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+ | |author = [[Marc Cushman]]; foreword by [[D.C. Fontana]] |
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+ | |editor = [[Mark Alfred]] and [[Susan Osborn]] |
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| − | '''''These Are the Voyages: Gene Roddenberry and Star Trek in the 1970s, Volume 1 (1970-75)''''' is an unlicensed [[Reference works|reference book]] published by [[Jacobs Brown Press]] that provides a history of ''Star Trek'' beginning with the cancellation of {{s| |
+ | '''''These Are the Voyages: Gene Roddenberry and Star Trek in the 1970s, Volume 1 (1970-75)''''' is an unlicensed [[Reference works|reference book]] published by [[Jacobs Brown Press]] that provides a history of ''Star Trek'' beginning with the cancellation of {{s|TOS}}, and continuing through the release of {{film|1}}. The first of a projected two-volume series, it was written by [[Marc Cushman]] from a purely production point of view. As with the authors' [[These Are the Voyages: TOS|previous book project]], [[Gerald Gurian]] served on this project as photo contributor. |
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:These Are the Voyages: Gene Roddenberry and Star Trek in the 1970s, Volume 1 (1970-75)'', in hardback and 763 pages in length, with hundreds of pictures, is the first in a two-book set chronicling the period in ''Star Trek'' history spanning the cancellation of the original series and continuing through the making and release of 1979's ''Star Trek: The Motion Picture''. In between these two events, ''Star Trek'' became a worldwide phenomenon. Factors in this renaissance were a boom in syndication, the coming of the conventions and fanzines, and an unparalleled expansion in merchandising. As the number of fans multiplied in massive proportions, and the reruns of the "Classic 79" episodes topped the ratings for their time slots in cities across America and around the world, curious developments were taking place behind the scenes.'' |
:These Are the Voyages: Gene Roddenberry and Star Trek in the 1970s, Volume 1 (1970-75)'', in hardback and 763 pages in length, with hundreds of pictures, is the first in a two-book set chronicling the period in ''Star Trek'' history spanning the cancellation of the original series and continuing through the making and release of 1979's ''Star Trek: The Motion Picture''. In between these two events, ''Star Trek'' became a worldwide phenomenon. Factors in this renaissance were a boom in syndication, the coming of the conventions and fanzines, and an unparalleled expansion in merchandising. As the number of fans multiplied in massive proportions, and the reruns of the "Classic 79" episodes topped the ratings for their time slots in cities across America and around the world, curious developments were taking place behind the scenes.'' |
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| − | :''Volume 1 opens with a foreword by the legendary [[D.C. Fontana]] (''Star Trek'' writer extraordinaire, ''Original Series'' story editor, and ''[[Star Trek: The Animated Series|Animated Series]]'' associate producer). It focuses on the first half of the decade, including Roddenberry projects ''Pretty Maids All in a Row'', ''Genesis II'', ''The Questor Tapes'', ''Planet Earth'', ''Strange New World'', ''Star Trek: The Animated Series'', and much more |
+ | :''Volume 1 opens with a foreword by the legendary [[D.C. Fontana]] (''Star Trek'' writer extraordinaire, ''Original Series'' story editor, and ''[[Star Trek: The Animated Series|Animated Series]]'' associate producer). It focuses on the first half of the decade, including Roddenberry projects ''Pretty Maids All in a Row'', ''Genesis II'', ''The Questor Tapes'', ''Planet Earth'', ''Strange New World'', ''Star Trek: The Animated Series'', and much more.'' |
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Revision as of 18:40, 9 January 2020
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These Are the Voyages: Gene Roddenberry and Star Trek in the 1970s, Volume 1 (1970-75) is an unlicensed reference book published by Jacobs Brown Press that provides a history of Star Trek beginning with the cancellation of Star Trek: The Original Series, and continuing through the release of Star Trek: The Motion Picture. The first of a projected two-volume series, it was written by Marc Cushman from a purely production point of view. As with the authors' previous book project, Gerald Gurian served on this project as photo contributor.
Summary
- Blurb
- These Are the Voyages: Gene Roddenberry and Star Trek in the 1970s, Volume 1 (1970-75), in hardback and 763 pages in length, with hundreds of pictures, is the first in a two-book set chronicling the period in Star Trek history spanning the cancellation of the original series and continuing through the making and release of 1979's Star Trek: The Motion Picture. In between these two events, Star Trek became a worldwide phenomenon. Factors in this renaissance were a boom in syndication, the coming of the conventions and fanzines, and an unparalleled expansion in merchandising. As the number of fans multiplied in massive proportions, and the reruns of the "Classic 79" episodes topped the ratings for their time slots in cities across America and around the world, curious developments were taking place behind the scenes.
- Volume 1 opens with a foreword by the legendary D.C. Fontana (Star Trek writer extraordinaire, Original Series story editor, and Animated Series associate producer). It focuses on the first half of the decade, including Roddenberry projects Pretty Maids All in a Row, Genesis II, The Questor Tapes, Planet Earth, Strange New World, Star Trek: The Animated Series, and much more.
- Excerpts of copyrighted sources are included for review purposes only, without any intention of infringement.
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