First up, we've got a new making STAR TREK: THE ORIGINAL SERIES (TOS) book called "These are the Voyages." Now some of you know by now that I am a massive Trek fan and am unbeatable in TOS trivia and factoids. I've read every autobiography, making of book, read all commentaries and everything possible on the making of the original series. Its hard to get a fact past me. But every now and then, something comes up that really gets me and teaches me things I didn't know. And this book is just that. Not only does it collect the best bits from other books about the making of the original Trek series, but gives us new, unheard information. This literally tells us every behind the scenes detail about the writing of each script, things that changed, what day things were shot and where, what the actors remember from the shoot and during what day, how sets were built, each episode's budget, deleted scenes or aborted concepts, never before published photos of outtakes and making ofs and so much more. And it isn't afraid to tell us more of the "seedy" details about TOS Trek and its makers. If I had one complaint, its that the pics aren't in color. But I know the cost of printing books and it probably wasn't in the cards. But still, thats a very minor point.
This is the end all, be all, best "making of" book I have ever read. I'm only halfway through right now but take it from an expert: THIS IS THE REAL DEAL! If you are into the details of behind the scenes of the making of an iconic series, I highly recommend this book. And the best part is, this only covers the first season. There are two more books coming!! Order yours now via Amazon right HERE. Kudos to the writers of this book and a hearty thank you from the hardcore fans for assembling all this juicy info into one big book. (with two more on the way)
Lastly, there was the "BREAKING BAD" finale this past Sunday. Now, I'll stay spoiler free, so no worries. Overall, I would say that I was very satisfied with it. There were parts I didn't see coming and excited me with their awesomeness, and then parts I sort of figured would happen. Some things that happened that just make sense when you see how everything fell together toward the end of this show's run. I am excited to pour back over the series to see anything I have missed. I have been holding off until either the wife wants to give it a chance or I get the big complete series box set thingie. Either way, I will revisit this great series again. I only aspire to write a story this good. Thanks to everyone involved with the making of this show. Hell of a ride, hell of a vision.
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