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bev_reads_mysteries's review
5.0
In the 1970s, long before VCRs were a standard thing in most homes, Bantam Books in conjunction with Mandala Productions gave Star Trek fans the chance to relive some of the shows episodes through series of twelve fotonovels. These books were essentially proto-types of the graphic novels so prevalent today that re-tell classic stories and used actual film stills from the show with word bubbles and explanatory text to accompany the photos. I found my first few in the early days of book-collecting and was finally able to complete the collection in 2012 when my husband and I came across a treasure trove at my now favorite used book store in Illinois. I recently decided to catch up on reading those that I had never gotten to.
Amok Time (Fotonovel #12) is one of the gold standard episodes in Star Trek. It gave fans information about the home world of one of their favorite characters--revealing customs and philosophy of Vulcan life. It marked the first use of the Vulcan salute and salutation "Live Long and Prosper." The story also highlighted the deep friendship and loyalty among Kirk, Spock, and McCoy. When T'Pau, the leader of Spock's family--and, incidentally, all of Vulcan--challenges Spock's inclusion of outworlders in Vulcan ritual, she asks him how he will pledge their behavior. And he responds, "With my life." He is willing to sacrifice just as Kirk has been willing to sacrifice his career in Starfleet by disobeying orders to bring Spock to Vulcan...and ultimately is willing to risk his life in the Vulcan mating challenge (to the death!) to help his friend.
This was first posted on my blog My Reader's Block. Please requested permission before reposting.
Amok Time (Fotonovel #12) is one of the gold standard episodes in Star Trek. It gave fans information about the home world of one of their favorite characters--revealing customs and philosophy of Vulcan life. It marked the first use of the Vulcan salute and salutation "Live Long and Prosper." The story also highlighted the deep friendship and loyalty among Kirk, Spock, and McCoy. When T'Pau, the leader of Spock's family--and, incidentally, all of Vulcan--challenges Spock's inclusion of outworlders in Vulcan ritual, she asks him how he will pledge their behavior. And he responds, "With my life." He is willing to sacrifice just as Kirk has been willing to sacrifice his career in Starfleet by disobeying orders to bring Spock to Vulcan...and ultimately is willing to risk his life in the Vulcan mating challenge (to the death!) to help his friend.
This was first posted on my blog My Reader's Block. Please requested permission before reposting.
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