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Title: New William Shatner Autobiography
Post by: Ktrek on January 24, 2008, 02:48:40 PM
Not like we haven't already had enough books by and about Shat but if anyone is interested the Shat has a new biography coming. It's supposed to briing you up-to-date.

Here is an Amazon link to order:

http://www.amazon.com/Till-Now-Autobiography-William-Shatner/dp/0312372655/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1201214806&sr=1-6 (http://www.amazon.com/Till-Now-Autobiography-William-Shatner/dp/0312372655/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1201214806&sr=1-6)


(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51y2LEjygTL._SS500_.jpg)

Kevin
Title: Re: New William Shatner Autobiography
Post by: Captain BJ Wanlund on February 13, 2008, 02:11:58 PM
Is he hiring a ghostwriter this time??

Looks pretty good, I've enjoyed him on Boston Legal!!!

BJ
Title: Re: New William Shatner Autobiography
Post by: KingIsaacLinksr on February 13, 2008, 02:24:21 PM
Sheesh, how many books does this guy need to write?

King
Title: Re: New William Shatner Autobiography
Post by: billybob476 on February 13, 2008, 02:35:52 PM
As many as we keep buying.
Title: Re: New William Shatner Autobiography
Post by: Meds on July 18, 2008, 04:02:00 PM
I loved this book. I got it on audio so i could put it on my ipod and Shatner reading it really does make it enjoyable. Great stories and he really does not take himself seriously.
Title: Re: New William Shatner Autobiography
Post by: billybob476 on August 18, 2008, 05:58:51 AM
I've finally gotten around to reading this book. I'm to the beginning of the Star Trek animated series and I'm loving it. I was very impressed with the stories from his early career. The TV industry was much different in the 50's!

I highly recommend this book. Though there are some serious adn somber moments, it really captures Shatner's sense of humour and ability to make fun of himself.
Title: Re: New William Shatner Autobiography
Post by: Meds on August 22, 2008, 08:22:02 AM
As i said earlier i got the audio book and listened to it via ipod on my honeymoon. I loved it. Something about the author reading it to you kind of makes it all that bit special.
Title: Re: New William Shatner Autobiography
Post by: billybob476 on August 22, 2008, 08:37:07 AM
My only question about this book is how much of it is the god honest truth and how much of it is slanted to make The Shat look good. Don't get me wrong, I'm am loving this book, I'm just a bit curious.
Title: Re: New William Shatner Autobiography
Post by: Meds on August 22, 2008, 08:54:14 AM
Well i think it all seems quite true, there is nothing in the book really that seems over th etop. The bit about his wife dying is quite moving especially when you hear him talk about it. The last line of the book is a treasure though.
Title: Re: New William Shatner Autobiography
Post by: billybob476 on August 22, 2008, 09:13:11 AM
As I said I agree. I guess I'm just trying to take each description of every situation with a grain of salt. This is the story told from his point of view. I'm not talking so much about his wife's death, that was indeed tragic, but more his talk about his relationships with other actors (especially the Trek cast). I found in a lot of those situations he paints himself to be without fault.

I find he's very candid about his personal relationships, but a little less so when it comes to professional ones.

Just an observation. I am loving the book though.
Title: Re: New William Shatner Autobiography
Post by: Meds on August 22, 2008, 09:20:13 AM
Yeah i think that is because the majority of the people who will hav purchased this book will be trek fans so he knows that you won't want to read about bad blood. Personnaly i would. I'm still fascinated by the story that he and james doohan didn't get on until just before he died. That would have been nice to read.
Title: Re: New William Shatner Autobiography
Post by: Darth Gaos on August 22, 2008, 12:12:51 PM
I am not huge on autobiographies in general, mainly for the reasons that billybob stated above, but this may be one I have to check out.
Title: Re: New William Shatner Autobiography
Post by: billybob476 on August 23, 2008, 04:59:07 AM
Just finished the book. I thought it was great. I can highly recommend it if you are a fan on the Shat in any form.
Title: Re: New William Shatner Autobiography
Post by: Meds on August 23, 2008, 07:02:03 AM
Great last line in the book.
Title: Re: New William Shatner Autobiography
Post by: billybob476 on August 23, 2008, 07:28:27 AM
Indeed, we may never know for sure...
Title: Re: New William Shatner Autobiography
Post by: Meds on August 23, 2008, 07:31:36 AM
I've studied many, many pics. One day we will know.
Title: Re: New William Shatner Autobiography
Post by: wraith1701 on August 23, 2008, 10:04:16 AM
OK, I'll bite.  What are y'all talking about?  What was his last line?  What pictures?
Title: Re: New William Shatner Autobiography
Post by: billybob476 on August 23, 2008, 10:05:51 AM
Wouldn't want to ruin it for people! Gotta read the book!
Title: Re: New William Shatner Autobiography
Post by: Ktrek on August 23, 2008, 04:41:08 PM
yea...I say the same...Read the book!

Kevin
Title: Re: New William Shatner Autobiography
Post by: Meds on August 24, 2008, 06:13:36 AM
Yup, gotta read the book, or just skip to the end.
Title: Re: New William Shatner Autobiography
Post by: davekill on August 24, 2008, 05:10:45 PM
Ok, I'll bite. You guys sold me - downloading the audio book now.

What did the Klingon call Kirk in the trouble with tribbles? "A tin platted egomaniac with visions of Godhood?"
That sounds about right, but you can't spite him his success.

I'll listen to it with a big grain of salt after reading:
I AM SPOCK
To the stars
From sawdust to stardust
Warped Factors
Beyond Uhura
The Longest Trek, My tour of the qalaxy
Title: Re: New William Shatner Autobiography
Post by: billybob476 on August 24, 2008, 06:15:25 PM
My favourite part of the book are the commercials.
Title: Re: New William Shatner Autobiography
Post by: Meds on August 25, 2008, 04:01:42 AM
available form williamshatner.com for the bargain price of $7.99 ha ha
Title: Re: New William Shatner Autobiography
Post by: davekill on August 25, 2008, 08:43:17 PM
Good  audio book.  Six hours of narration was easy to get through in two days.