First published 2016
Star Trek: The Original Series changed television forever. This collection brings together the people who made it happen and the scholars who study its legacy. David Gerrold provides a new introduction while Robert Sawyer contributes an afterword for the show's 50th anniversary. Series writers D. C. Fontana and David Gerrold share stories from behind the cameras. Science fiction authors like Howard Weinstein and academics including Paul Levinson analyze why the show endures. They examine character quirks like Spock's emotional moments and Scotty's constant warnings about impossible deadlines. They note practical details like the missing seatbelts on the starship bridge. The essays trace how Star Trek opened doors for science fiction on television and influenced the programs that followed. This eclectic collection reveals both the creative process and the cultural impact of one of the most influential science fiction series ever made.
Genres: biography, science-fiction, non-fiction, criticism, academic
Vibes: thought-provoking
Tropes: behind-the-scenes
Period: 50th Anniversary
222 pages · Kindle Edition · Smart Pop