Boarding the Enterprise: Transporters, Tribbles and the Vulcan Death Grip in Gene Roddenberry's Star Trek (Smart Pop)

Gerrold (author of "Trouble with Tribbles") and award-winning SF author Sawyer lead 16 contributors, ranging from fans and social commentators to the equally legendary scriptwriter D.C. Fontana straight into a time and place where nothing said "the final frontier" like short pants. They examine why designer Bill Theiss glued actors into costumes that never revealed what they promised, how the lack of authenticity of the OK Corral set worked, why the guys in certain colored jerseys always died, and how fan fiction has grown and changed since the Internet. Along with the insider information comes insights on what the series meant within its cultural contexts and how it changed thinking about war, race, gender, the Other, science, exploration and television. The editors include a welcome episode reference and handily avoid explaining to purists why Kirk had "to boldly go" rather than "to go boldly." Distributed by IPG.
Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Gerrold (author of "Trouble with Tribbles") and award-winning SF author Sawyer lead 16 contributors, ranging from fans and social commentators to the equally legendary scriptwriter D.C. Fontana straight into a time and place where nothing said "the final frontier" like short pants. They examine why designer Bill Theiss glued actors into costumes that never revealed what they promised, how the lack of authenticity of the OK Corral set worked, why the guys in certain colored jerseys always died, and how fan fiction has grown and changed since the Internet. Along with the insider information comes insights on what the series meant within its cultural contexts and how it changed thinking about war, race, gender, the Other, science, exploration and television. The editors include a welcome episode reference and handily avoid explaining to purists why Kirk had "to boldly go" rather than "to go boldly." Distributed by IPG. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

This eclectic mix of essays on "Star Trek," the groundbreaking original series created by Gene Roddenberry, offers behind-the-scenes anecdotes, discussions on the show's enduring appeal and influence, and its impact on subsequent science-fiction television programs.