The Unauthorized History of Trek

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The Unauthorized History of Trek

Summary

From the book jacket
Beam up for:
The operation that almost cost Spock his ears
The woman who wouldn't stay green
The fortune-teller who predicted McCoy's success
The Leonard "Nimsy" Christmas parade
Harlan Ellison's letter writing campaign
Attack of the Nielsens!
The spacecraft design the U.S. Navy stole
... and much, much more!
Here are the stories behind the stories, the little-known facts and legendary incidents that made Star Trek the most successful, most innovative, most enduring, most influential, and most fiercely beloved SF show to ever appear on television. From Roddenberry's first pilot to the megahit movies and first generation of spinoffs, The Unauthorized History of Trek is one of the most inspiring and fascinating stories in entertainment history.
Plus
A season-by-season episode checklist
The animated voyages
The Next Generation
The silver screen
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