David Gerrold Books

Focusing on the impact of Star Trek, David Gerrold explores the influential characters, locations, and pivotal moments that contributed to the show's immense popularity. Through personal interviews with iconic cast members, he analyzes both the successes and shortcomings of the series, providing insight into the evolving trends throughout its seasons. This examination highlights the cultural significance and lasting legacy of Star Trek in the realm of science fiction.

Good stories transport readers to new worlds, offering immersive experiences that ignite the imagination. They connect with universal themes and emotions, allowing for deep reflections on life and human nature. Through engaging characters and captivating plots, these narratives create memorable journeys that resonate long after the last page is turned.

Blending elements of science fiction and fantasy with humor, this book takes readers on a whimsical journey through imaginative worlds. Expect quirky characters and absurd situations that challenge the norms of both genres. The narrative weaves together clever satire and playful storytelling, making it a delightful read for fans of lighthearted adventure. Themes of friendship, exploration, and the absurdities of life are explored in a way that is both entertaining and thought-provoking.

With the human population ravaged by a series of devastating plagues, the alien Chtorr arrive to begin the final phase of their invasion. Even as many on Earth deny their existence, the giant wormlike carnivores prepare the world for the ultimate violation--the enslavement of humanity for food!

Full color fotonovel of from The Star Trek series Episode "The Trouble With Tribbles"

For over four decades, the demand for Star Trek stories has led to five television series, over seven hundred episodes, ten feature films, and an animated series. From the early short-story adaptations by James Blish in the 1960s to the original novels of the 1970s and beyond, fiction has significantly expanded the Star Trek universe. This exploration delves into why these books serve as a powerful creative outlet for some and a fresh way to engage with the Star Trek mythos for others. The work reflects on the first forty years of professionally published Star Trek fiction, showcasing the personalities and creative sensibilities of its contributors. It provides an insightful look into the creative processes, challenges, innovations, and progress within this literary landscape. Author Jeff Ayers has engaged with nearly six hundred books and interviewed over three hundred authors and editors to create a comprehensive guide to this unique publishing phenomenon. Fully illustrated with book covers, the work includes an index by title and author, as well as a detailed timeline, making it an essential resource for every fan.

McCarthy was drafted from his college biology studies and became a member of the Special Forces. Then he is given the opportunity to contact the Chtorr, but when a helicopter crash leaves him and his companions stranded in enemy territory, he must decide whether to communicate with the Chtorr--or kill them!

Containing many answers to the questions posed by the first 'Matrix' film, this book explores the frontiers of philosophy, technology and religious symbolism. It explores the enormous dilemmas the Wachowski brothers presented when they gave the movie its many layers of meaning - fusing myriad philosophical and religious themes with futuristic science and technology.

The dramatic conclusion to Gerrold's award-winning trilogy that began in "Bouncing Off the Moon" and "Jumping Off the Planet" finds Charles "Chigger" Dingillian and his brothers faced with a difficult decision. Original.