In this year (2016) when the original Star Trek series will be
celebrating its 50th anniversary, I’ve been enjoying revisiting some of
my favorite Star Trek non-fiction behind-the-scenes books. Star Trek 365
is one of the best. Paula M. Block’s look back at the history of the
production of the original series is chock full of rare photos and
illustrations, many never seen in publication previously. Much like a
Day-by-Day calendar, where you look at a different photo, comic or witty
observation each and every day, Star Trek 365 (and the similar volume
Star Trek the Next Generation 365
for the follow-up series) has 365 short chapters, filled with obscure
yet fascinating trivia and production minutiae. These books have an
unusual format — they are short in height but very thick in content. The
depth of research that went into assembling these treasure troves of
Star Trek history is impressive.
These two books are definite must reads for anyone who truly
considers themselves a Trekkie or a Trekker, but they should also prove
to fascinating reads for general TV science fiction fans.
[
Star Trek 365 page at Memory Alpha ] | [
Paula M. Block page at Memory Alpha ]
Recommended by
Scott C. Bennett Martin Public Library
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