To quickly locate the book i am spock written by author leonard nimoy. 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. 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. With leonard nimoy s passing, we have indeed lost a true friend to books and literature. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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. Classic item, this is a photo on fujicolor paper from star trek measuring 8 x 10 signed inperson by leonard nimoy.
He also provided voice overs for movies, television series, and computer games including the ancient. Leonard nimoys struggle with being spock the washington post. Both books contain a lot of the same information actually. How leonard nimoy grew to love spock as much as we did. Moreover, 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. His first album was called leonard nimoy presents mr. With leonard nimoys passing, we have indeed lost a true friend to books and literature. I am spock is the second volume of actor and director leonard nimoys autobiography. The motion picture, the book was criticized by some fans because of the perception that nimoy was rejecting the character spock. 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. Leonard nimoy and william shatner signed autographed star trek 8x10 inch photo mr.
Spock became such a important part of nimoys life that spock eventually became a permanent. We offer a wide selection from a nimoy signed 1966 tekno lost primortals comic book magazine to a 1967 star trek mr. Biography, index to films and other works, and information about the club and its newsletter. Leonard nimoy books list of books by leonard nimoy. I am spock by leonard nimoy 1995, hardcover for sale online ebay. Feb 27, 2015 leonard nimoy, who popularised the gesture in his role as mr.
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. Nimoy, a classically trained actor, had a complicated relationship with his most famous creation, at least in the early days. Spock from the 1966 television series is signed in blue ink. Signed book leonard nimoy william shatner star trek my 50 year friendship 1st ed. This book was written earlier than the book by the similar name, i am spock, and was very interesting and informative regarding nimoy and his professional career. 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. Buy a cheap copy of i am spock book by leonard nimoy. The lost empire, and the computer game civilization iv. Buy i am not spock by leonard nimoy online at alibris. Spock nameplate for autographed signed bookphoto at the best online prices at ebay. But nimoy maintains that that impression is a myth, spread partly by the negative reception to i am not spock. I m sorry, nimoy says to spock, with whom he has periodic conversations throughout the book. Book is in very good condition, dustcover has a little edge wear, but.
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. Dont miss out on the opportunity to purchase your own leonard nimoy autographed magazine. March 26, 1931 february 27, 2015 was an american actor, film director, photographer, author, singer, and songwriter. 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. He not only starred in a lot of films and plays, he was a great director. Nimoy went on to reprise spock s character in a voiceover role in star trek. The item measures 8 x 10 and is in very good condition. The ongoing dialog between spock and leonard throughout the book is classic. Classic item, this is a photo on fujicolor paper from star trek measuring 8 x 10 signed inperson by leonard. A disappointingly ordinary memoir by an extraordinary actor.
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. 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. But he says little about his wife and his children. Twenty years after that book, nimoy released i am spock, a second autobiography. I am not spock by leonard nimoy and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Autographed photos from leonard nimoys personal collection please note that while the photos are in almostperfect condition, they do have minor scratches or marks. Discount prices on books by leonard nimoy, including titles like improvising out loud. He also published books of his photography including shekhina and the full body project. Leonard nimoy books list of books by author leonard nimoy. It is presented under clear plastic on a black marble. This hardcover book is an intelligent nonfiction account of nimoys respect for the spock.
This book makes it absolutely clear that nimoy never hated spock but in fact loved the vulcan deeply. An internationally known stage, film and television actor, leonard nimoy directed several major motion pictures, including the good mother, three men and a baby, star trek iii. He would have these conversations between him and spock. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in. I am spock by leonard nimoy 1995, hardcover for sale. I am spock is the second volume of actor and director leonard nimoy s autobiography. 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. Spock, promises to be a welcome addition to a trekkers library.
And, both books give insight into how nimoy created the character spock the martian according to studio heads and this explains how the. Book has a few tiny bumps on top and bottom board edges and faint rubbingscratching. I am not spock 1975 leonard nimoy on growing up in the west end, keeping spocks ears and losing his boston accent duration. 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. We sell great books at great prices with super fast shipping and free tracking. It is presented under clear plastic on a black marblepatterned wall plaque with silver tone plaques reading star trek to boldly go where no man has gone before and spock and is numbered 2304 in a limited edition of 2500. I was just trying to find a way to come to terms and explain. Leonard nimoy, the iconic spock of the starship enterprise in star trek, has died. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Thus, this book covers the majority of nimoys reflections with trek in general and mr. Inscribed and signed by leonard nimoy on the title page. I am not spock is leonard nimoys first autobiography. Spock became such a important part of nimoy s life that spock eventually became a permanent resident in nimoy s head. Spock in the landmark tv series star trek and its movie spinoffs, and explores his relationship to his.
I am spock by leonard nimoy signed 1st edition 1995. Leonard nimoy was not only spock the new york times. Spock in the landmark tv series star trek and its movie spinoffs, and explores his. Nimoy s insights in star treks origins and his many anecdotes about the franchise are simply fascinating.
With his saturnine looks, nimoy was predictably the villain, with shatner playing a reluctant u. 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. I am not spock is leonard nimoy s first autobiography. The book was published in 1995, four years after the release of the last star trek motion picture starring the entire. A new book by nimoy, the originator of the popular character mr. But lets hope his legacy as both a promoter of and contributor to the written word will resonate with.
We offer a wide selection from a nimoy signed 1966 tekno lost. They were quite comical and i enjoyed them immensely. Power to the people by laura ingraham 2007, hardcover, autographed. Leonard nimoy has 60 books on goodreads with 16186 ratings.
He also provided voice overs for movies, television series, and computer games including the ancient mysteries series on the history channel, transformers. Spock on the 60s tv series star trek, both lived long and prospered, before dying at the age of 83. Leonard nimoy, signed abebooks shop for books, art. 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. In fact, nimoy apologizes for his more controversial 1975 memoir, i am not spock. Only barely is i am spock an autobiography of leonard nimoy. The book was published in 1995, four years after the last star trek motion picture starring the entire original cast was produced. Nimoy went on to reprise spocks character in a voiceover role in star trek. Leonard nimoy, who popularised the gesture in his role as mr. His wife, susan bay nimoy, confirmed his death to the new york times, saying the cause was endstage ch. The next generation, and in six star trek motion pictures featuring the original cast. Spock of the star trek series, nimoy is also the author of i am not spock. The signature comes from a private signing done by a legendary star trek collector. Twenty years after that book, nimoy released i am spock, a second.
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