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The Fifty-Year Mission: The First 25 Years
Edward Gross · 2016
73/100
👍 Worth It
A deep, candid oral history of Star Trek's first 25 years, told by the writers, producers, and cast who actually lived it - with a foreword by Seth MacFarlane and a bestselling companion volume to back it up. It's long and reference-like rather than a quick read, but for real Trek fans it delivers the genuine behind-the-scenes story.
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Verdict receipt0–100
Faith & family safety75
Substance / usefulness80
Craft & writing72
Originality65
Evidence & accuracy70
Hype vs delivers65
Age-fit65
Human-eye read68
Penny’s verdict73
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