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. William shatner shuts door on kirk return to star trek. Why william shatner thinks that star trek movie gig that. Avenger the return is a novel by william shatner that was cowritten with garfield reevesstevens and judith reevesstevens. Leslie carol shatner born on august 31, 1958 is married to gordon walker, and is the mother of two children, grant and eric. Jun 20, 2019 since its opening in early 2017, the tour is a premier destination for star trek fans of every stripe. Shatner actually joined the series for its second pilot, when jeffrey hunter declined to continue in the role of captain christopher pike after the first pilot was rejected. The only reason i give it a 9 is because of shatners petulance towards some of the characters of st. Along with the various star trek novel series there have also been dozens of authors who have contributed to the franchise, including but not limited to roddenberry himself, g. This series was my introduction to star trek novels, and i very much enjoyed these books.
Minor inconsistencies including, but not limited to, a vulcan resistance which is separate from the terran rebellion resistance, are viewed as typos. The first star trek novels were direct novelizations of the original star trek episodes by james blish, running from 19671978. Star treks william shatner celebrates his 89th birthday. A century before captain kirks fiveyear mission, jonathan archer captains the united earth ship enterprise during the early years of starfleet, leading up to the earthromulan war and the formation of the federation. The borg have formed an alliance with the romulan star empire in order. Author william shatners complete list of books and series in order, with the latest. Avenger is a star trek novel by william shatner cowritten with judith and garfield reevesstevens, depicting the events shortly after the feature film star trek generations and the previous shatnerverse novel the return.
My only beef withholding one star is that this book is not on kindle, and i have to carry around a paperback again. List of star trek films and television series wikipedia. Star trek is an american media franchise based on the science fiction television series created by gene roddenberry. Captains blood ebook by william shatner official publisher. For first time visitors, owner james cawleys amazingly detailed recreations of desilu stage 9 and the sets used to film the classic 1960s series enterprise interiors are a jawdropping sight to behold. William shatner refused to let his alter ego rest and has brought him back. Additionally, shatner worked with judith and garfield reevesstevens to create a series of star trek novels, and launched the quest for tomorrow and samuel lord science fiction series. But for years, it was a flop that left william shatner performing out of the back of his truck. Essential star trek novels that even nontrekkers should read. Ive been working my way very happily through all of shatner s star trek novels, and this is one more good read among many.
He has written a series of books chronicling his experiences playing captain kirk, being a part of star trek, and life after. William shatner has notched up an impressive 50plus years in front of the camera, displaying heady comedic talent and. Shatner continued, because they now established how. In addition to his ongoing role as captain james t. The mirror universe trilogy is the term applied to the second three novels in william shatners series of books the shatnerverse written in collaboration with judith and garfield reevesstevens chronicling the ongoing story of a revived james t. Mar 14, 2020 he has written a series of books chronicling his experiences playing captain kirk, being a part of star trek, and life after star trek. 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. 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. He also directed and cowrote the story for star trek v. Star trek s william shatner won widespread acclaim as a major science fiction writer with his electrifying novels, tekwarand teklords. I find it both intriguing and surprising that he wrote them. Dec 11, 2019 additionally, shatner worked with judith and garfield reevesstevens to create a series of star trek novels, and launched the quest for tomorrow and samuel lord science fiction series. Prometheus all of the shatner verse novels are accepted as canon, with the exception of the captains trilogy minor inconsistencies including, but not limited to, a vulcan resistance which is separate from the terran rebellionresistance, are viewed as typ. Mar 22, 2020 william shatner, who played the iconic captain james tiberius kirk in star trek.
The idea of a borg romulan dissentor alliance was unique, and the way shatner describes the regeneration tecniques is believable when put into a 24th century context. A continuence of the storyline from the lack luster captains peril, captains blood is an kirkcentric novel with twists and turns and plenty of actionadventure. Mcintyre, michael jan friedman, peter david, diane carey, david r. Rumors about william shatner returning to the 23rd century in this summers star trek beyond may have turned out to be false, but the actor is more than willing to reprise his role as the captain.
Star trek is simply an incredibly fun and entertaining science fiction series, though it was hardly appreciated back in the 1960s when it originally aired. Shatners weight gain across the series the trek bbs. The original series set tour in ticonderoga, new york on may 4, 2018. The book was shatners sixth star trek novel published by pocket books, his fifth novel taking place in the 24th century and the third and final book of the mirror universe trilogy. I let her read the books that i have and then she wanted to know about the shows. Looking for a gift for that special fan on your list. Til william shatner wrote several star trek novel i dont know how this fact managed to escape me up until now, but apparently shatner is the author of several trek novels that form series. Novels based on star trek, the next generation, voyager, and discovery, are in print. The tour even attracts notice from various star trek luminaries, perhaps none brighter. Kirk, he has appeared in such plays as the world of suzie wong and a shot in the dark, such notable films as the brothers karamazov and judgment at nuremburg, and on television in t. Prometheus all of the shatnerverse novels are accepted as canon, with the exception of the captains trilogy. Star trek cast never got residuals for original series august 21, 2017 12. As with all publishing, star trek isnt immune from needing a huge injection of diversity in their ranks, as their authors are incredibly white and male in general.
William shatner shuts door on kirk return to star trek cnet. William shatner oc is a canadian actor, author, producer, director, screenwriter, and singer. Jul 01, 2000 william shatner is the author of five previous star trek novels. William shatner is the author of nine star trek novels, including the new york times bestsellers the ashes of eden and the return. Kirk of the uss enterprise in the star trek franchise. William shatner is ready to return to star trek as an aged. Preserver was a star trek novel written by william shatner, with thanks to judith and garfield reevesstevens. As of november 2019, approximately 850 novels, short story anthologies, novelizations, and omnibus editions, have been published.
Fortunately, it lives on today in re runs, giving trekkies the ongoing excitement of regularly boldly going where no man has gone before. This more recent selection in our list of the best star trek books is a novel by greg cox which looks at the life of a character well known to star trek fans. James kirk in 24th century starfleet uniform shatnerverse is an unofficial fan term for the continuity in which novels credited as written by william shatner take. The implication for the already announced star trek 4 is that. Buy a cheap copy of captains glory star trek book by william shatner. So far in three novels, kirk has beatenup worf, out. Your most recent star trek novel, collision course, has a young james t.
An intended but abandoned series of novels by william shatner, with judith and garfield reevesstevens. Star trek audiobook by william shatner official publisher. Kirk and william shatner were back where they belonged on friday and saturday. The captains daughter is a very engaging book which explores the star trek universe better than many of the best star trek books. Kirk, he has also appeared in such hit plays as the world of suzie wong and a shot in the dark, in such notable films as the brothers karamazov and judgment at nuremberg, and on television in t. Apr 22, 2016 which star trek novels were the worst you ever readtried reading.
After this episode william shatner only wore tights once more, in star trek. Kirk on the original star trek television series and subsequent films. Yet there are a handful of st novels that were so bad, i didnt manage to finish them. With the civil war on romulus averted, kirk is finally free to seek out the truth behind the death of his oldest and closest friend. The worst of the worst star trek novels trek books the. William shatner has 214 books on goodreads with 83076 ratings. Why william shatner cant come back for the new star trek. The original series and seven star trek films, turns 89 years young today. Star trek has a fiftytwo year history of tiein fiction, beginning with the 1967 publication of james blishs star trek 1. How difficult was it to get approval to write star trek academy collision course. Continues, a new trek series, beams down with exciting adventures of the federations most heroic crew led by captain james t. Picard may be back, but dont expect captain kirk to star in his own series. Press conference for william shatner weekend at the star trek. The star trek canon includes the original series, an animated series, six spinoff television series, and thirteen films.
William shatner has confirmed that he has no plans to follow in the footsteps of sir patrick stewarts jeanluc picard with a spinoff show for his beloved star trek. Captains blood written by william shatner and judith and garfield reevesstevens is a genuine spoton hit. Voyager ran for seven seasons, airing from january 16, 1995, to may 23, 2001. Has written several star trek novels, including the ashes of eden, the return and avenger. In his seven decades of acting, shatner became a cultural icon for his portrayal of captain james t. Then came the role for which he is undoubtedly best known. The ashes of eden william shatner, judith reevesstevens, garfield reevesstevens, kevin ryan on. William shatner memory beta, noncanon star trek wiki. New york the original star trek series is one of the most popular scifi series of all time. William shatner rules out starring in a new star trek series. William shatner oc born march 22, 1931 is a canadian actor, author, producer, director, screenwriter, and singer. Aug 16, 2017 william shatner was among the many guests at star trek las vegas via trekmovie a few weeks back, and during his panel, a fan asked him about the star trek cameo that was written for him.
William shatner is the author of three previous star trek novels. Star trek has a fiftytwo year history of tiein fiction, beginning with the 1967 publication of. Canadian actor william shatner rose to pop culture fame thanks to his iconic role as captain james t. Star treks william shatner won widespread acclaim as a major science fiction writer with his electrifying novels, tekwarand teklords.
Sep 06, 2016 many of the trek novels go into depth with a variety of social issues, just as the episodes do, and many go in entirely new directions. She has been married to joel gretsch since september 5, 1999. The return is a novel by william shatner that was cowritten with garfield reevesstevens and judith reevesstevens. The animated series, and the first seven star trek movies. The official home of william shatner merchandise from star trek, tj hooker, boston legal with the best and cheapest prices found on some of the most unique merchandise and collectibles. Kirk, he stars as denny crane in the hit television series from david e. The shatnerverse is a series of star trek expanded universe novels written by william shatner with judith and garfield reevesstevens the series theres ten in all do a pretty good job at making what shatner wanted to happen reconcile with the main trek continuity, although there is still an element of marty stu to his character. William shatner books list of books by author william. The first television series, simply called star trek and now referred to as the original series, debuted in 1966 and aired for three seasons on nbc. The shatnerverse series by william shatner goodreads.
Tv legendswilliam shatnercaptain kirkt j hookerbiography. An unofficial nickname for a collection of 10 star trek novels written by william shatner, with judith and garfield reevesstevens. I followed that idea in the star trek novels that i wrote afterwards. Shatner hopes abrams trek movie will save his trek novels. An original adaptation of william shatners first star trek novel, in which the aging kirk, facing a dull retirement, embraces a chance to be a hero once again.
William shatner toupee does this star trek celeb wear. The ashes of eden, the return, avenger, spectre, and dark victory. Lisabeth shatner lisabeth mary shatner born on june 12, 1960 is married to andy. 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. It would have been the fourth series in the shatnerverse. Odyssey trilogy mirror universe trilogy totality trilogy academy shatnerverse. Investigator jake cardigan enters the blasted ruins of twentyfir. The shatnerverse is a series of star trek expanded universe novels written by william shatner with judith and garfield reevesstevens. The original series, 21 of the 22 episodes of star trek. Ive read almost 300 novels so far, and im really not demanding.
In the alternate universe known by star trek fans as the shatner verse captain james t. I actually read them out of order by mistake, and then reread the whole thing in the correct order. And 2 of them were the new york times bestsellers at that time. The series theres ten in all do a pretty good job at making what shatner wanted to happen reconcile with the main trek continuity, although there is still an. It was all part of the william shatner weekend at star trek. We get a blending of the main characters of tos,tng, and voyager. He has also cowritten several novels set in the star trek. Preserver novel memory beta, noncanon star trek wiki. Best novel ever one of the best book everafter seeing star trek generation. Avenger is a star trek novel by william shatner depicting the events shortly after the feature film star trek generations and the previous shatnerverse novel. Jul 20, 2016 william shatner has always said hes up for returning in the new films, so perhaps at some point there will be an idea that works. The lighting and color of the highly accurate sets accentuate the equally detailed props and costumes, matching the original series that ran. Star trek cast never got residuals for original series. 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.
Original series set tour in ticonderoga, new york, where trek superfan, professional elvis impersonator and ticonderoga native james cawley has recreated stage 9 at desilu. He also has science fiction novels that were adapted for films on television. William shatner books list of books by author william shatner. Since its opening in early 2017, the tour is a premier destination for star trek fans of every stripe. Shatner also appeared in the film classic, judgment at nuremberg. Exploring new worlds set to arrive at the skirball cultural center. He is also the author of several nonfiction books, including get a life. In the months that follow his reluctant retirement, captain james kirk is offered an irresistible adventure by a beautiful and mysterious young woman that will force kirk to confront the fragile peace between the federation and the. Simon and schuster, who were producing star trek novels under. It would be great to get another star trek series going and would work with shatner any day of the week, he tells the star and the star s busy schedule is part of the reason. He later poked fun at his costume in this episode when clips of it were shown as part of how william shatner changed the world 2005. William shatner star trek books in order the return is a novel by william shatner that was cowritten with garfield reevesstevens and judith reevesstevens.