the roddenberry foundation was also founded in his name by his son rod roddenberry in 2010. Alexander was editor of the humanist when roddenberry 19211991 chose him as his biographer. The motion picture ebook written by gene roddenberry. Gene roddenberry has books on goodreads with 8941 ratings. The animated series tas, originally aired as star trek and as the animated adventures of gene roddenberrys star trek, is an american animated science fiction television series created by gene roddenberry. If youre a star trek fan, you cant not have this book. See also star trek adventures for the preceding bantam books tos line. Jacobsbrown director of operations steven kates and s trevor roth finalize arrangement allowing author marc cushman to utilize materials from the gene roddenberry private papers archive for the book, these are the voyages. Hardcover paperback kindle gene roddenberry was a renowned american writer, producer, tv screenwriter and the original creator of the star trek tv series as well as its first spinoff series called the next generation. The original series book 1 kindle edition by roddenberry, gene. David gerrold and dorthy fontana contributions to the creation of the next generation were down played or completely dismissed by roddenberry, tng was his creation.
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The first star trek novel from pocket books, it was first published in paperback in december 1979. Eugene wesley gene roddenberry august 19, 1921 october 24, 1991 was an american television screenwriter, producer and futurist best remembered for creating the original star trek television series. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The book is well written by mr star trek himself gene roddenberry, so if your a fan of star trek the original series and you like the books, then you cant go wrong. Roddenberry first pitched his concept for star trek in 1964, visualizing an outer space western that would depict earths future while providing social commentary about the issues of the day, all cleverly disguised as action. Sep 19, 2018 a biography series on the greatest artists of the 20th century. Gene roddenberry kicked the bucket on october 24th in the year 1991 in santa monica, california. Roddenberry, gene, star trek television program, television producers and directors publisher new york.
He became best known as the creator of what would become the science fiction universe of star trek. The book is well written by mr star trek himself gene roddenberry, so if your a fan of star trek the original series and you like the books, then you cant go wrong with this book. Gene roddenberry books list of books by author gene. He slowly begins to receive a signal from starfleet. The original series novels published by pocket books. Sep 04, 2016 gene roddenberry, the late hollywood legend behind star trek, wasnt always the saint that his legions of fans want to believe, a new book reveals. The popularity of the star trek universe and films has inspired films, books, comic books, video games, and fan films set in the. A novel by star treks creator gene roddenberry based on the screenplay by harold livingston and story by alan dean foster.
Star trek star trek the motion picture great birds of the galaxy advanced book search browse by subject discount books. It portrays an ambitious and talented man, restless and unsettled in his personal life yet fixed on his career goals. Nov 20, 2014 the making of star trek, by stephen e. Discovery is set to debut this fall, and promises to bring the world of star trek television for a whole new generation. Gene roddenberry 19211991 was the legendary writer, producer, and creator of star trek. Jonathan frakes thinks gene roddenberry would be very pleased with state of the franchise. Roddenberry, gene, star trek television program, television producers and directors, star trek television program, television producers and directors, television producers and directors, television producers and directors publisher new york. After his death, story notes were adapted into the comic book series gene roddenberrys lost universe. The best parts of the book, in my opinion, are the excerpts from roddenberrys letters to various friends and colleagues, including such science fiction luminaries as isaac asimov and john w. Gene roddenberry has books on goodreads with 8955 ratings. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. In his descriptions of it, two key stories come up repeatedly. Gene roddenberry saw the futurebut the future is aspergers.
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