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| Author = [[William Shatner]] with [[Chris Kreski]]
  
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| Publisher = [[HarperCollins Publishers]]<br />[[HarperCollins Publishers|Harper Voyager Books]] (UK 1996 edition)
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| Published = {{m|October|1993}} (hardcover)<br />{{d|15|November|1993}} (UK paperback)<br />{{d|27|May|1994}} (paperback)<br />{{d|21|April|2009}} (trade paperback)
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| Published = {{m|October|1993}} (hardcover)<br />{{d|15|November|1993}} (UK trade paperback)<br />{{d|27|May|1994}} (paperback)<br />{{d|7|October|1996}} (UK paperback)<br />{{d|21|April|2009}} (trade paperback)
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| Pages = 320 (hardcover, trade paperback)<br />432 (paperback)
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| ISBN = 0060177349 (hardcover)<br />ISBN 0006379702 (UK paperback)<br />ISBN 0061092355 (1994 paperback)<br />ISBN 0061664693 (2009 trade paperback)
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| ISBN = 0060177349 (hardcover)<br />ISBN 0060177357 (deluxe hardcover)<br />ISBN 0006379702 (UK trade paperback)<br />ISBN 0061092355 (1994 paperback)<br />ISBN 0006387934 (1996 UK paperback)<br />ISBN 0061664693 (2009 trade paperback)
 
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:''For the video of the same name, see ''[[William Shatner's Star Trek Memories]]''.''
  
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'''''Star Trek Memories''''' is the autobiography written by [[Captain]] [[James T. Kirk]] performer [[William Shatner]], with extensive editorial input from author [[Chris Kreski]]. In the book Shatner covers the period in which he was involved with ''[[Star Trek: The Original Series]]'', not only during its years in production, the 1960s, but during the aftermath in [[syndication]] in the 1970s as well.
   
 
==Summary==
  
==Summary==
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;From the interior dust jacket of the hardcover edition
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;From the back cover
  
 
:''Recall the glory days of the original ''[[Star Trek]]'', with the book that goes where no memoir has gone before...''
  
:''Recall the glory days of the original ''[[Star Trek]]'', with the book that goes where no memoir has gone before...''
   
 
:''Beginning in {{y|1966}} as something a little out of the ordinary for prime-time TV, and suffering from shaky ratings throughout its entire run, '''Star Trek''' went on to spend the better part of the next three decades exploding into a worldwide, billion-dollar industry. How did this happen? What made the show so unique that it spawned a devoted global following?''
  
:''Beginning in {{y|1966}} as something a little out of the ordinary for prime-time TV, and suffering from shaky ratings throughout its entire run, '''Star Trek''' went on to spend the better part of the next three decades exploding into a worldwide, billion-dollar industry. How did this happen? What made the show so unique that it spawned a devoted global following?''
   
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:''While many books have attempted to tell the real, behind-the-scenes ''Trek'' story, the tale can best be told through the voice and privileged perspective of a man who actually lived through it all. That man is [[William Shatner]] (aka [[Captain]] [[James T. Kirk|James Kirk]]). Gathering his personal recollections along with those of [[Leonard Nimoy]], [[DeForest Kelley]], [[George Takei]], [[Walter Koenig]], [[Nichelle Nichols]], [[Majel Barrett|Majel Barrett-Roddenberry]] and ''Star Trek''{{'}}s producers, designers, production crew and special effects wizards, William Shatner's ''Star Trek Memories'' is crammed with the backstage drama of the series' creation. Here, in the stars' and creators' own words, are such memories as:''
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:''While many books have attempted to tell the real, behind-the-scenes ''Trek'' story, the tale can best be told through the voice and privileged perspective of a man who actually lived through it all. That man is William Shatner (aka Captain James Kirk). Gathering his personal recollections along with those of [[Leonard Nimoy]], [[DeForest Kelley]], [[George Takei]], [[Walter Koenig]], [[Nichelle Nichols]], [[Majel Barrett|Majel Barrett-Roddenberry]] and ''Star Trek''{{'}}s producers, designers, production crew and special effects wizards, William Shatner's ''Star Trek Memories'' is crammed with the backstage drama of the series' creation. Here, in the stars' and creators' own words, are such memories as:''
   
 
:* ''Shatner's and Nimoy's close friendship of almost thirty years.''
  
:* ''Shatner's and Nimoy's close friendship of almost thirty years.''
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== Background information ==
  
== Background information ==
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*Released in October 1993 as a in black cloth bound hardcover in dustjacket edition, it was followed the subsequent month by a UK trade paperback edition for The Commonwealth countries. Concurrently, a deluxe, signed and numbered edition was released in the US, which consisted of the the hardcover book without its dustjacket in a hardboard slipcase and which was limited to 4,526 copies of which 26 copies, lettered a-z, were reserved for private distribution at the authors and publisher's discretion.
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*While Shatner may have somewhat of a reputation as egotistical in ''Star Trek'' lore, none of that is evident in the book, as he dedicates considerable space not only to his co-stars, but to various behind-the-scenes [[production staff]]ers as well, the majority of whom he personally interviewed and letting them speak in their own words in his book. Two in particular, co-producers [[Gene Coon]] and [[Edward K. Milkis]] enjoyed his attention to such a degree, that Shatner has dedicated two entire chapters to them, "The Unsung Hero" and "Shots in the Dark", respectively. As such, his book is not only a autobiography, but also a [[reference book]] on the production aspects of the ''Original Series''.
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*While Shatner may have somewhat of an egotistical reputation in ''Star Trek'' lore, none of that is evident in the book, as he dedicates considerable space not only to his co-stars, but to various behind-the-scenes [[production staff]]ers as well, the majority of whom he personally interviewed and letting them speak in their own words in his book. Two in particular, co-producers [[Gene Coon]] and [[Edward K. Milkis]] enjoyed his attention to such a degree, that Shatner has dedicated two entire chapters to them, "The Unsung Hero" and "Shots in the Dark", respectively. As such, his book is not only a autobiography, but also a [[reference book]] on the production aspects of the ''Original Series'', sharing similarities with the work [[Robert Justman]] &ndash; also interviewed and featured by Shatner in his book &ndash; wrote a few years later, ''[[Inside Star Trek: The Real Story]]''.
 
* Shatner followed up this book in 1994 with ''[[Star Trek Movie Memories]]'', a memoir of his experiences from the cancellation of TOS through the filming of {{film|7}}.
  
* Shatner followed up this book in 1994 with ''[[Star Trek Movie Memories]]'', a memoir of his experiences from the cancellation of TOS through the filming of {{film|7}}.
   
 
=== Cover gallery ===
  
=== Cover gallery ===
 
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File:Star Trek Memories.jpg|1993 cover hardcover edition
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File:Star Trek Memories early 1993 proof.JPG|1993 early publisher's proof
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File:Star Trek Memories 1993 UK cover.jpg|1993 cover UK paperback edition
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File:Star Trek Memories.jpg|1993 cover hardcover
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File:Star Trek Memories 1994 cover.jpg|1994 cover US paperback edition
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File:Star Trek Memories 1993 backcover.jpg|backcover
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File:Star Trek Memories 1993 deluxe slipcase cover.JPG|1993 cover deluxe slipcase
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File:Star Trek Memories 1993 UK cover.jpg|1993 cover UK trade paperback
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File:Star Trek Memories 1993 UK backcover.jpg|backcover
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File:Star Trek Memories 1994 cover.jpg|1994 cover US paperback
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File:Star Trek Memories 1994 backcover.jpg|backcover
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File:Star Trek Memories 1996 UK cover.jpg|1996 cover UK paperback
 
File:Star_Trek_Memories_-_audio_cover.jpg|1993 cover audio book
  
File:Star_Trek_Memories_-_audio_cover.jpg|1993 cover audio book
 
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For the video of the same name, see William Shatner's Star Trek Memories.

Star Trek Memories is the autobiography written by Captain James T. Kirk performer William Shatner, with extensive editorial input from author Chris Kreski. In the book Shatner covers the period in which he was involved with Star Trek: The Original Series, not only during its years in production, the 1960s, but during the aftermath in syndication in the 1970s as well.

Summary

From the interior dust jacket of the hardcover edition
Recall the glory days of the original Star Trek, with the book that goes where no memoir has gone before...
Beginning in 1966 as something a little out of the ordinary for prime-time TV, and suffering from shaky ratings throughout its entire run, Star Trek went on to spend the better part of the next three decades exploding into a worldwide, billion-dollar industry. How did this happen? What made the show so unique that it spawned a devoted global following?
While many books have attempted to tell the real, behind-the-scenes Trek story, the tale can best be told through the voice and privileged perspective of a man who actually lived through it all. That man is William Shatner (aka Captain James Kirk). Gathering his personal recollections along with those of Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, George Takei, Walter Koenig, Nichelle Nichols, Majel Barrett-Roddenberry and Star Trek's producers, designers, production crew and special effects wizards, William Shatner's Star Trek Memories is crammed with the backstage drama of the series' creation. Here, in the stars' and creators' own words, are such memories as:
  • Shatner's and Nimoy's close friendship of almost thirty years.
  • The outrageous practical jokes of Star Trek's cast, crew and especially Gene Roddenberry.
  • The truth about Kirk and Uhura's first prime-time interracial kiss.
  • Nichelle Nichols's surprising fan – who convinced her not to quit the show.
  • What really happened to Yeoman Rand and Captain Pike?
  • The fight with Harlan Ellison over "The City on the Edge of Forever" – and how he ultimately helped to save Star Trek from cancellation.
  • The full history of the overwhelming "Save Star Trek" campaign – which was only good enough to work for one final season.
Filled with heartfelt warmth and genuine fondness that can only exist among colleagues who have spent years together through thick and thin, Star Trek Memories also includes more than 120 photographs and illustrations (many of which appear for the first time in these pages). William Shatner's Star Trek Memories is the definitive reminiscence of the show that has become a true cultural phenomenon.

Excerpts of copyrighted sources are included for review purposes only, without any intention of infringement.

Contents

  • Acknowledgments
  • Captain's Log
  • Origins
  • "The Cage"
  • Where No Man Has Gone Before
  • Amassing the Troops
  • On the Set: Lights, Camera and Plenty of Action
  • A Couple of Characters
  • The Grind
  • The Unsung Hero
  • Shots in the Dark
  • Opening Nights
  • Bigger Things
  • My Favorite Episode
  • The Dysfunctional Family
  • To Stay Or Not to Stay
  • Episode on the Edge
  • Season Two
  • Season Three
  • Captain's Epilogue

Background information

  • Released in October 1993 as a in black cloth bound hardcover in dustjacket edition, it was followed the subsequent month by a UK trade paperback edition for The Commonwealth countries. Concurrently, a deluxe, signed and numbered edition was released in the US, which consisted of the the hardcover book without its dustjacket in a hardboard slipcase and which was limited to 4,526 copies of which 26 copies, lettered a-z, were reserved for private distribution at the authors and publisher's discretion.
  • While Shatner may have somewhat of an egotistical reputation in Star Trek lore, none of that is evident in the book, as he dedicates considerable space not only to his co-stars, but to various behind-the-scenes production staffers as well, the majority of whom he personally interviewed and letting them speak in their own words in his book. Two in particular, co-producers Gene Coon and Edward K. Milkis enjoyed his attention to such a degree, that Shatner has dedicated two entire chapters to them, "The Unsung Hero" and "Shots in the Dark", respectively. As such, his book is not only a autobiography, but also a reference book on the production aspects of the Original Series, sharing similarities with the work Robert Justman – also interviewed and featured by Shatner in his book – wrote a few years later, Inside Star Trek: The Real Story.
  • Shatner followed up this book in 1994 with Star Trek Movie Memories, a memoir of his experiences from the cancellation of TOS through the filming of Star Trek Generations.

Cover gallery

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