It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light. While not primarily known as a singer, nimoy charted two eclectic albums featuring a mix of spoken word and his singing on the billboard 200 in. Npr coverage of i am not spock by leonard nimoy and leonard nimony. The motion picture, the book was criticized by some fans because of the perception that nimoy. An excellent autobiography by a multitalented performer, i am spock is a direct followupresponse to nimoys somewhat controversial original autobiography i am not spock, which alienated him in some fan circles. Quotes to explore it does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2. 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. Star trek leonard nimoy 19312015 pictures cbs news. A disappointingly ordinary memoir by an extraordinary actor. Feb 27, 2015 but nimoy maintains that that impression is a myth, spread partly by the negative reception to i am not spock. 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.
There are so few vulcans left, we cannot afford to ignore each other. 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. Leonard nimoys son is making a documentary about spock mar. I enjoyed spock and found a copy of i am not spock at the library to read. Feb 27, 2015 the man who was spock leonard nimoy, best known for playing the character spock in the star trek television shows and films, died at 83. In it, this book i am not spock and a few others written by leonard nimoy were mentioned. Leonard nimoy, the actor, author and director best known for his portrayal of the ultralogical character spock in the tv series star trek, has died at the age of 83. I am not spock by nimoy, leonard and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. See all books authored by leonard nimoy, including i am spock, and i am not spock, and more on. I m sorry, nimoy says to spock, with whom he has periodic conversations throughout the book. This book borrows a lot from the first, from anecdotes to ideas expressed.
His wife, susan bay nimoy, confirmed his death to the new york times, saying the cause was endstage ch. To a watching world he is the logical, powerful, s. Since i had no idea of leonard s other works i have now watched some of the movies he has been in and read some of his poems. Whereas william shatner always admitted that he initially considered star trek just another job and approached the character of captain kirk as an idealized version of himself, nimoy went to the opposite extreme and completely lost himself in the character the way that actors like daniel. Spock on the original star trek series and is still recognized by people on the street as the character he portrayed. Read the following excerpt from nimoy s book, i am not spock, in which he explores this phenomenon. Spock is the most intriguing character on star trek for many reasons. Young spock, now recognizing who he is, approaches spock prime.
Spock, promises to be a welcome addition to a trekkers library. In this book, rather than further separating the actor from the character, nimoy states that spock will always be a part of him. Son of spock pens childrens book ode to leonard nimoy. Leonard nimoy, the actor beloved by generations of fans for his portrayal of the halfhuman, halfvulcan spock on the tv series star trek and its subsequent film spinoffs, died friday at. I am not spock is leonard nimoys first autobiography published in 1975, between the end of star trek good condition free pickup or postage, 1247805295. Book has minor rubbing to cover, conrers show light wear, front cover has several words pressed into it where someone used the book as backing visible only at the right angle, and the back cover has one 14 tear at top edge. So, i started searching online and at used book stores for this book and finally found it here on ebay. Leonard nimoys son is making a documentary about spock.
Having read this book and the other, i felt that not only had nimoy died, but spock as well. Spocks immense popularity was initially overwhelming for nimoy. William shatner says goodbye to leonard nimoy in his new book. Leonard nimoy books list of books by leonard nimoy. I am not spock by leonard nimoy 1997, hardcover, reprint. Not one for holding grudges against uninformed fans, nimoy wrote a second autobiography twenty years later, and, as a kind of apology for his previous mistake, he named it i am spock. Leonard nimoy books list of books by author leonard nimoy.
Leonard nimoys struggle with being spock washington post. Simply signed by nimoy on a front blank page, opposite the title. Spock of the star trek series, nimoy is also the author of i am not spock. Leonard nimoys struggle with being spock the washington post. General wear to the covers and spine edges with some rubbing. Because of that, apparently many people assumed that he hated spock. I am spock by leonard nimoy meet your next favorite book. In his 1975 autobiography, i am not spock, leonard nimoy wrestles with the way the spock character from star trek came to dominate his career, opening some doors, but also leading to expectation. The man who was spock leonard nimoy, best known for playing the character spock in the star trek television shows and films, died at 83. For the love of spock, a sons tribute to leonard nimoy. The next generation, but made a more substantial contribution in j. 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 with the star trek television series and movies, has died at 83.
Twenty years after that book, nimoy released i am spock, a second autobiography. He intended to examine his fathers star trek character, mr. I am not spock by leonard nimoy and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Sep 09, 2016 at the outset of his documentary for the love of spock, the director adam nimoy son of leonard nimoy imparts its origins. Leonard nimoy, the iconic spock of the starship enterprise in star trek, has died. Leonard nimoy, the original spock from star trek, dead. Fantastic personal biography of leonard nimoy, asnew condition with signature of nimoy himself on title page. Nimoy, a classically trained actor, had a complicated relationship with. I was just trying to find a way to come to terms and explain. In two autobiographies, 1975s i am not spock, followed by 1995s i am spock, nimoy shared his comingtogrips of being constantly associated with his famous star trek character. I am not spock is a decent little memoir, though, even at under 150 pages, much of it feels like rambling. Mar 29, 2015 leonard nimoys son is making a documentary about spock mar. I am not spock is a pro book written by leonard nimoy. In his 1975 autobiography, i am not spock, leonard nimoy wrestles with the way the spock character from star trek came to dominate his career.
I am spock is the second volume of actor and director leonard nimoys autobiography. Leonard nimoy tells of his reactions to the many aspects of spock, the struggle within himself, and the final acceptance of the mixed blessings epub the alien brought to. After reading i am spock, i was curious to discover whether nimoy had really loved spock all along, as he insisted, or if hed had an early disenchantment with the character, only to regret it later and try to backpedal in his second book to dispell the negative vibes that followed i am not spock. The motion picture, the book was criticized by some fans because of the perception that nimoy was rejecting the character spock. The books title was a reference to the first volume of his autobiography, i am not. The animated series and the production of star trek. Nimoy brought to spocks metamorphosis not only warmth. I am not spock is leonard nimoy s first autobiography. Nimoy details the creation and birth of spock as a tvcharacter and his evolution over time as a pop culture icon. This book makes it absolutely clear that nimoy never hated spock but in fact loved the vulcan deeply. I am not spock reveals what it was pdf like to be so identified with a role that it becomes a part of you. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Although the show began to attract a loyal and militant fandom, it was not a popular success. 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. I am not spock paperback january 1, 1975 by leonard nimoy author. Nimoy, a classically trained actor, had a complicated relationship with his most famous creation, at least in the early days. But nimoy maintains that that impression is a myth, spread partly by the negative reception to i am not spock. Leonard nimoy reprised his spock role in an episode of the tv series star trek. Title page has short message indicating the book as a gift at some point, aside no visible marks inside or outside of book. He or his publishers printed another book called i am spock, mostly with material from i am not spock.
I am not spock 1975 leonard nimoy on growing up in the west end, keeping spocks ears and losing his boston accent duration. Leonard nimoys brief, unique billboard chart history. However, the star of the show became extremely famous and beloved. Buy i am not spock by leonard nimoy online at alibris. According to nimoy, i made an enormous mistake choosing the title for the book. An excellent autobiography by a multitalented performer, i am spock is a direct followupresponse to nimoy s somewhat controversial original autobiography i am not spock, which alienated him in some fan circles. Born in boston on march 26, 1931, leonard simon nimoy was the second son of max and. Leonard nimoy was not only spock the new york times. But nimoy had a somewhat ambivalent relationship to his character. The book s title was a reference to the first volume of his autobiography, i am not spock, which had been published in. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Twenty years after that book, nimoy released i am spock, a. 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. I am not spock is leonard nimoys first autobiography. Thin strip of dampstain along the upper spine edge that runs down the edge about 4. If this book can be found, i do recommend buying it, especially trekkies. When star trek premiered in 1966, the critics gaffed and the ratings limped. Spock s immense popularity was initially overwhelming for nimoy. He wrote two books, i am not spock 1975 and, two decades later, i am spock, discussing his.
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. First, i read leonard by william shatner, which was also a very good book. Leonard nimoy describes how too much time without emotional expression on the set used to make him break down crying. I am not spock leonard nimoy 19312015 pictures cbs news. 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. In his 1975 autobiography, i am not spock, nimoy wrote of his conflicted relationship with his most famous role. A new book by nimoy, the originator of the popular character mr. His original outlook is understandable, since the average man on the street probably still thinks of him as mr. At the outset of his documentary for the love of spock, the director adam nimoy son of leonard nimoy imparts its origins.
He maintained he was only clarifying the difference between himself and spock, whom he always enjoyed playing. Nimoys last tweet before he died seems like a perfect way to remember him not only as the matteroffact spock, but also as a poet and artist. Discount prices on books by leonard nimoy, including titles like improvising out loud. In his 1975 autobiography, i am not spock, leonard nimoy wrestles with the way the spock character from star trek came to dominate his career, opening some.
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