Fifty Year Mission Vol 1

The First 25 Years: The Complete Uncensored Unauthoriz

Edward Gross, Mark A. Altman

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English

Thomas Cook
26 June 2016

Television; Science fiction; Popular culture; Sci-Fi Reference; Star Trek Original Series; Star Trek Next Generation

This is the unauthorised, 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 often times shocking story of Star Trek's ongoing fifty-year mission - a mission that has spanned from the classic series to the animated show, to the many attempts at a relaunch by beloved feature films. Make no mistake; this isn't just a book for Star Trek fans. Like Saturday Night Live's bestselling Live From New York, here is a volume for all fans of pop culture and anyone interested in the nuts and bolts of a television touchstone.

By: Edward Gross, Mark A. Altman
Imprint: Thomas Cook
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 236mm, Width: 154mm, Spine: 36mm
Weight: 771g
ISBN: 9781250065841
ISBN 10: 1250065844
Publication Date: 26 June 2016
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Fifty Year Mission Vol 1: The First 25 Years: The Complete Uncensored Unauthoriz

Breathtaking in scope and depth, this is a must-read for Star Trek lovers as well as anyone who wants a better understanding of how television and film production works. --Booklist, starred review An absolute must for any Star Trek fan. --Kirkus Reviews As a lifelong fan, I thought I knew everything there was to know about Star Trek. Thankfully, I was wrong. Thanks to revealing, honest and -- dare I say it? -- fascinating interviews from the insiders who were really there, The Fifty-Year Mission is an epic tome that's full of so much fantastic information, I felt like I was discovering the incredible behind-the-scenes story of Star Trek (and Hollywood, for that matter) all over again. It's a page-turner in every sense of the word, and I could not put it down. --Scott Mantz, Access Hollywood