A novel by star treks creator gene roddenberry based on the screenplay by harold livingston and story by alan dean foster. Eugene gene wesley roddenberry 19 august 1921 24 october 1991. 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. After his death, story notes were adapted into the comic book series gene roddenberrys lost universe. The motion picture ebook written by gene roddenberry. 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.
Roddenberry, gene, star trek television program, television producers and directors publisher new york. A novel by star trek s creator gene roddenberry based on the screenplay by harold livingston and story by alan dean foster. Make no mistake, roddenberry was a genuinely talented television writer and producer, and he was directly responsible for the legacy of star trek. In his descriptions of it, two key stories come up repeatedly. 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. Contains an interview with majel barrett roddenberry. Star treks robert picardo reads rare gene roddenberry letter for star trek day. Directed by roger lay jr with stanley adams, mark a. 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.
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. Gene roddenberrys most popular book is star trek i. Nov 20, 2014 the making of star trek, by stephen e. Gene roddenberrys star trek was far ahead of its time in its treatment of social issues. Eugene wesley gene roddenberry, was an american screenwriter and producer. Gene roddenberry has books on goodreads with 8941 ratings. Gene roddenberry was an atheist so he didnt believe in heaven, of course, but you know if he was looking down on all of this i think he would be very, very pleased with the hands that star trek. He became best known as the creator of what would become the science fiction universe of star trek. A biography series on the greatest artists of the 20th century.
Admiral james kirk, on a break from the admiralty, relaxes in africa at the world famous museum city, alexandria. Not only its the detailed, wonderfully written biography of a very exceptional man, its also a fundamental. The popularity of the star trek universe and films has inspired films, books, comic books, video games, and fan films set in the. Gene roddenberry 19211991 was the legendary writer, producer, and creator of star trek. 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. Roddenberrys remains some of his ashes in a small capsule, about the size of a lipstick were the first to be launched.
The first trek movie works neither as science fiction cinema nor as a star trek adventure. The author didnt mince works about the contributions and. 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. Star trek creator gene roddenberry imagined a positive. Fifty years after the original star trek first arrived on television, is there anything about gene roddenberrys space opera that hasnt been uncovered. Star trek creator gene roddenberry imagined a positive future. The original series novels published by pocket books. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices.
Travis langley to contribute to his ongoing book series about psychology and popculture, more specifically the book, star trek psychology. 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. How far did the introduction of the maquis to the star trek franchise deviate from gene roddenberrys original intention for his fictional future. The last conversation, detailed a series of conversations she had with roddenberry over the last months of his life. As this is one of my specialties, i was invited by dr. Gene roddenberry based star trek on secret us navy space fleet. 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. 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. The original series the roddenberry vault, a newly. At a massive 763 pages, cushman uses his trademark style of sifting. 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. 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. He would also become one of the first people to be buried in space. I have read several books on star trek and gene roddenberry and this book was my favorite.
The foundation claims to build on his late fathers legacy and philosophy of inclusion, diversity, and respect for life to drive social change and meaningfully improve the lives of people around the world. 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. 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. This book is a work of journalism, protected under the first amendment, and is not endorsed, sponsored, or affiliated with cbs studios, inc. There is significant evidence that its creator, gene roddenberry, did not simply come up with the idea of star trek on his own. 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 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. Roc books, an imprint of dutton signet, a division of penguin books usa. Star trek s robert picardo reads rare gene roddenberry letter for star trek day. In thinking about the author of star trek, gene roddenberry, he clearly predicated the future.
Gene roddenberry saw the futurebut the future is aspergers. If youre a star trek fan, you cant not have this book. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The first star trek novel from pocket books, it was first published in paperback in december 1979. Gene roddenberry books list of books by author gene roddenberry. Genes book, by contrast, works both as science fiction and as star trek. 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. More weird facts you probably didnt know about the. 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. Rod roddenberry, gene roddenberrys son says, this is going to be the bible to star trek and how it was made. The name that brought you star trek, earth final conflict and andromeda. I give it 5 stars as in my opinion it more than deserves them. The roddenberry foundation, created in star trek founder. Coon took all of the best elements from star trek and jammed them into one character.
Gene roddenberry has books on goodreads with 8955 ratings. 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. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. Star trek star trek the motion picture great birds of the galaxy advanced book search browse by subject discount books. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read star trek. Science and scientists, fiction writing and star trek. However, the roddenberry foundation was also founded in his name by his son rod roddenberry in 2010. A dialogue with the creator of star trek, star trek 14 copy quote star trek speaks to some basic human needs. Gene roddenberry books list of books by author gene. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. 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.
The motion picture with this classic movie novelization written by legendary star trek creator gene roddenberry. Gene roddenberry is well known for founding the star trek franchise. Jonathan frakes thinks gene roddenberry would be very pleased with state of the franchise. Gene roddenberry and star trek in the 1970s vol 1 these. Includes both numbered and unnumbered novels, ebooks, and various series. The original star trek series, while now very old, is a great early example of insightful science fiction. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading star trek. It portrays an ambitious and talented man, restless and unsettled in his personal life yet fixed on his career goals. 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. The next generation, and the bestselling author of the novelization for star trek. 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. 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. Titled star trek creator, it was published in 1995.
The next generation continued the legend that gene roddenberry began 25 years prior. Books by gene roddenberry author of star trek i goodreads. What were gene roddenberrys inspirations for star trek. The original fiveyear mission of the starship enterprise to explore strange new worlds and to seek out new life and new civilizations has ended. As it turns out, this involves breaking one of the rules of the. 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. The original series book 1 kindle edition by roddenberry, gene.
Jonathan frakes thinks gene roddenberry would be very pleased with state of. Includes my favorite episodes of star trek and a timeline of star trek shows and movies. See also star trek adventures for the preceding bantam books tos line. Roddenberrys remains some of his ashes in a small capsule, about the size of a lipstick were the first to be launched into earth. Gene roddenberry got half the royalties for the star trek theme. Sep 05, 2016 written by dr michael salla on september 5, 2016. 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. Find all books by gene roddenberry and compare prices. An entertainment writer for the new york times, this infidel has dared to defile the memory of worshiped trek creator gene roddenberry. 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. Campbell, in which he talks about writing, politics, star trek, and all manner of other subjects. 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. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u.
Gene roddenberry kicked the bucket on october 24th in the year 1991 in santa monica, california. He slowly begins to receive a signal from starfleet. 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. 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. Spock and all the other star trek characters who invented the starship enterprise, who gave the show its look, its ideals puts it all. Discovery is set to debut this fall, and promises to bring the world of star trek television for a whole new generation. Sep 24, 2019 roddenberry himself has become an important part of the mythology of star trek. Jonathan frakes on roddenberrys vision in star trek. 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. Gene roddenberry and star trek in the 1970s, volume 1 197075.
Alexander was editor of the humanist when roddenberry 19211991 chose him as his biographer. September 8 marks the 50th anniversary of the creation of the star trek science fiction series that began in 1966. The 19th century sailing ship was a selfcontained microcosm, with the captain having absolute authority, including life and death. Sep 19, 2018 a biography series on the greatest artists of the 20th century.
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