The "Star Trek" phenomenon has grown since its creation by Gene Roddenberry, into several successful television series, numerous feature films, and a multi-million dollar merchandizing industry, including over 100 novels. This biography of Roddenberry exposes him as a contradictory and obsessive personality. Roddenberry created a vision of the future in which personal conflicts, sexism and racism are eradicated and decency and rationalism prevail. This vision proved to have worldwide appeal. But this book reveals that Roddenberry himself was beset by many of the failings he wished to see eliminated. As Joel Engel recounts the story of the creation and development of "Star Trek", drawing on over 100 sources including many of the writers, directors and stars of the "Star Trek" shows and movies, he reveals the womanising, the drinking, the drug-taking, the paranoia and the betrayals of the man behind the myth.
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The "Star Trek" phenomenon has grown since its creation by Gene Roddenberry, into several successful television series, numerous feature films, and a multi-million dollar merchandizing industry, including over 100 novels. This biography of Roddenberry exposes him as a contradictory and obsessive personality. Roddenberry created a vision of the future in which personal conflicts, sexism and racism are eradicated and decency and rationalism prevail. This vision proved to have worldwide appeal. But this book reveals that Roddenberry himself was beset by many of the failings he wished to see eliminated. As Joel Engel recounts the story of the creation and development of "Star Trek", drawing on over 100 sources including many of the writers, directors and stars of the "Star Trek" shows and movies, he reveals the womanising, the drinking, the drug-taking, the paranoia and the betrayals of the man behind the myth.
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Librería: Versandantiquariat Jena, Jena, Alemania
Softcover. Condición: leichte Gebrauchsspuren. Published by Virgin Books in 1994, the book delves into the life and legacy of the legendary science fiction writer and executive producer of the iconic TV series "Star Trek". With a vintage feel and aimed at young adults and adults, this biography explores the impact of Roddenberry's work on the entertainment industry and television history. The book also explores the appeal of the series and its enduring legacy in popular culture In englischer Sprache. pages. Nº de ref. del artículo: 262750
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Librería: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Reino Unido
Paperback. Condición: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Nº de ref. del artículo: GOR006608226
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Librería: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, Reino Unido
paperback. Condición: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. Nº de ref. del artículo: rev8743972712
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