The Fifty Year Mission The Complete Uncensored Unauthorized Oral History Of Star Trek The First 25 Years

Author : Edward Gross,Mark A. Altman
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2016-06-28
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781466872851

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The Fifty-Year Mission: The Complete, Uncensored, Unauthorized Oral History of Star Trek: The First 25 Years by Edward Gross,Mark A. Altman Pdf

This is the unauthorized, uncensored and unbelievable true story behind the making of a pop culture phenomenon. The original Star Trek series debuted in 1966 and has spawned five TV series spin-offs and a dozen feature films, with an upcoming one from Paramount arriving in 2016. The Fifty-Year Mission is a no-holds-barred oral history of five decades of Star Trek, told by the people who were there. Hear from the hundreds of television and film executives, programmers, writers, creators and cast as they unveil the oftentimes shocking story of Star Trek's ongoing fifty-year mission -a mission that has spanned from the classic series to the animated show, the many attempts at a relaunch through the beloved feature films. Make no mistake, this isn't just a book for Star Trek fans. Here is a volume for all fans of pop culture and anyone interested in the nuts and bolts of a television touchstone.

Author : Edward Gross,Mark A. Altman
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 864 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2016-08-30
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781250089472

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The Fifty-Year Mission: The Next 25 Years: From The Next Generation to J. J. Abrams by Edward Gross,Mark A. Altman Pdf

This is the true story behind the making of a television legend. There have been many books written about Star Trek, but never with the unprecedented access, insight and candor of authors Mark A. Altman and Edward Gross. Having covered the franchise for over three decades, they’ve assembled the ultimate guide to a television classic. The Fifty-Year Mission: Volume Two is an incisive, no-holds-barred oral history telling the story of post-Original Series Star Trek, told exclusively by the people who were there, in their own words—sharing the inside scoop they’ve never told before—unveiling the oftentimes shocking true story of the history of Star Trek and chronicling the trials, tribulations—and tribbles—that have remained deeply buried secrets... until now. The Fifty-Year Mission: Volume Two includes the voices of hundreds television and film executives, programmers, writers, creators, and cast, who span from the beloved The Next Generation and subsequent films through its spin-offs: Deep Space Nine, Voyager, and Enterprise, as well J.J. Abrams’ reimagined film series.

Author : Edward A. Gross,Mark A. Altman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Star Trek films
ISBN : 1925435148

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The Fifty-year Mission by Edward A. Gross,Mark A. Altman Pdf

Author : Mark A. Altman,Edward Gross
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 861 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2016-08-30
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781250089465

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The Fifty-Year Mission: The Next 25 Years: From The Next Generation to J. J. Abrams by Mark A. Altman,Edward Gross Pdf

Volume two of a fifty-year oral history of Star Trek by the people who were there sharing never-before-told stories.

Author : Edward Gross,Mark A. Altman
Publisher : Thomas Dunne Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2016-08-30
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 1250089468

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The Fifty-Year Mission: The Next 25 Years: From The Next Generation to J. J. Abrams by Edward Gross,Mark A. Altman Pdf

This is the true story behind the making of a television legend. There have been many books written about Star Trek, but never with the unprecedented access, insight and candor of authors Mark A. Altman and Edward Gross. Having covered the franchise for over three decades, they’ve assembled the ultimate guide to a television classic. The Fifty-Year Mission: Volume Two is an incisive, no-holds-barred oral history telling the story of post-Original Series Star Trek, told exclusively by the people who were there, in their own words—sharing the inside scoop they’ve never told before—unveiling the oftentimes shocking true story of the history of Star Trek and chronicling the trials, tribulations—and tribbles—that have remained deeply buried secrets... until now. The Fifty-Year Mission: Volume Two includes the voices of hundreds television and film executives, programmers, writers, creators, and cast, who span from the beloved The Next Generation and subsequent films through its spin-offs: Deep Space Nine, Voyager, and Enterprise, as well J.J. Abrams’ reimagined film series.

Author : Edward Gross,Mark A. Altman
Publisher : Tor Books
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2018-08-21
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781250128959

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So Say We All: The Complete, Uncensored, Unauthorized Oral History of Battlestar Galactica by Edward Gross,Mark A. Altman Pdf

From Mark A. Altman and Edward Gross, the bestselling authors of the definitive two-volume Star Trek oral history, The Fifty-Year Mission, comes the complete, uncensored, unauthorized oral history of Battlestar Galactica in So Say We All. Four decades after its groundbreaking debut, Battlestar Galactica—both the 1978 original and its 2004 reimagining have captured the hearts of two generations of fans. What began as a three-hour made for TV movie inspired by the blockbuster success of Star Wars followed by a single season of legendary episodes, was transformed into one of the most critically acclaimed and beloved series in television history. And gathered exclusively in this volume are the incredible untold stories of both shows—as well as the much-maligned Galactica 1980. For the first time ever, you will learn the unbelievable true story of forty years of Battlestar Galactica as told by the teams that created a television legend in the words of over a hundred cast, creators, crew, critics and executives who were there and brought it all to life. So Say We All! At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Author : Edward Gross,Mark A. Altman
Publisher : Forge Books
Page : 698 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2020-02-11
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781250300966

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Nobody Does it Better by Edward Gross,Mark A. Altman Pdf

The ultimate oral history of the only gentleman secret agent with a license to kill... and thrill...telling the incredible, uncensored true stories of the James Bond franchise and spy mania. For over five decades, the cinematic adventures of James Bond have thrilled moviegoers. Now, bestselling authors Mark A. Altman and Edward Gross take you behind-the-scenes of the most famous and beloved movie franchise of all-time filled with reflections from over 150 cast, crew, critics and filmmakers who reflect on the impact of this legendary movie franchise as well as share their thoughts about their favorite (and least) favorite 007 adventures and spy mania which gripped fans the world over in the wake of the success of the James Bond films. From Russia--with love, course--to Vegas, from below the bright blue waters of the Bahamas in search of a missing nuclear weapon to the top of the Golden Gate Bridge, from below the seas in Stromberg’s new Noah's Ark of Atlantis into orbit with Hugo Drax, Nobody Does It Better: The Complete Uncensored, Unauthorized Oral History of James Bond tells the amazing, true story of the birth of James Bond through the latest remarkable James Bond adventures as well as the Spy mania classics that enthralled the world. It’s Bond and Beyond from the critically acclaimed authors of the bestselling The Fifty-Year Mission and So Say We All. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Author : Edward Gross,Mark A. Altman
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2021-07-13
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781250236883

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Secrets of the Force by Edward Gross,Mark A. Altman Pdf

From the authors of The Fifty-Year Mission and So Say We All, comes the first and only comprehensive oral history of the Star Wars movie franchise. For the past four decades, no film saga has touched the world in the way that Star Wars has, capturing the imaginations of filmgoers and filmmakers alike. Now, for the first time ever, Edward Gross and Mark A. Altman, the bestselling authors of The Fifty-Year Mission, are telling the entire story of this blockbuster franchise from the very beginning in a single exhaustive volume. Featuring the commentaries of hundreds of actors and filmmakers involved with and impacted by Star Wars, as well as writers, commentators, critics, executives, authors, film historians, toy experts and many more, Secrets of the Force, will reveal all in Altman and Gross’s critically acclaimed oral history format from the birth of the original film through the latest sequels and the new televisions series.

Author : David Gerrold
Publisher : BenBella Books, Inc.
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2014-01-28
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781939529572

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The World of Star Trek by David Gerrold Pdf

In The World of Star Trek, David Gerrold opens up dialogue on the people, places, and events that made Star Trek one of the most popular series ever. Gerrold discusses what was successful and what wasn't, offering personal interviews with the series' legendary stars and dissecting the trends that developed throughout the seasons. The complete inside story of what happened behind the scenes of the Star Trek universe, from scriptwriters' memos to special effects and more, The World of Star Trek is the companion all Trekkies need for the most all-encompassing breakdown and analysis of Star Trek.

Author : A.J. Black
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 203 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2021-03-29
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781476643229

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Star Trek, History and Us by A.J. Black Pdf

Since 1966, the Star Trek television franchise has used outer space and the thrilling adventures of the crews of the U.S.S. Enterprise to reflect our own world and culture. Kirk and Spock face civil rights issues and Vietnam war allegories while Picard, Data, and the next generation seek an ordered, post-Cold War stability in the Reagan era. The crews of Deep Space Nine, Voyager and Enterprise must come to terms with our real life of war, manifest destiny in the 21st century, and the shadow of 9/11. Now, as the modern era of the franchise attempts to portray a utopia amidst a world spinning out of control, Star Trek remains about more than just the future. It is about our present. It is about us. This book charts the history of Gene Roddenberry's creation across five decades alongside the cultural development of the United States and asks: are we heading for the utopian Federation future, or is it slipping ever further away from reality?

Author : Edward A. Gross,Mark A. Altman
Publisher : Little Brown
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Science
ISBN : 0316329576

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Captains' Logs by Edward A. Gross,Mark A. Altman Pdf

A lavishly illustrated guide takes readers behind the scenes of every episode of Star Trek and The Next Generation, with additional sections on Deep Space Nine and Voyager. Original. 75,000 first printing.

Author : Edward Gross,Mark A. Altman
Publisher : Tor Books
Page : 576 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2017-09-26
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781250128935

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Slayers & Vampires: The Complete Uncensored, Unauthorized Oral History of Buffy & Angel by Edward Gross,Mark A. Altman Pdf

From the bestselling authors of the critically acclaimed two-volume series The Fifty-Year Mission, comes Slayers & Vampires: The Complete, Uncensored, Unauthorized Oral History of Buffy The Vampire Slayer & Angel. Two decades after its groundbreaking debut, millions of fans worldwide remain enthralled with the incredible exploits of Joss Whedon’s Buffy Summers, the slayer and feminist icon who saved the world...a lot; as well as Angel, the tortured vampire with a soul who fought against the apocalyptic forces of evil. Now, go behind-the-scenes of these legendary series that ushered in the new Golden Age of Television, with the candid recollections of writers, creators, executives, programmers, critics and cast members. Together they unveil the oftentimes shocking true story of how a failed motion picture became an acclaimed cult television series, how that show became a pawn between two networks, and the spin-off series that was as engaging as everything that came before. This is the amazing true story of Buffy and the friends, vampires, slayers, and demons who changed television forever. The authors talked to almost 100 writers, producers, directors, filmmakers, sociologists and stars from Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Angel in new and vintage interviews from their personal archives, among them: Joss Whedon Guillermo del Toro Felicia Day Anthony Stewart Head Charisma Carpenter James Marsters David Boreanaz Amy Acker J. August Richards Eliza Dushku Christian Kane Julie Benz And More! At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Author : Stephen E. Whitfield
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1975-03-12
Category : Star trek (Television program)
ISBN : 0345246918

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The Making of Star Trek by Stephen E. Whitfield Pdf

A complete history of what may be the most popular TV series ever -- the original Star Trek "TM" episodes! Filled with quotations from cast members, memos to and from Gene Roddenberry, biographies of cast members, sketches, photographs, set descriptions, and even budgets and cast schedules, this volume is a fascinating, invaluable behind-the-scenes account of the development and production of the original Star Trek "TM" series.

Author : Andrew Liptak
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2022-06-28
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 9781534455825

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Cosplay: A History by Andrew Liptak Pdf

This look at the colorful and complex history of cosplay and fandom fashion examines the relationship between franchises and the cosplayers they inspire and the technology that helps bring the details of costumes to life.

Author : William Shatner,David Fisher
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2016-02-16
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781250083326

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Leonard by William Shatner,David Fisher Pdf

New York Times Bestseller Leonard Nimoy and William Shatner first crossed paths as actors on the set of The Man from U.N.C.L.E. Little did they know that their next roles as Spock and Captain Kirk, in a new science fiction television series, would shape their lives in ways no one could have anticipated. In seventy-nine television episodes of Star Trek and six feature films, they grew to know each other more than most friends could ever imagine. Over the course of half a century, Shatner and Nimoy saw each other through personal and professional highs and lows. In this powerfully emotional book, Shatner tells the story of a man who was his friend for five decades, recounting anecdotes and untold stories of their lives on and off set, as well as gathering stories from others who knew Nimoy well, to present a full picture of a rich life. As much a biography of Nimoy as a story of their friendship, Leonard is a uniquely heartfelt book written by one legendary actor in celebration of another.