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This book is an absolute must read for any true fan of Star Trek. It is a love-letter, pure and simple, from Leonard Nimoy to the whole Star Trek universe. He writes with exuberance and fondness about every aspect of his career association with Mr. Spock. This book is exactly what any true fan hopes to read!
Nimoy jumps right into the Star Trek lore---again, just what any fan (this fan, for sure) would desire. His childhood and early struggles as an unknown actor are tackled in about 2 pages. No slogging through that stuff.
He traces Star Trek's humble beginnings, Spock's quick rise to popularity, and discusses his series costars with compliments and affection. His friendship with William Shatner (contrary to other reports) is filled with admiration and respect (just like Spock and Kirk!). He takes us through the show's cancellation and its ultimate revival into a successful movie franchise. Indeed, he reveals the struggle and inner sadness he faced when, in ST: The Wrath of Kahn, the Spock character was killed off, perhaps for good. These are the tidbits and anecdotes this fan wanted to read about and savor.
Again, this is a must read for any and all Star Trek fans. I turned the pages with a satisfied smile throughout the whole book.
Previously, Nimoy wrote "I Am Not Spock", which I have not read, but which evidently might have been a discourse on all the ways the show and the role of Spock trapped him, typecast him and thwarted his career. Well, from the very first page of "I Am Spock", Nimoy apologizes profusely and takes pains to undo that damage and set the record straight. Here, it's evident he clearly grew to cherish the role of Spock, and eventually came to be protective of its legacy. As a fan, that's the heart of Star Trek, and very good news indeed.
True fans----don't skip this one!
***** Five stars!!
Nimoy jumps right into the Star Trek lore---again, just what any fan (this fan, for sure) would desire. His childhood and early struggles as an unknown actor are tackled in about 2 pages. No slogging through that stuff.
He traces Star Trek's humble beginnings, Spock's quick rise to popularity, and discusses his series costars with compliments and affection. His friendship with William Shatner (contrary to other reports) is filled with admiration and respect (just like Spock and Kirk!). He takes us through the show's cancellation and its ultimate revival into a successful movie franchise. Indeed, he reveals the struggle and inner sadness he faced when, in ST: The Wrath of Kahn, the Spock character was killed off, perhaps for good. These are the tidbits and anecdotes this fan wanted to read about and savor.
Again, this is a must read for any and all Star Trek fans. I turned the pages with a satisfied smile throughout the whole book.
Previously, Nimoy wrote "I Am Not Spock", which I have not read, but which evidently might have been a discourse on all the ways the show and the role of Spock trapped him, typecast him and thwarted his career. Well, from the very first page of "I Am Spock", Nimoy apologizes profusely and takes pains to undo that damage and set the record straight. Here, it's evident he clearly grew to cherish the role of Spock, and eventually came to be protective of its legacy. As a fan, that's the heart of Star Trek, and very good news indeed.
True fans----don't skip this one!
***** Five stars!!
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