The fifty year mission: the complete, uncensored, unauthorized oral history of Star Trek. Volume 1, The first 25 years: The Complete, Uncensored, Unauthorized Oral History of Star Trek, Volume 1

An incisive, no-holds-barred oral history, told exclusively by the people who were there during the first 25 years of Star Trek, in their own words, sharing the inside scoop they've never revealed before, unveiling the oftentimes shocking true story of the history of Star Trek, and chronicling the trials, tribulations--and tribbles--that have remained deeply buried secrets--until now.;Foreword / Seth MacFarlane -- What a long strange trek it's been / Mark A. Altman -- Reflections on the trek of a lifetime / Edward Gross -- Dramatis personae -- Birth of a (trek) nation : "Let's make sure that history never forgets ... the name ... Enterprise." -- Uncaged : "It's like nothing we've encountered before." -- These were the voyages : "Sometimes pain can drive a man harder than pleasure." -- Family feud : "One day our minds became so powerful we dared think of ourselves as gods." -- Boldly going : "In every evolution there is one man with a vision." -- The end of the beginning : "To survive is not enough ... to simply exist is not enough." -- Life after death : "We've been through death ... and life together." -- Reanimated : "You can no more destroy this ship than I can change color." -- Lost in space : "Let me do something!" -- The next phase : "Aren't you dead?" -- Slow motion : "I need you ... badly." -- Khan game "I reprogrammed the simulation so that it was possible to save the ship." -- In search of : "The word is no ... I am therefore going anyway." -- A whale of a tale : "There be whales here." -- God complex : "What does God need with a starship?" -- Up the academy : "I am a graduate of Starfleet Academy; I know many things." -- The final roundup : "Only Nixon could go to China." “Breathtaking in scope and depth, this [uncensored oral history] is a must-read for Star Trek lovers” (Booklist, starred review).The original Star Trek series debuted in 1966 and has spawned five TV series spin-offs and more than a dozen feature films. The Fifty-Year Mission is a no-holds-barred oral history of five decades of Star Trek, told by the people who were there. Full of behind-the-scenes detail and surprising revelations, it is the unauthorized, uncensored, and unbelievable true story behind the making of a pop culture phenomenon.In their own words, hundreds of television and film executives, programmers, writers, creators and cast members unveil the oftentimes shocking story of Star Trek's pioneering vision, constant reinvention, and ever-expanding universe—an epic saga that spans from the classic series to the animated show.More than just a book for Star Trek fans, The Fifty-Year Mission is for all fans of pop culture and anyone interested in the nuts and bolts of a television touchstone.

This is the unauthorized, uncensored and unbelievable true story behind the making of a pop culture phenomenon. The original Star Trek series debuted in 1966 and has spawned five TV series spin-offs and a dozen feature films, with an upcoming one from Paramount arriving in 2016. The Fifty-Year Mission is a no-holds-barred oral history of five decades of Star Trek, told by the people who were there. Hear from the hundreds of television and film executives, programmers, writers, creators and cast as they unveil the oftentimes shocking story of Star Trek's ongoing fifty-year mission -a mission that has spanned from the classic series to the animated show, the many attempts at a relaunch through the beloved feature films.

Make no mistake, this isn't just a book for Star Trek fans. Here is a volume for all fans of pop culture and anyone interested in the nuts and bolts of a television touchstone.

This is the unauthorized, uncensored and unbelievable true story behind the making of a pop culture phenomenon. The original Star Trek series debuted in 1966 and has spawned five TV series spin-offs and a dozen feature films, with an upcoming one from Paramount arriving in 2016. The Fifty-Year Mission is a no-holds-barred oral history of five decades of Star Trek , told by the people who were there. Hear from the hundreds of television and film executives, programmers, writers, creators and cast as they unveil the oftentimes shocking story of Star Trek 's ongoing fifty-year mission -a mission that has spanned from the classic series to the animated show, the many attempts at a relaunch through the beloved feature films. Make no mistake, this isn't just a book for Star Trek fans. Here is a volume for all fans of pop culture and anyone interested in the nuts and bolts of a television touchstone. The Fifty-Year Mission is a no-holds-barred oral history of five decades of Star Trek, told by the people who were there. Hear from the hundreds of television and film executives, programmers, writers, creators and cast as they unveil the oftentimes shocking story of Star Trek's ongoing fifty-year mission -a mission that has spanned from the classic series to the animated show, the many attempts at a relaunch through the beloved feature films -- Publisher's website. The first 25 years / Edward Gross & Mark A. Altman -- The next 25 years : from The Next Generation to J.J. Abrams / Mark A. Altman & Edward Gross Edward Gross & Mark A. Altman. An oral history of "Star Trek" includes uncensored, never-before-told stories from the people who were there, including television and film executives, programmers, writers, creators, and the cast