BEAM UP FOR: *The operation that almost cost Spock his ears* The woman who wouldn't stay green* The fortune-teller who predicted McCoy's success* The Leonard 'Nimsy' Christmas parade* Harlan Ellison's letter writing competition* Attack of the Nielsons!* The spacecraft design the U.S. Navy stole* ...and much, much more! Here are the stories behind the stories, the little-known facts and legendary incidents that made 'Star Trek' the most successful, most innovative, most enduring, most influential, and fiercely beloved SF show to ever appear on television. From Roddenberry's first pilot to the megahit movies and first generation of spin-offs, 'The Unauthorised History of Trek' is one of the most inspiring and fascinating stories in entertainment history. PLUS * A season-by-season episode checklist* The animated voyages* The Next Generation* The silver screen