If you like the original kirk as shaped by william shatner, these books are made for you. 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. William shatner oc born march 22, 1931 is a canadian actor, author, producer, director, screenwriter, and singer. Star trek cruise sets sail in 2017 with william shatner. The return is a novel by william shatner that was cowritten with garfield reevesstevens and judith reevesstevens. William shatner, garfield reevesstevens, judith reevesstevens. Several characters from the original series have cameos in star trek.
Nimoy and shatner s relationship goes back all the way to the 1960s. 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. William shatner is the author of nine star trek novels, including the new york times bestsellers the ashes of eden and the return. It was published over three years beginning in 1995. And only those scenes that make it into the finished product deleted scenes dont count either.
And 2 of them were the new york times bestsellers at that time. I wish i had taken notes at the time, because you people sure do have a lot of questions about it. William shatner had been eager to reprise the part of captain james tiberius kirk. Unlike star wars, star trek canon is limited to filmed star trek episodes and movies only. Sep 07, 2017 william shatner has developed a cynical view of mr. There will be performances from the stars of star trek, with william shatner hosting an evening with william shatner. Star trek odyssey 06 on the knees of the gods part 4 by viffvdtced. I also like the way shatner ties in planets and events from past episodes of the original tv show intro his star trek books. Star trek has a fiftytwo year history of tiein fiction, beginning with the 1967 publication of james blishs star trek 1. It took its lead from star trek generations, and told the story of kirks revival. Dec 31, 2017 destination star trek will return to germany on april 2729, 2018, at the messe westfallenhallen in dortmund. As of november 2019, approximately 850 novels, short story anthologies, novelizations, and omnibus editions, have been published. Discount prices on books by william shatner, including titles like live long and. William shatner is biting his tongue under president trump.
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. The alleged 86yearold is an icon for multiple generations. 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. 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. Admiral kirk william shatner is informed by spocks father sarek mark. 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.
William shatner had been eager to reprise the part of captain james tiberius kirk his once. Shatner believes his longtime friend nimoy, who died in 2015. Ok, this was the first william shatner book that i have ever read and on the whole i can say i enjoyed it. Preserver and the whole mirror universe trilogy is a good read for any star trek fan. William shatner has developed a cynical view of mr. Spocks leonard nimoy dramatic death in star trek ii. It took its lead from star trek generations, and told the story of kirks. 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. Shatners coauthors garfield and judith reevesstevens are also great scifitrekwriters. 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.
Speaking to ign from nycc this weekend, william shatner himself discussed the possibility of appearing on star trek. They are spoton when it comes to kirks character and tone. Star trek project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks read. William shatner opens up about fandom frenzy and 50 years of star trek as star trek turns a halfcentury old, salon talks to icon. I almost put this on my list of 5 favorite book series. 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. The way shatner does it, lets us into his thoughts, is very tastefuly done. William shatner wont return in any new star trek movies. In his seven decades of acting, shatner became a cultural icon for his portrayal of captain james t. Its enjoyable, it just doesnt fit in with the broader star trek story.
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. Avenger by william shatner overdrive rakuten overdrive. For three full decades, on television and on film, actor william shatner has portrayed one of the most dynamic heroes of science fiction. Otherwise, if you are not a kirk fan, they are still a good read, since mr. On the original star trek series, leonard nimoy played mister spock and william shatner played captain kirk.
When last we left the crew of the star ship enterprise, they were heading. Judith and garfield reevesstevens collaborated with william shatner on the three novels collected in star trek. William shatner has written 10 fiction books about star trek, all starring his character james t. Listen to star trek memories by william shatner at. Feb 17, 2015 unlike star wars, star trek canon is limited to filmed star trek episodes and movies only.
William shatner is the author of nine star trek novels, including the new york times. Kirk, he stars as denny crane in the hit television series from david e. 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. Fan star trek original series clip to common people by. In the present day, shatner seems to respect the other entries in the star trek franchise along with his own. Destination star trek will return to germany on april 2729, 2018, at the messe westfallenhallen in dortmund. But the actor recently caught the attention of twitter at large when he used the ad hominem attack language of the altright in. 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. William shatners troubling behavior online is hardly new. Abridgedthe audiobook lasts about 3 hours and is read by william shatner, who is also one of the authors. Shatner s coauthors garfield and judith reevesstevens are also great scifi trek writers. This is the official subreddit for star trek online, the licensed star trek mmo, available on pc, ps4, and xbox one.
The return on a whim the fact that it was read by shatner himself was a big plus. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Fans have organized the series into three trilogies. Youre original post was that shatner doesnt get star trek, which was ridiculous and. 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. 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. This is the second part of the first shatnerverse trilogy. William shatner books list of books by william shatner.
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. Buy a cheap copy of odyssey star trek book by william shatner. Well, i should say he cowrote the novels, along with the husband and wife. Star trek the original series clip to the music of common people by william shatner from his album has been. No william shatner appearance in star trek beyond screen rant. Well, i should say he cowrote the novels, along with the husband and wife writing duo judith and garfield reevesstevens. Star trek has a fiftytwo year history of tiein fiction, beginning with the 1967 publication of. 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 audiobooks download instantly today. Aug 24, 2015 there will be performances from the stars of star trek, with william shatner hosting an evening with william shatner. Odyssey star trek william shatner, judith reevesstevens, garfield.
He also has science fiction novels that were adapted for films on television. In the year 2122 an addictive new form of the fantasyenabling electronic drug tek is about to hit the market. And fans of the later star trek incarnations will get to see where it all began. 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.
A space odyssey, the film to which the motion picture is. 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. They are the authors of the contemporary thriller novel icefire as well as several other star trek novels and star trek reference books. Why are star trek books written by william shatner considered. Star trek the helena chronicles 03 letter of the law part 2 by viffvdtced.
Jun 07, 2011 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. An unofficial nickname for a collection of 10 star trek novels written by william shatner, with judith and garfield reevesstevens. Whats the general opinion on the shatnerverse books. Add his 1997 novel avenger, and you get the first shatnerverse trilogy. William shatner, an acclaimed actor, musician, recording artist, author, and film director, is best known for his role as captain james t. 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. 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. Well keep you posted with any updates about william shatners future in the star trek franchise as soon as we have more information. In 2011, he produced a documentary called the captains, in which he interviewed the actors that headlined the other series patrick ste. William shatner was originally against going back to the. A 50 year friendship, according to roger friedman at. 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. William shatner is known for his role as captain kirk in the original star trek, but the actors personality is a sharp departure from his iconic character.
William shatner writing book about his star trek costar. The motion picture is science fictions ultimate rorschach test. 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. Kirk of the uss enterprise in the star trek franchise. William shatner is in the midst of writing a book about his star trek costar leonard nimoy that is tentatively titled leonard. This clip was made purely for personal creative purposes. The relationship between the two soured when spock quickly became the most popular character on the show. William shatner toupee does this star trek celeb wear. Download audiobooks narrated by william shatner at and save. William shatner was originally against going back to the original series for star trek ii. Kirk in the highly successful star trek television series. Star trek cruise sets sail in 2017 with william shatner close. What does william shatner think of the star trek franchises. William shatner books list of books by author william.
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