This book was a very enjoyable read. I have read some of the other publications on the same subject written by ego bolstering actors and find that the truth is much more entertaining, especially the little things. Things like Bill Shatner stealing the hair piece made for him on the show and denying any such thing, and the problems that develop about every mid season with his lack of weight control, and Nimoys' constant confrontations with producers concerning Spocks' character, but overall the book tells you how a T.V. show is made (at least at that time) and opens your eyes to what all of this really was and is. We find that Gene Rodenberry wasn't the great infallible "Bird of the Galxy" he's been made out to be over the years. It can get to be a little in depth as far as details of studio and network dealings go but overall it is perfect, because it opens your mind to exactly what Star Trek is and what it was meant to be. This book makes it clear that people apart from the show have developed the Trek universe into what it is today. We get to see that even the "sacred realm" of Star Trek in reality really is just a T.V. show.

I read and thoroughly enjoyed Stephen Whitfield's book when it appeared in the late '60s, and have since read many of the cast memoirs, including Majel Barrett's adoring biography of Gene Roddenberry. The latter all started to fall into a mold -- 'I was great but under-appreciated, Star Trek was wonderful and Shatner was a louse'. This book gives a refreshingly more objective view of the whole thing, letting us see the people in a more realistic light (and one of the few books where Shatner isn't raked over the coals). Little tidbits, like the origin of the "Great Bird of the Galaxy", add to the fun. Yes, it drags at times, but Trek fans should find it well worth the read.

Excellent Book documenting many of the little known/untold stories from behind the scenes. Written in an interesting and easy to read format. Lots of pictures and draws document the information contained in the book. A must read for a Trekkie or Treker.