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The Autobiography of Mr. Spock

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The Autobiography of Mr. Spock offers a unique insight into the life of one of Starfleet's finest officers. Narrated in Spock's own words, it traces his early years on Vulcan, his time at Starfleet Academy, and his adventures aboard the Starship Enterprise with Captain Kirk. The book also covers his significant diplomatic successes and explores his profound personal journey, including his death and astonishing resurrection on the Genesis Planet.
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This book is ideal for fans of Star Trek and readers interested in science fiction characters' personal and emotional journeys.

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The iconic Star Trek character's life story appears for the first time in his own words; perfect for fans of the upcoming Star Trek: Strange New Words.

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The Autobiography of Mr. Spock tells the story of one of Starfleet's finest officers, and one of the Federation's most celebrated citizens.

Half human and half Vulcan, the book, written in Spock's own words, follows his difficult childhood on the planet Vulcan; his enrolment at Starfleet Academy; his adventures with Captain Kirk and the crew of the Starship Enterprise; his diplomatic triumphs with the Klingons and Romulans; and his death and amazing resurrection on the Genesis Planet.

We meet the friends he's made, the women he's loved, and experience the triumphs and tragedies of a life and career that spanned a century. His struggle to find his place in the universe is one we can all relate to.

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Midwest Book Review calls it "Absolutely essential reading for the legions of Star Trek fans. A deftly crafted memoir."

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781785654664

Publisher: Titan Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 September 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Titan Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 224.0mm

Weight: 567g

Pages: 288

About the Author

Una McCormack is the author of The Autobiography of Kathryn Janeway, The Autobiography of Mr Spock, the Star Trek novels: The Lotus Flower (part of The Worlds of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine), Hollow Men, The Never-Ending Sacrifice, Brinkmanship, The Missing, The Fall: The Crimson Shadow, Enigma Tales, and the Doctor Who novels The King’s Dragon, The Way Through the Woods, and Royal Blood. She lives in Cambridge, England, with her partner and daughter.

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