Dec 11, 2019 william shatner is best known for his distinctive voice and his roles on star trek and boston legal. Buy star trek movie memories by william shatner read by online at alibris. William shatner oc born march 22, 1931 is a canadian actor, author, producer, director, screenwriter, and singer. Each of those four books is an autobiography, though nimoys is only minimally so. Star trek kobayashi maru full audio book youtube 360p duration. Aug 27, 2019 in this book william shatner, the original captain kirk from star trek, talks about the birth of the original tv series, the long struggle it took to get it on the air, and the people involved in making it a success. Listen to star trek memories by william shatner at. William shatner is the author of nine star trek novels, including the new york times bestsellers the ashes of eden and the return. Star trek memories with chris kreski the first edition rare books. Star trek movie memories is pretty much william shatner and chris kreskis sequel to their earlier memoirs book, star trek memories. William shatner books list of books by author william. Much of the space used is other people being interviewed and talking about their recollections of what went on.
Star trek memories is a highly condensed documentary based on shatner and chris kreskis book of the same name. Buy star trek memories by william shatner read by online at alibris. Love him or hate him, you cant deny that shatner brought a unique talent to the original star trek that was crucial to the shows popularity. May 01, 2009 william shatner s star trek memories is my favorite account of star trek. It is written chronologically taking the reader from the initial creation of the series right through to its cancellation. Buy the paperback book star trek memories by william shatner at indigo. The video was presented by zm productions, in association with paramount. May 17, 2012 cast members of the television and movie series star trek reminisce about the making of the series and the films, and give their opinions on why the series has been so successful. Star trek movie memories recounts all the chaos, creative turmoil, backstage politics, power plays and production nightmares that permeated every one of the six star trek movies, including the accumulated grudges that havent yet mellowed with the passage of time.
The book covers the period of shatners involvement with star trek. Apr 21, 2009 love him or hate him, you cant deny that shatner brought a unique talent to the original star trek that was crucial to the shows popularity. William shatner s star trek memories is a documentary from 1995 in which iconic actor william shatner reflects on the twentyfive thrilling years he spent as part of the star trek universe. Contains captain kirks william shatners reminiscences about. Star trek memories shatner, william, kreski, chris. Also of interest may be star trek, where no one has gone before. In the book, published in 1993, shatner interviews several cast members of. With william shatner, leonard nimoy, deforest kelley, james doohan. Sep 18, 2018 william shatners live long and what i learned along the way who is william shatner.
Star trek movie memories by william shatner, paperback. Shatners star trek memories reveals a portion of how and why star trek came to be or at least, one man and his ghostwriters version of that time. A television phenomenon that suffered from shaky ratings from its first broadcast in 1966 through its entire run, star trek nevertheless exploded into a worldwide, billiondollar industry. William shatner is best known for his distinctive voice and his roles on star trek and boston legal. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream. Kirk of the uss enterprise in the star trek franchise.
Kreski, chris, 1962publication date 1995 topics star trek films. Captain kirk of the uss enterprise and kreski editorial director of mtv stick to stardate mid1960s and the original tv series, skipping both the star trek movies presumably the subject of a future shatner memoir and the multiple series spinoffs. William shatner says goodbye to leonard nimoy in his new book. See all books authored by william shatner, including star trek memories, and up till now. But shatners regret over his mysterious falling out with nimoy suggests what this book really is. Boldly going where no audio has gone before, star trek memories is william shatners own behindthescenes look at the legendary 60s television series that continues to spawn movies, books, and series spinoffs 26 years after the last episode aired. Star trek memories is shatners classic behindthescenes look at the legendary series that continues to put forth movies, books, and series spinoffs decades after the last episode aired. Star trek memories, book by william shatner paperback. Download or stream star trek memories by william shatner. Jul 02, 2017 star trek memories disk3 william shatner duration. Chris kreski was a writer and consultant for mtv and a head writer of the daily show. Star trek memories is the first of two volumes of autobiography dictated by william shatner and transcribed by mtv editorial director christopher kreski.
Star trek memories by william shatner 1993, hardcover for. I have also read beyond uhura nichelle nichols, to the stars george takei, i am spock leonard nimoy, and up til now william shatner. In his seven decades of acting, shatner became a cultural icon for his portrayal of captain james t. Kirk in the star trek episode, platos stepchildren, which first aired on nov. He played a brilliant lawyer far past his prime in boston. He is also the author of several nonfiction books, including get a life.
Cast members of the television and movie series star trek reminisce about the making of the series and the films, and give their opinions on why the series has been so successful. He cowrote star trek memories and star trek movie memories, as well as several other books with william shatner. Star trek movie memories william shatner digital audiobook. Star trek memories is shatners classic behindthescenes look at the legendary series that continues to put forth movies, books, and series spinoffs decades after. He was surprised by the reaction of his fellow actors, who spoke negatively of their experiences with him on the show. Step into chaos is the third novel in his acclaimed quest for tomorrow series, following delta search and alien hands. Nicholas meyer writing the script for star trek ii in twelve. Star trek memories shatner, william, kreski, chris on. William shatner began his acting career in 1951, but found international fame with his portrayal of captain kirk in 1966. The documentary featured interviews with shatner s fellow star trek cast mates as well as various behindthescenes crew members.
Star trek memories by william shatner 1993, hardcover for sale. Jan 24, 2006 a living pop culture legend and one of american film and televisions most enduring stars, william shatner will forever be associated with the role of james t. If you are into star trek, its well worth the read. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Download star trek memories audiobook by william shatner. Spirit of the horse, by william shatner yes, he was the captain of the enterprise, but william shatner is also a dedicated horseman and founder of the hollywood charity horse show. The original series with the notable exception of james doohan. A new science fiction adventure from william shatner famous for his role as captain kirk on star trek about the intrepid, eightyyearold fbi deputy director samuel lord and his quest to stop the chinese from using a weapon that, unknown to the. Star trek movie memories audiobook by william shatner.
So ive been reading a lot of books lately, star trek memories and such and it seems like shatner was really disliked, but nichelle and george seemed to atleast like dislike him enough to like him on some professional level, like when they roasted shatner. Star trek movie memories by william shatner goodreads. Jan 01, 1993 star trek memories written by william shatner and chris kreski is not really an autobiography but is actually a recollection of the original series itself. William shatners live long and what i learned along the way who is william shatner. Finally, the captains log that a zillion trekkers have been waiting for. Shatner documents the making of the first six star trek movies and includes onthescene reporting from the set of the seventh, scheduled for a thanksgiving 1994 release. Star trek memories by william shatner, chris kreski and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
An unofficial nickname for a collection of 10 star trek novels written by william shatner, with judith and garfield reevesstevens. Spirit of the horse, by william shatner yes, he was the captain of the enterprise, but william shatner is also a dedicated horseman and founder of. Star trek memories is an autobiography written by william shatner, with chris kreski. Star trek was created by producer and writer gene roddenberry, who was fascinated with space since childhood. Shatner s star trek memories reveals a portion of how and why star trek came to be or at least, one man and his ghostwriters version of that time. Buy a cheap copy of star trek memories book by william shatner. Star trek memories by william shatner, chris kreski, paperback. The original series, both its production in the 1960s, and its 1970s syndication era. Shatner coauthored star trek memories 1993 and star trek. Star trek memories by william shatner, chris kreski kirkus. Star trek memories by william shatner read by alibris. However whilst star trek memories focused on the creation, production and reception of the original series, this book looks at what happened after the series was cancelled and how the various star trek movies came to be.
This book had me laughing out loud on several occassions as i read through his personal star trek movie memories, but the book actually doesnt contain all that many of them. Star trek memories is the first of two volumes of autobiography dictated by william shatner and transcribed by mtv editorial director christopher kreski in the book, published in 1993, shatner interviews several cast members of star trek. Star trek memories by william shatner, chris kreski. A television phenomenon that suffered from shaky ratings from its first broadcast in 1966 through its entire run, star trek nevertheless exploded into a. William shatners star trek memories video 1995 imdb. This followup book, about the spinoff movies, isnt quite as good but its entertaining and informative. Star trek memories written by william shatner and chris kreski is not really an autobiography but is actually a recollection of the original series itself. Star trek memories william shatner digital audiobook. Star trek movie memories by william shatner read by. The novels are published by pocket books as part of their pocket tos line 1995 2007 and set in an alternate timeline with a resurrected captain james t.
William shatner books list of books by author william shatner. Jan 01, 1994 the star studded sequel to the instant bestseller star trek memories, which spent six weeks on the new york times bestseller list. In the book, published in 1993, shatner interviews several cast members of star trek. Boldly going where no audio has gone before, star trek memories is william shatner s own behindthescenes look at the legendary 60s television series that continues to spawn movies, books, and series spinoffs 26 years after the last episode aired.