The World of Star Trek - Star Trek Author:David Gerrold They said it couldn't be done! A science fiction show? On national television?? The network didn't believe it would work. It was the 1960s. Would the public accept a non-human hero with demonic pointed ears? A black woman lieutenant? Impossible! — But Star Trek lives! — This is the story of a phenomenon -- a story as strange and wonderful,... more » in its way, as the Enterprise's trip through space. Even the power of the networks couldn't stop it. And so Star Trek went on to make entertainment history -- with Star Trek: The Motion Picture and The Wrath of Khan -- and now Star Trek III! Here is the complete inside story, as it has never before been told: the men and the women who created the Star Trek universe, from scriptwriters' memos to special effects, plus revealing personal interviews with the series' legendary stars.
The legend of Star Trek lives in the hearts of millions -- now, discover the truth behind the legend. Writer David Gerrold was on the set, watching it all happen: the feuds, the fun, the love -- the magic that is Star Trek. With over 50 pages of photos from your favorite episodes, and stills from all three movies!« less