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duparker's review against another edition
3.0
2.5 stars. Not as fun as I had hoped. In many ways the book is dated and has a negative vibe about it. I had hoped it would be fun and relaxed, but instead it was a bit hokey and geeky/naive. I found the chapter alignment to be cumbersome and not always interesting.
dee9401's review against another edition
3.0
A fun read for my fellow Trekkies that brought back fond memories of Star Trek and conventions in the 70s and 80s (Creation Conventions in Philly, for one). I watched the Star Trek blooper reels at these conventions, in dark rooms off of the main show area. I also remember the sacredness of the time when Star Trek (or any favorite show) was on: rearranging your schedule so you could be home in front of the television, no talking except during commercials, turn off the phone, don't answer the door, etc.
An important contribution of this book is that I was reminded of how many women were involved, not only as fans but as script writers, fan fiction writers, and organizers who kept the cult of Star Trek going long after it was cancelled. Chapter 3, on the first Star Trek convention, was really fun to read.
One thing I didn't enjoy as much was the fanboy/fangirl attitude. So much of the text was way over the top with gushing about the show, characters and actors. I probably would have loved this book more as a kid/teen than I currently do. But, overall, it was worth my time to read it.
An important contribution of this book is that I was reminded of how many women were involved, not only as fans but as script writers, fan fiction writers, and organizers who kept the cult of Star Trek going long after it was cancelled. Chapter 3, on the first Star Trek convention, was really fun to read.
One thing I didn't enjoy as much was the fanboy/fangirl attitude. So much of the text was way over the top with gushing about the show, characters and actors. I probably would have loved this book more as a kid/teen than I currently do. But, overall, it was worth my time to read it.
ladyvictoriadiana's review
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.25
A very well-written book that offers a look into the Star Trek fandom in 1975. I particularly enjoyed the descriptions of the authors' interactions with the different authors and the chapter about fanfiction. The book skirts around the topic of slash fanfic (perhaps because of general prejudice against homosexuality at the time of writing), but does hint at it, which I thought was very nice.
djwudi's review
3.0
An enjoyable read for Trek aficionados, especially for the historical context, as this was written post-original series, but pre-everything else official. Lots of snippets of interviews with the cast and creators, and some great behind-the-scenes looks at the final days of shooting the show and the first convention. Lots of looks at mid-70's fandom, with a strong emphasis on the appeal of Kirk and Spock (but especially Spock) to women, even exploring the world of "slash" fiction (no, "slash" is by no means a new thing!). Obviously, there probably isn't much new in here for long-time fans, but it was fun to immerse myself in an earlier, simpler world of Trek fandom.
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