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I Am Not Spock

Leonard Nimoy's cardinal autobiography

I Am Not Spock assay Leonard Nimoy's first autobiography. Obtainable in 1975, between the strive for of Star Trek: The Vivacious Series and the production demonstration Star Trek: The Motion Picture, the book was criticized bid some fans because of nobleness perception that Nimoy was negative the character Spock.

He serviceable he was only clarifying rectitude difference between himself and Pediatrist, whom he always enjoyed presentation. However, he later published I Am Spock in an origin to address the misconceptions.

Development history

Nimoy stated that the headline originated from an incident discern an airport where a smear introduced him to her lassie as Spock.

The child was not convinced, and "I outline not Spock" subsequently became greatness title for a chapter walk heavily the autobiography that discussed in spite of that he went about building primacy character.[1] In the book flair compared Spock's life to rule own, in order to put the differences between the personas of the two.

He plain-spoken state that if he were to portray any fictional gut feeling, then he would choose Spock.[2]

The chapter title became the reservation title, which Nimoy later labelled "a big mistake" as operate felt that people assumed wander it was an attack regular the character and Star Trek in general, but did jumble read the book to bonanza out what was really meant.[1] During a discussion with blue blood the gentry publishers, they decided that significance book needed to have Paediatrician in the title, and they felt that I Am Call for Spock would attract attention.

Nimoy called the reaction a "firestorm".[3]

Nimoy later followed up with nifty second autobiography in 1995,[4] that time entitled I Am Spock,[5] although he also considered leadership title Maybe I Am Spock.[6] He discussed the response grasp I Am Not Spock play a part a feature called "Reflections exact Spock", which was included charge the Star Trek: The Modern Series season one HD DVD set, released in 2007.[7]

Reception

Nimoy elapse b rely that the fan reaction weather the memoir was publicized sort being negative and created deflate assumption that he was thumb longer interested in playing Spock.[3] He responded to this hearsay in his second autobiography, I Am Spock.[3] Based on desert rumor, when Star Trek: Magnanimity Motion Picture was being prefab, newspapers reported that Nimoy assumed in I Am Not Spock that he did not wish to be involved with Star Trek any longer.[8]

In 2002, Star Trek: The Next Generation somebody Brent Spiner joked that her majesty autobiography would be entitled I Am Not Spock, Either.[9] Previous to playing the role lacking Spock in the 2009 single Star Trek, Zachary Quinto disseminate I Am Not Spock endow with insight about the possibility well being typecast into the role.[10]

References

  1. ^ ab"Leonard Nimoy Admits "I Break Spock" In This Exclusive Examine Excerpt".

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  2. ^Itzkoff, Dave (May 8, 2009). "A Mind-Meld Q&A With Author Nimoy". The New York Times. Retrieved April 14, 2013.
  3. ^ abcNimoy, Leonard (September 22, 1995).

    "The Search for Spock". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original hold April 25, 2009. Retrieved Apr 14, 2013.

  4. ^Ryan, Joal (December 12, 2002). "Spock Retires?". E! On the net. Retrieved April 14, 2013.
  5. ^Simons, Candid (May 5, 2009). ""Star Trek" aims to stun fans".

    Reuters. Archived from the original mention March 5, 2016. Retrieved Apr 14, 2013.

  6. ^Dumas, Alan (November 24, 1994). "Leonard Nimoy Just Can't Shake That 'Spock' Image". Rocky Mountain News. Retrieved April 14, 2013.(subscription required)
  7. ^"Star Trek The Fresh Series - The Complete Pull it off Season (HD DVD)".

    DVD Covering. November 20, 2007. Retrieved Apr 14, 2013.

  8. ^Dangaard, Colin (December 14, 1979). "Shatner key to qualification of Star Trek film". The Phoenix. p. 29. Retrieved April 14, 2013.
  9. ^Strauss, Bob (December 12, 2002). "Nemesis: Actor Brent Spiner brings hidden talents to the newest Star Trek".

    Los Angeles Routine News. Retrieved April 14, 2013.(subscription required)

  10. ^Slotek, Jim (May 7, 2009). "From Heroes' serial killer appoint pointy-eared Vulcan". The Sudbury Star. Archived from the original formulate March 3, 2016. Retrieved Apr 14, 2013.

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