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Inspired Enterprise - by Glen E Swanson (Hardcover)
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Highlights
- Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry sought to create a work of science fiction that would immerse viewers not only through clever storylines and modern visual effects, but also by presenting the story in a scientific and technological context that felt believable.
- Author(s): Glen E Swanson
- 272 Pages
- Performing Arts, Television
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About the Book
Discover how NASA, the Smithsonian, and the aerospace community helped to craft, legitimize, and popularize the beloved television show, Star Trek.Book Synopsis
Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry sought to create a work of science fiction that would immerse viewers not only through clever storylines and modern visual effects, but also by presenting the story in a scientific and technological context that felt believable. To this end, Roddenberry, a former WWII combat pilot, used his connections in the aerospace industry to seek out the latest and greatest technology.This book, authored by Glen E. Swanson, former chief historian at the NASA Johnson Space Center, uncovers the story of how NASA, the Smithsonian, and the aerospace industry helped craft, legitimize, and popularize the beloved television show Star Trek. Further context is provided through the discussion of additional factors behind the success of the show, including merchandising and syndication.
Review Quotes
"A deep dive into the development of my favorite television show AND my favorite starship. Glen Swanson's detailed research sheds new light onto numerous hitherto-unsung contributions - large and small - to Star Trek's early development. In the process, he provides fascinating details and explodes a few myths."
--Michael Okuda, Lead graphic designer, Star Trek
"Inspired Enterprise is an amazing book. It helps us understand what gave Star Trek its ability to miraculously convince. You wouldn't believe how many astronauts, scientists, engineers, and Hollywood designers told me that while growing up, Star Trek got them to thinking. This was the lynchpin."
--Doug Drexler, Oscar winning visual effects artist
"Required reading for any serious Original Trek fan. It illuminates what we learned from the original "Making of Star Trek" book, and dives deeper into the how's and why's that went into the creation of our favorite Starship with new stories and participants. It boldly goes there, thankfully."
--Daren R. Dochterman, Inglorious Treksperts podcast
Dimensions (Overall): 9.0 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W)
Weight: .1 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Sub-Genre: Television
Genre: Performing Arts
Number of Pages: 272
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Theme: Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror, Genres
Format: Hardcover
Author: Glen E Swanson
Language: English
Street Date: June 28, 2025
TCIN: 93762213
UPC: 9780764369360
Item Number (DPCI): 247-04-2494
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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