Originally written in 1993 and now in trade paperback for the first time, william shatner s star trek memories is the definitive reminiscence of the show that has become a true cultural phenomenon. It is set in the star trek universe but, as part of the shatnerverse, does not follow the timeline established by other star trek novels. William shatner has developed a cynical view of mr. Dec 31, 2017 destination star trek will return to germany on april 2729, 2018, at the messe westfallenhallen in dortmund. Sep 22, 2012 i almost put this on my list of 5 favorite book series. For three full decades, on television and on film, actor william shatner has portrayed one of the most dynamic heroes of science fiction. The way shatner does it, lets us into his thoughts, is very tastefuly done. William shatner wont return in any new star trek movies.
Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. William shatner had been eager to reprise the part of captain james tiberius kirk. Admiral kirk william shatner is informed by spocks father sarek mark. William shatner opens up about fandom frenzy and 50 years of star trek as star trek turns a halfcentury old, salon talks to icon william shatner about his career. Star trek cruise sets sail in 2017 with william shatner. 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. When last we left the crew of the star ship enterprise, they were heading. William shatner books list of books by william shatner. And fans of the later star trek incarnations will get to see where it all began. As of november 2019, approximately 850 novels, short story anthologies, novelizations, and omnibus editions, have been published. The relationship between the two soured when spock quickly became the most popular character on the show.
The alleged 86yearold is an icon for multiple generations. William shatner is the author of nine star trek novels, including the new york times bestsellers the ashes of eden and the return. On the original star trek series, leonard nimoy played mister spock and william shatner played captain kirk. Abridgedthe audiobook lasts about 3 hours and is read by william shatner, who is also one of the authors. What does william shatner think of the star trek franchises. Fans have organized the series into three trilogies. It took its lead from star trek generations, and told the story of kirks. William shatner will headline the event and be joined by a 25th anniversary reunion of many of the main cast from deep space nine, and other fan favorites, including jason isaacs, kenneth mitchell, mary chieffo, robert duncan mcneill and walter koenig. Star trek has a fiftytwo year history of tiein fiction, beginning with the 1967 publication of james blishs star trek 1. Enterprise 1701d lies in ruins, and one of the galaxys greatest heroes rests beneath a simple cairn of rocks on a lonely hillside. William shatner writing book about his star trek costar. I also like the way shatner ties in planets and events from past episodes of the original tv show intro his star trek books.
They are spoton when it comes to kirks character and tone. Ok, this was the first william shatner book that i have ever read and on the whole i can say i enjoyed it. And only those scenes that make it into the finished product deleted scenes dont count either. It took its lead from star trek generations, and told the story of kirks revival. 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. They are the authors of the contemporary thriller novel icefire as well as several other star trek novels and star trek reference books. Speaking to ign from nycc this weekend, william shatner himself discussed the possibility of appearing on star trek. This is the official subreddit for star trek online, the licensed star trek mmo, available on pc, ps4, and xbox one. Shatner had a scene in the original 2009 star trek scene that was cut for fear of it being just a gimmick and in 2014, it was reportedly part of the script for the three. Shatner had a scene in the original 2009 star trek scene that was cut for fear of it being just a gimmick and in 2014, it was reportedly part of the script for the threequel star trek beyond. The odyssey trilogy is the retroactive term applied to the first three novels in william shatners series of books the shatnerverse written in collaboration with. In the year 2122 an addictive new form of the fantasyenabling electronic drug tek is about to hit the market. William shatner audiobooks download instantly today.
The return is the second of shatners star trek novels the first being 1995s the ashes of eden, but its the first one set postgenerations. This clip was made purely for personal creative purposes. In the present day, shatner seems to respect the other entries in the star trek franchise along with his own. Aug 24, 2015 there will be performances from the stars of star trek, with william shatner hosting an evening with william shatner. Jun 07, 2011 star trek the original series clip to the music of common people by william shatner from his album has been. Well, i should say he cowrote the novels, along with the husband and wife. William shatner oc born march 22, 1931 is a canadian actor, author, producer, director, screenwriter, and singer. But as a legendary vulcan ambassador comes to the last grave of his best.
Shatner believes his longtime friend nimoy, who died in 2015. Star trek project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks read. Sep 07, 2017 william shatner has developed a cynical view of mr. Discovery, and gave a blunt and somewhat joking response to the question of what it would take for him to agree to a cameo appearance. Star trek has a fiftytwo year history of tiein fiction, beginning with the 1967 publication of. Shatners coauthors garfield and judith reevesstevens are also great scifitrekwriters. Discount prices on books by william shatner, including titles like live long and.
Judith and garfield reevesstevens collaborated with william shatner on the three novels collected in star trek. William shatner is one of the hardestworking men in showbiz. William captain kirk shatner of star trek fame returns with his ninth actionpacked tekwar adventure, certain to thrill his devoted legions of science fiction readers. Several characters from the original series have cameos in star trek.
Avenger by william shatner overdrive rakuten overdrive. He also has science fiction novels that were adapted for films on television. I almost put this on my list of 5 favorite book series. William shatner is biting his tongue under president trump. William shatner has written 10 fiction books about star trek, all starring his character james t. He is also the author of several nonfiction books, including get a life. 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 like the original kirk as shaped by william shatner, these books are made for you. Download audiobooks narrated by william shatner at and save. Youre original post was that shatner doesnt get star trek, which was ridiculous and. A space odyssey, the film to which the motion picture is. The biggest detriment of this story is that it happens outside of star trek canon.
In his seven decades of acting, shatner became a cultural icon for his portrayal of captain james t. Listen to star trek memories by william shatner at. Buy a cheap copy of odyssey star trek book by william shatner. No william shatner appearance in star trek beyond screen rant. Nimoy and shatner s relationship goes back all the way to the 1960s. Star trek cruise sets sail in 2017 with william shatner close. Shatner s coauthors garfield and judith reevesstevens are also great scifi trek writers.
An unofficial nickname for a collection of 10 star trek novels written by william shatner, with judith and garfield reevesstevens. The return is a novel by william shatner that was cowritten with garfield reevesstevens and judith reevesstevens. I wish i had taken notes at the time, because you people sure do have a lot of questions about it. Voyager characters play cameos in first contact and nemesis while the official release date of the eleventh star trek was may 8, 2009, the film premiered internationally in buda, texas on april. And 2 of them were the new york times bestsellers at that time. Kirk, he stars as denny crane in the hit television series from david e. Its enjoyable, it just doesnt fit in with the broader star trek story. Destination star trek will return to germany on april 2729, 2018, at the messe westfallenhallen in dortmund. William shatner is the author of nine star trek novels, including the new york times. William shatner had been eager to reprise the part of captain james tiberius kirk his once. Well keep you posted with any updates about william shatners future in the star trek franchise as soon as we have more information.
William shatners troubling behavior online is hardly new. Star trek the original series clip to the music of common people by william shatner from his album has been. The first series by william shatner with judith and garfield reevesstevens. Feb 17, 2015 unlike star wars, star trek canon is limited to filmed star trek episodes and movies only. Spocks leonard nimoy dramatic death in star trek ii. William shatner toupee does this star trek celeb wear. In 2011, he produced a documentary called the captains, in which he interviewed the actors that headlined the other series patrick ste. Star trek odyssey 06 on the knees of the gods part 4 by viffvdtced. William shatner, an acclaimed actor, musician, recording artist, author, and film director, is best known for his role as captain james t. Add his 1997 novel avenger, and you get the first shatnerverse trilogy. William shatner books list of books by author william shatner. This is the second part of the first shatnerverse trilogy. Whats the general opinion on the shatnerverse books.
The audiobook is read well by shatner and is enjoyable to listen to. Why are star trek books written by william shatner considered. Kirk of the uss enterprise in the star trek franchise. There will be performances from the stars of star trek, with william shatner hosting an evening with william shatner. William shatner, garfield reevesstevens, judith reevesstevens.
The motion picture is science fictions ultimate rorschach test. William shatner books list of books by author william. Star trek memories is shatner s classic behindthescenes look at the legendary series that continues to put forth movies, books, and series spinoffs decades after the last episode aired. Both of the other trilogies, and the sfa book are all available on both formats, so apparently whatever is keeping the first three books unavailable is specific to them. As a successful writer, he is the author of 9 star trek novels that describing his experiences when becoming a part of a series star trek. It was published over three years beginning in 1995.
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. Kirk in the highly successful star trek television series. The question of whether or not william shatner will appear in a new star trek movie has been a hot topic since the first jj abrams trek film was announced in 2006. Star trek the helena chronicles 03 letter of the law part 2 by viffvdtced. Below we have listed the various series not directly linked to any of the major star trek novel series read more about those by clicking the various links on this page, william shatners shatnerverse novels and any crossover series that spans multiple star trek series, sorted by year of publication. Unlike star wars, star trek canon is limited to filmed star trek episodes and movies only. William shatner was originally against going back to the original series for star trek ii. Well, i should say he cowrote the novels, along with the husband and wife writing duo judith and garfield reevesstevens. 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. The return on a whim the fact that it was read by shatner himself was a big plus. Preserver and the whole mirror universe trilogy is a good read for any star trek fan. Star trek never really caught on with audiences, ran for three seasons, and was canceled. William shatner was originally against going back to the. Discovery, and gave a blunt and somewhat joking response to the question of what.
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