Within nine months of initial publication, the book was reprinted five times. Bantam books has collected these books into three volumes, reorganizing them in the process. It won the hugo award for best dramatic presentation of 1967 at the 25th. The first edition of the book carried the simple title star trek. Cohosts bob turner and kelly casto take a look at these books in this. Balance of terror, from teleplay by paul schneider. If you grew up in the 70s, and were a trek fan, you probably came across the star trek series of books by james blish. Blish lived in milford, pennsylvania at arrowhead until the mid1960s. His first published stories appeared in super science stories and amazing stories. James benjamin blish may 23, 1921 july 30, 1975 was an american science fiction and fantasy writer. In january 1967 only four months after the show debuted on nbc.
He is best known for his cities in flight novels, and his series of star trek novelizations written with his wife, j. Star trek, adapted by james blish 1967 here it is, the very first star trek book ever published. Kirk assigned to the top position in space service starship command kirk alone must make decisions in his contact with other worlds that can affect the future course of civilization throughout the universe. With these stories, star trek truly claimed its place in both television history and science fiction firmament as not only an innovative series, but as a pioneering vehicle in science fiction. In 1967 bantam books published the first ever star trek book, star trek, by james blish, an anthology of tos episode adaptations. Dec 29, 2017 if you grew up in the 70s, and were a trek fan, you probably came across the star trek series of books by james blish. Star trek 1 by james blish was the first star trek novel ever released and is a collection of original series scripts adapted into short story form rather than being an original piece of work. When bantam began publishing more novelisations by blish, the book. In short, though not as famous to the mass public as isaac asimov or arthur c. Star trek 1 is the firt of an eleven book series of star trek novels written by author james blish.
In january 1967 only four months after the show debuted on nbc bantam published star trek, by james blish, a noted science fiction writer since the early 1950s and winner of a hugo award for the novel a case of conscience. Published august 28th 1976 by bantam books first published january 1967. The first volume, star trek 1, received twentynine printings between 1967 and 1980. To ask other readers questions about star trek 1, please sign up. The classic episodes anthology out april 29 star trek. The book consisted of seven short stories, each based on an episode of the series. Star trek 9 james blish star trek books, star trek. Now, in celebration of star treks twentyfifth anniversary, here are james blishs classic adaptations of star treks outstanding second season scripts. It was retitled star trek 1 after subsequent volumes in the series were published. Star trek 1 james blishs star trek by james blish fantastic fiction. Star trek 1 james blish january 1967 f3459 included. When bantam began publishing more novelisations by blish, the book was retitled star trek 1. The seven stories included in this collection are all from season one and are as follows.
The first paperback book was titled star trek, and has been retitled star trek 1 in this hardback reissue. Lawrence from scripts by robert bloch, harlan ellison, richard matheson, and. Star trek original series books adapted by james blish. He also wrote the novelizations of almost all of the original series 79 episodes some completed after his death in 1975 by his wife, j. There was a series of star trek books based on the original series that were adapted to print by james blish. Charlies law charlie x, dagger of the mind, the unreal mccoy the man trap, balance of terror, the naked time, miri, the conscience of the king.
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In 1967, though, james blish took on the job of adapting star trek episodes into print form. The original series episodes, written by james blish first published by bantam books in january 1967, it was the very first officially licensed star trek tiein book, and the first in a series of episode adaptations, as well as. James blish was a nebula and hugoaward winning science fiction author. The novelizations by blish and lawrence were reprinted many times, often with new cover art. Star trek series by james blish goodreads share book. Star trek 11 was reprinted as day of the dove in 1985, along with the entire range of original novels, with new cover art by eric torresprat. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. First of a series in which blish adapted the scripts from the. Jun 30, 2011 star trek, adapted by james blish 1967 here it is, the very first star trek book ever published. A chilling journey through worlds beyond imagination. Bantam began publishing star trek books in 1967 with the first james blish episode adaptation, today known as star trek 1.
Features 27 stories adapted from star treks landmark first season. While the first two books contained stories from 1st season episodes, the third. The blishlawrence star trek adaptations views from. He was the first to do so, publishing them through bantam books. Star trek logs the animated series novelizations under ballantine books the original series. The man trap, from teleplay by george clayton johnson. James blish harpsden henley oxon, england all our yesterdays. Possible ex library copy, with all the markingsstickers of that library. The blishlawrence star trek adaptations views from crestmont. Star trek lives box 1 bantam james blish roddenberry 1967 collectible. James benjamin blish was an american science fiction and fantasy writer.
Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. In 2002, he was inducted into the science fiction and. The original series episodes written by james blish and published by bantam books through the 1970s. James blish began adapting the stories of the original star trek television series in 1967 in a series of 12 books. The original series episodes into a gorgeous, leatherbound 720page anthology. The first paperback book was titled star trek, and has been retitled.
Star trek by james blish and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Pages contain marginal notes, underlining, and or highlighting. James blish passed away many years ago, to the great chagrin of his fans, and d. Net is in no way associated with, nor endorsed by, paramount pictures andor viacom. Vintage star trek 7 by james blish bantam book scifi 1st print 1972 paperbac.
Noted science fiction author was hired to write the first of which ultimately would be 12 volumes of stories, each adapting a handful of episodes from the original series. Dutton, april 1977, along with star trek 4 and star trek 9. A tribute to star trek is maintained by john patuto. Star trek boldly traveled through space and into the heart of the human condition. This book uses the titles charlies law instead of charlie x and the unreal mccoy instead of the man trap, using the original script names for episodes. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Blish wrote literary criticism of science fiction using the pen name william atheling jr. Apr, 2019 in january 1967 only four months after the show debuted on nbc bantam published star trek, by james blish, a noted science fiction writer since the early 1950s and winner of a hugo award for the novel a case of conscience. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, and dust jackets may not be included. He is credited with creating the term gas giant to refer to large planetary bodies. Clarke, he was well known among serious science fiction fans. The star trek reader i by james blish, gene roddenberry and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Blish also wrote literary criticism of science fiction using the pseudonym william atheling, jr.
James blish memory beta, noncanon star trek wiki fandom. Similarly, james blishs star trek books contained stories based on. Each book features adaptations of seven episodes of the original star trek television series. This handsome hardback book contains seven stories from the first season of the television show. Star trek was indeed, as the bottom cover proclaimed, the exciting new nbctv series when this book was born. Lou feck was born in cincinnati, on july 1925 and died november i always liked his star trek covers for bantam. Star trek 1 memory beta, noncanon star trek wiki fandom. James blish began adapting the stories of the original star trek television show in 1967. Vintage 1968 star trek 2 by james blish bantam pb paperback book rare book. A star trek episode won the year after that, tooharlan ellisons the city on the edge of tomorrow, which appeared in star trek two. The seven stories included in this collection are all from season one and are. Star trek 1 originally titled simply star trek is a collection of short story adaptations of seven star trek. In addition to his original work, blish wrote the first original star trek novel for.
Lawrence, completed the book, as well as two additional volumes of star trek episode adaptations. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. First of a series in which blish adapted the scripts from the original star trek series into novelette format. The adaptations are based on first draft scripts and contain significant differences from the final draft shooting scripts and teleplays used for the individual episodes. The contents of the book were later incorporated into the star trek reader ii e.
It won the hugo award for best dramatic presentation of 1967 at the 25th world science fiction convention in new york. Trek original tv series adaptations 1967 short fiction by james blish. Star trek 1 novel headhunters holosuite wiki fandom. This handsome hardback book contains seven stories from the. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. I remember buying my first copy at school from i think it was the scholastic readers club. Only about 16 episodes had aired when this book hit retail shelves in january of 1967, 7 of which were in this book sort of see below. A bantam book published january 1967 first known printing, no number line. Star trek by james blish and a great selection of related books. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form.