Star Trek: Quotable Star Trek [Paperback]

Jill Sherwin (Author)

Book Description

Series: Star Trek | Publication Date: March 1, 1999

"...Good words. That's where ideas begin."

-- Dr. David Marcus to Admiral James T. Kirk, Star Trek® II: The Wrath of Khan™

It makes us wonder. It makes us smile. But most of all, it makes us think.

More than any other single aspect, Star Trek is defined by the strength of its ideas. For decades this television and movie phenomenon has reached out to its audience, spanning generations and inspiring them not simply with the power of its voice, but with the meaning behind it.

Quotable Star Trek demonstrates the truly universal appeal of Gene Roddenberry's extraorinary creation. Words of wit, wisdom, and compelling insight applicable to everyday life from The Original Series, Star Trek: The Next Generation®, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine®, Star Trek Voyager®, and eight Star Trek motion pictures have been meticulously researched and collected in one volume. Intensely thought-provoking and thoroughly entertaining, Quotable Star Trek has something for everyone, and is a must-have resource for every devoted fan.

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The selections in Quotable Star Trek run the gamut of era and subject and are divided into 32 sections. In chapters such as The Human Condition, Life and Death, Peace and War, Freedom, and Personal Favorites, you'll find hundreds of memorable maxims from all incarnations of Trek: the original series, TNG, DS9, Voyager, and all the movies--but the one quote you won't find is, "Beam me up, Scotty." After browsing a page or two, you may be surprised at how evocative a few words can be:

"There is something to be learned when you're not in control of every situation." --Counselor Deanna Troi to Riker

"Men do not roar. Women roar. Then they hurl heavy objects. And claw at you." "What does the man do?"
"He reads love poetry. He ducks a lot."
--Worf and Wesley, on Klingon mating rituals

"I've found that nothing keeps me alert quite like a healthy fear of death."
--Sisko to Weyoun

"I have a sense of humor. On the Enterprise, I was considered to be quite amusing."
"That must've been one dull ship."
"That is a joke. I get it. It is not funny, but I get it."
--Worf and Dax

"What do you call those?"
"I call them ears."
"Are you trying to be funny?"
"Never."
--Flavius and Spock

"She brought me closer to humanity than I ever thought possible. And for a time, I was tempted by her offer."
"How long a time?"
"Zero point six-eight seconds, sir. For an android, that is nearly an eternity."
--Data and Picard, on the Borg queen

"Look, I'm a doctor, not an escalator."
--McCoy to Eleen, on needing help to get her up the mountain

Author Jill Sherwin has culled a winning collection that preserves the best moments of countless episodes. Die-hard trekkers will love the depth and breadth of lore captured in Quotable Star Trek. Those of us who consider ourselves "just fans" will be surprised at how fun it is to peruse these Trek time capsules. --Jhana Bach

About the Author

Jill Sherwin is an admitted lifelong Star Trek® fan and bibliophile who is thrilled to have achieved her goal of having someone pay her to watch every episode of Star Trek. Prior to compiling Quotable Star Trek, she spent three seasons as an assistant to the writer/producers on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine®. Born and raised in Los Angeles, she earned a Bachelor's Degree in Literature from the College of Creative Studies at the University of California at Santa Barbara. Later she became a staff writer at Casting Call magazine where she interviewed Armin Shimerman one month before getting the job at Deep Space Nine. Along with this book, she counts her proudest achievements as being her Mom's kid and her dog's dad.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Pocket Books/Star Trek; Original edition (March 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0671024574
• ISBN-13: 978-0671024574
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #599,634 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Relive the best moments, through the the best lines...., March 8, 1999

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Daniel Garcia (Los Angeles, CA. USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Star Trek: Quotable Star Trek (Paperback)

If you ever sat there and said, "Wow! That is so true. I wish I said that!" Now you can. Relive some of the most "Mind Opening" moments in the world of STAR TREK. By reading the same words and lines, that kept Trek going for over 30years! Broken down by topic, you can easly find the quote to fit your mood or upcoming speech. Or just to put a smile on your face.... "Even in the darkest moments, you can always find something that'll make you smile." (DS9/"In the Cards") I feel, this books will do just that. I'm keeping my copy at work... for up coming speeches and a much needed laugh. "The more complex the mind, the greater the need for the simplicity of play." (TOS/"Shore Leave")

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Quotable Star Trek, January 10, 2000

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[e-mail] (Wisconsin, United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Star Trek: Quotable Star Trek (Paperback)

I very much enjoyed this book. The author has sifted through 32 years of Star Trek history, and found the most memorable, and touching words contained therein. The book even included a quote that was never mentioned in all of Star Trek, "Beam me up Scotty." I also like the way the author divided the book into different chapters, defining what Star Trek is, and what it has been. I look forward to some kind of sequel.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I love this book!!, August 1, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Star Trek: Quotable Star Trek (Paperback)

"I'm so vulnerable to her...all she has to do is smile atme and I'm happy beyond reason. A minor disagreement between us andI'm devasted...it's absurd! Sometimes I wish I could reach inside myself and tear out my feelings for her. But I can't" Odo to female shapeshifter, on Kira. I'm a hopeless romantic, and I was thrilled when I found that quote! Its my favorite! But it was hard to choose a favorite because the whole book is great. Some of the quotes can remind of the show, or even of your own life. You don't have to like Star Trek to enjoy it (though it helps).