Star Trek FAQ (Unofficial and Unauthorized): Everything Left to Know About the First Voyages of the Starship Enterprise [Paperback]

This book is not endorsed, sponsored, or affiliated with CBS Studios Inc., Paramount Pictures, or the Star Trek franchise.Star Trek FAQtells the complete story ofStar Trek, from the before the beginning (the books, films, and TV shows that inspired producer Gene Roddenberry to createStar Trek) until after the end (when the show emerged as a cultural phenomenon in syndication), and including dramatic behind-the-scenes stories (e.g., Leonard Nimoy's struggle with alcoholism and actress Grace Lee Whitney's controversial firing) often omitted from authorized histories of the program. Along with in-depth looks at the pre- and post-Trekcareers of the show's iconic leads,Star Trek FAQincludes profiles of guest stars and redshirt extras alike, as well as the many writers, technicians, and artisans whose efforts enabledStar Trekto take flight. The book also explores the show's unprecedented resurgence in the 1970s with chapters devoted to earlyStar Trekfiction, merchandising, and the short-lived animated series. Combining a wealth of fascinating information about every facet of the show's production with original analysis ofStar Trek's enduring appeal and cultural influence,Star Trek FAQgoes where noStar Trekbook has gone before.Mark Clark(Mentor on the Lake, OH) a 1988 graduate of the University of Louisville, is a film historian and has authoredSixties Shockers(2011, McFarland) andSmirk, Sneer and Scream: Great Acting in Horror Cinema(McFarland, 2004'), 'and has contributed essays and articles to numerous other books and magazines. He's a former film critic for theLouisville Courier-Journaland has also taught film history and genre theory for the Factory Digital Film Production Program at Douglas Education Center in Monessen, Pennsylvania.