Biography, index to films and other works, and information about the club and its newsletter. Twenty years after that book, nimoy released i am spock, a second autobiography. I am spock is the second autobiography written by leonard nimoy. In fact, nimoy apologizes for his more controversial 1975 memoir, i am not spock. Book is in very good condition, dustcover has a little edge wear, but. But lets hope his legacy as both a promoter of and contributor to the written word will resonate with future renaissance artists, inspiring them to commit equal amounts of passion to the written word or the proseandpoetryinfused image. The book was published in 1995, four years after the release of the last star trek motion picture starring the entire original cast, and covers the majority of nimoy s time with star trek in general and mr. Nimoy went on to reprise spock s character in a voiceover role in star trek. Mar 09, 2015 i am not spock 1975 leonard nimoy on growing up in the west end, keeping spock s ears and losing his boston accent duration.
He not only starred in a lot of films and plays, he was a great director. I am not spock by leonard nimoy and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Twenty years after that book, nimoy released i am spock, a second. Leonard nimoy, signed abebooks shop for books, art.
Feb 27, 2015 leonard nimoy, who died on friday at 83, was known the world over as spock, the vulcan logician and cool counterpoint to william shatners hotheaded captain kirk on star trek. Spock from the 1966 television series is signed in blue ink. He also provided voice overs for movies, television series, and computer games including the ancient mysteries series on the history channel, transformers. He says a little about his childhood and his parents, he says something about his first years as an actor prior to star trek in 1966, and he. See all books authored by leonard nimoy, including i am spock, and i am not spock, and more on. A disappointingly ordinary memoir by an extraordinary actor.
Both books contain a lot of the same information actually. Leonard nimoy, the iconic spock of the starship enterprise in star trek, has died. We offer a wide selection from a nimoy signed 1966 tekno lost. Spock became such a important part of nimoy s life that spock eventually became a permanent resident in nimoy s head. The signature comes from a private signing done by a legendary star trek collector. The motion picture, the book was criticized by some fans because of the perception that nimoy was rejecting the character spock. Nimoys relationship with his alterego was encapsulated by the titles of his two autobiographies, i am not spock, published in 1975, and i am spock, 20 years later. His first album was called leonard nimoy presents mr. Power to the people by laura ingraham 2007, hardcover, autographed. We offer a wide selection from a nimoy signed 1966 tekno lost primortals comic book magazine to a 1967 star trek mr. But nimoy maintains that that impression is a myth, spread partly by the negative reception to i am not spock. I am spock by leonard nimoy 1995, hardcover for sale online ebay. To quickly locate the book i am spock written by author leonard nimoy. Spock, promises to be a welcome addition to a trekkers library.
Feb 27, 2015 nimoys relationship with his alterego was encapsulated by the titles of his two autobiographies, i am not spock, published in 1975, and i am spock, 20 years later. Jacket also has faint rubbingscratching anf light edge wear. Leonard nimoy and william shatner signed autographed star trek 8x10 inch photo mr. Thus, this book covers the majority of nimoys reflections with trek in general and mr. Leonard nimoy books list of books by leonard nimoy.
This book makes it absolutely clear that nimoy never hated spock but in fact loved the vulcan deeply. Leonard nimoy, 83, a son of boston who created one of the most enduring and beloved characters in modern pop culture, the halfhuman, halfalien star trek first officer spock, died friday in. This hardcover book is an intelligent nonfiction account of nimoys respect for the spock. His wife, susan bay nimoy, confirmed his death to the new york times, saying the cause was endstage ch. Signed book leonard nimoy william shatner star trek my 50 year friendship 1st ed. Leonard nimoy, who popularised the gesture in his role as mr. I am not spock is leonard nimoy s first autobiography. Only barely is i am spock an autobiography of leonard nimoy. Nimoy went on to reprise spocks character in a voiceover role in star trek. Buy a cheap copy of i am spock book by leonard nimoy. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. He says a little about his childhood and his parents, he says something about his first years as an actor prior to star trek in 1966, and he says a good deal about his acting and directing subsequent to star treks first three years. Feb 27, 2015 but nimoy maintains that that impression is a myth, spread partly by the negative reception to i am not spock.
I am not spock is leonard nimoys first autobiography. Autographed photos from leonard nimoys personal collection please note that while the photos are in almostperfect condition, they do have minor scratches or marks. Spock of the star trek series, nimoy is also the author of i am not spock. With his saturnine looks, nimoy was predictably the villain, with shatner playing a reluctant u. How leonard nimoy grew to love spock as much as we did. Buy i am not spock by leonard nimoy online at alibris. The book was published in 1995, four years after the release of the last star trek motion picture starring the entire. Leonard nimoys i am not spock published in 1976 of which i had an orgianal copy then and recently purchased on ebay again but i was unaware that mr. Spock in the landmark tv series star trek and its movie spinoffs, and explores his. Classic item, this is a photo on fujicolor paper from star trek measuring 8 x 10 signed inperson by leonard nimoy. Spock in the landmark tv series star trek and its movie spinoffs, and explores his relationship to his. Dont miss out on the opportunity to purchase your own leonard nimoy autographed magazine. The next generation, and in six star trek motion pictures featuring the original cast.
Inscribed and signed by leonard nimoy on the title page. But lets hope his legacy as both a promoter of and contributor to the written word will resonate with. Leonard nimoys struggle with being spock the washington post. And, both books give insight into how nimoy created the character spock the martian according to studio heads and this explains how the. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Spock nameplate for autographed signed bookphoto at the best online prices at ebay. Leonard nimoy has 60 books on goodreads with 16186 ratings. The animated series and the production of star trek. Nimoy s insights in star treks origins and his many anecdotes about the franchise are simply fascinating. The item measures 8 x 10 and is in very good condition. I am spock by leonard nimoy signed 1st edition 1995.
The book was published in 1995, four years after the last star trek motion picture starring the entire original cast was produced. Leonard nimoy, the actor best known for playing the pointyeared spock from star trek, had an accomplished career as a fine art photographer from his teens to his death at 83, february 27, 2015. With leonard nimoys passing, we have indeed lost a true friend to books and literature. And, both books give insight into how nimoy created the character spock the martian according to studio heads and this explains how the character developed and, indeed, became a living being to so many fans of star trek. With leonard nimoy s passing, we have indeed lost a true friend to books and literature. Classic item, this is a photo on fujicolor paper from star trek measuring 8 x 10 signed inperson by leonard. Leonard nimoy, who died on friday at 83, was known the world over as spock, the vulcan logician and cool counterpoint to william shatners hotheaded captain kirk on star trek. A new book by nimoy, the originator of the popular character mr. We sell great books at great prices with super fast shipping and free tracking. Book has a few tiny bumps on top and bottom board edges and faint rubbingscratching. Autographed photos from leonard nimoy s personal collection please note that while the photos are in almostperfect condition, they do have minor scratches or marks. They were quite comical and i enjoyed them immensely. He was known for playing spock in the star trek franchise, a character he portrayed in television and film for almost fifty years, from a pilot episode shot in late 1964 to his final film performance in 20.
Nimoy, a classically trained actor, had a complicated relationship with his most famous creation, at least in the early days. I am not spock 1975 leonard nimoy on growing up in the west end, keeping spocks ears and losing his boston accent duration. Sadly, while nimoy the actor rarely gives an uninteresting or tedious performance, nimoy the author has written a workmanlike but prosaic account that leaves the reader wondering what he might have said. Spock became such a important part of nimoys life that spock eventually became a permanent. The ongoing dialog between spock and leonard throughout the book is classic. Leonard nimoy books list of books by author leonard nimoy. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in. He would have these conversations between him and spock. I am spock by leonard nimoy 1995, hardcover for sale.
Discount prices on books by leonard nimoy, including titles like improvising out loud. Book is in very good condition, dustcover has a little edge wear, but still very good. Leonard nimoy was not only spock the new york times. He also provided voice overs for movies, television series, and computer games including the ancient. The lost empire, and the computer game civilization iv. It is presented under clear plastic on a black marble. During his lifetime, he wrote two autobiographies entitled i am not spock and i am spock and a collection of poetry entitled a lifetime of love. But he says little about his wife and his children. March 26, 1931 february 27, 2015 was an american actor, film director, photographer, author, singer, and songwriter.
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