Reference books, novels, magazines – Page 2

Inside Star Trek 11: saucer separations and a hypothetical Vulcan

The penultimate issue of the 1960’s Inside Star Trek offers fan letters and a visit to the sound stages.
Inside Star Trek crossword: 25 across is SPVCK

This is a fun test of your TOS vocabulary, even if there are a bunch of errors.
Inside Star Trek 10: Visiting the sound stages, meeting the music editor

Music editor Richard Lapham was entirely unknown to me. Sadly, I didn’t learn much about him here.
Inside Star Trek 9: Polka-dot marshmallows and herding extras with Charlie Washburn

The second assistant director kept the set running on seasons two and three.
Relive John Belushi’s final captain’s log

Gene Roddenberry thought the Saturday Night Live parody of Star Trek’s cancellation was “delicious.”
Inside Star Trek 8: George Takei on almost everything except Star Trek

Read a wide-ranging interview with Takei and get confirmation that TOS did not employ invisible stagehands.
Before VCRs, we had the Fotonovels. And they were glorious

In the before-time when home video was unknown, we had Fotonovels. Those great photos meant we could examine the bridge, the transporter effect and the tricorder’s control panel. Fotonovel 1 retells the most famous episode, and includes Harlan Ellison informing readers his script was better.
Boarding the Enterprise, a review: challenging and fascinating insights into the original series

Star Trek’s take on the Vietnam War. Kirk/Spock slash fic. Is the transporter a death machine? Why no seatbelts? You should read this book, but first read my post about it.
Inside Star Trek 7: favourite designs and fashion advice with Bill Theiss

Theiss knew Andrea’s costume pushed censorship boundaries and he “was prepared for and eagerly anticipated the storm.” Read more about his favourite creations.
Inside Star Trek 6: bubble-wrap Klingons and warm Gorns

Ruth Berman takes us into Leonard Nimoy’s office, costumer Bill Theiss reveals the placemat origins of the Elasian costumes, and there’s a strange bit about a warm Gorn.