For the book disputed a fact well known to every federation schoolboy. Sep 10, 2017 star trek 25th anniversary collection to herald the beginning of the next 25 years of star trek, three of the most popular adventures ever recorded have been digitally remastered for cd sound. Margaret wander bonanno is the bestselling author of star trek. Jun 29, 2018 strangers from the sky serves as a window into what a trek with this cast fully developed might possibly have been, and having them fresh in your mind is essential to understanding just how much bonanno has done with them here. While it is a typical st the original series plot, with god like aliens, travel back in time to significant moments of earths history and a focus on high moral values that, in the end, save the day, i felt that it was a little bit more subtle, deeper than a typical episode of any of the series. Strangers from the sky novel memory beta, noncanon. Star trek strangers from the sky hc 1987 pocket novel comic books. Listen to strangers from the sky by margaret wander bonanno. Years before the formal first contact that would be recorded in earths history, a vulcan space vessel crashlands in the south pacific, forcing humanity to decide whether to offer the hand of friendship. These events were overridden by those seen in star trek. If you would like to participate, you can edit the article attached to this page, or visit the project page, where you can join the project andor contribute to the discussion. Kirk, dreams prompted by his reading of strangers from the sky, a book about that historic first contact. Star trek strangers from the sky cover art jerry vanderstelt.
Strangers from the sky by margaret wander bonanno discussion in trek literature started by damian, jan 15, 2020. Sftss main flaw is that its quite sloppily thrown together. The events of the story go back and forth in time and make for an intricate and interesting plot. The original series kindle edition by bonanno, margaret wander. Jul 7, 20 strangers from the sky 2011 by jerry vanderstelt. The planets earth and vulcan experience a mysterious first contact in this fascinating star trek novel featuring the crew of the u. Kirk and his crew get swept up in the adventure as earth decides whether. Strangers from the sky star trek by margaret wander bonanno and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Find the best star trek wallpaper android on getwallpapers. Strangers from the sky was the first star trek book to be produced as an audiobook. Strangers from the sky star trek margaret wander bonanno on. The motion picture, describing the attempts to revitalize the star trek franchise. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. James kirk didnt normally pay much attention to this thing a bestselling book, and a controversial one at that.
It was allegedly based on actual events, kept secret at the time, as documented in files revealed by the vulcan archives following the death of the final participant. Strangers from the sky just read strangers from the sky by margaret wander bonanno and it was. Strangers from the sky by margaret wander bonanno goodreads. In the distant future, horrible dreams torment admiral james t.
Editions of strangers from the sky by margaret wander bonanno. Strangers from the sky star trek by margaret wander bonanno. Mccoy convinces kirk to read a new novel, strangers from the sky, which purports to tell the story of the real first encounter between humans and vulcans, twenty years before the official first meeting. Star trek 25th anniversary collection 03 strangers from. One of the cool things about star trek novels is the opportunity to learn. Strangers from the sky star trek mass market paperback november 1, 1990 by margaret wander bonanno author. Strangers from the sky memory beta, noncanon star trek. Phase ii project, though some mention was also made of star trek. The lost years is an unlicensed book about the time period between the end of star trek. We have provided the new, used, outofprint, and antiquarian independent bookseller with a full ecommerce bookstore solution since 2001. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc.
He dreams of an alternate reality where he somehow changed the course of history, and destroyed the federation before it began. It was a historical dramatization of a vulcan scoutship crash landing on earth in 2045, twenty years prior to official first contact. It was first published in 1987 and then reissued here as a special edition to celebrate star treks 40th anniversary. It had so many wonderful elements it touched on the time between the motion picture and the wrath of khan my favorite star trek film, it brought back characters from where no man has gone before and fleshed them out beyond their rather twodimensional appearance in that episode, there was time travel, and vulcans. Sherlock holmes stories magpie audio recommended for you.
Strangers from the sky, on the other hand, is much more consistent with wnmhgb than vonda mcintyre was in e. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading strangers from the sky star trek. Strangers from the sky star trek paperback july 1, 1987 by margeret wander bonanno author 4. Book i alternates between passages from the bookwithinthebook and the present day, in which kirk and spock, each independently of the other, have dreams triggered by reading the book that they participated in the events therein. The planets earth and vulcan experience a mysterious first contact in this fascinating star trek novel featuring the cre. Strangers from the sky, the second giant star trek novelfollowing the megasuccessful enterprisegoes back in time to the earths first contact with an alien culturethe vulcans. The story is a page turner or a forward butting clicker. Whilst takei read the majority of the book, nimoy occasionally interjected incharacter as spock at certain points during the plot. Strangers from the sky novel memory omega wiki fandom. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app.
Star trek 25th anniversary collection to herald the beginning of the next 25 years of star trek, three of the most popular adventures ever recorded have been digitally remastered for cd sound. Strangers from the sky is the best star trek novel written. Star trek 25th anniversary collection intro youtube. Born in brooklyn, new york, she now lives on the left coast. Strangers from the sky was a bestselling novel by doctor garamet jensaunor, published in 2285. Listen to strangers from the sky by margaret wander. What about george takei and leonard nimoy s performance did you like. The time difference between where no man has gone before is originally given as fifteen years, because that was the same time used in star trek ii. We have provided the new, used, outofprint, and antiquarian independent bookseller with a full ecommerce bookstore solution since.
Strangers from the sky, as well as two science fiction trilogies, the others and preternatural. In margaret wanderbonannos strangers from the sky, you have a. A vulcan scout ship crashlanded on earth, with its two survivors, tlera and her son sorahl being found first by. This article is within the scope of wikiproject star trek, an attempt to build a comprehensive and detailed guide to all star trekrelated topics on wikipedia. While it is a typical st the original series plot, with god like aliens, travel back in time to significant moments of earths history and a focus on high moral values that, in the end, save the day, i felt that it was a little bit more subtle, deeper than. Strangers from the sky is still a short stretch away for me deep domain first, then strangers, but right now im making my way through the fouth chaptersection of the spaceflight chonology, which starts getting into establishing relations with alpha centauri, getting warp drive ships in motion, and rescuing the vulcan scout ship and first. Strangers from the sky ebook by margaret wander bonanno. Strangers from the sky audiobook by margaret wander bonanno.
Strangers from the sky chrislands provides an easy and affordable solution to operating your own online store. Spock, because hes spock, i can relate to being too logical. Voyages of imagination therefore sets the first part of the book a year before the events of star trek ii. Strangers from the sky tells the story of when the vulcans first visited earth. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
On a planet codenamed gateway stands a mysterious portal to the past, the guardian of forever. The motion picture the philadelphia film society is presenting a sixday retrospective of the original series. The planets earth and vulcan experience a mysterious first contact in. Kirk and his crew get swept up in the adventure as earth decides whether to extend the hand of friendship. Star trek giant 2 strangers from the sky by margaret. Strangers from the sky by margaret wander bonanno the planets earth and vulcan experience a mysterious first contact in this fascinating star trek novel. Discussion in trek literature started by damian, jan 15, 2020. Kirk, dreams prompted by his reading of strangers from the sky, a book about that historic first. That earths first encounter with alien life had occurred when the unss icarus came upon the humanoid people of alpha.
I have recommended it to people for twenty years as the trek novel to read. Strangers from the sky reached number seven on the new york times best seller list. First officer nims just read strangers from the sky by margaret. Star trek 25th anniversary collection 03 strangers from the. Strangers from the sky rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far.
Strangers from the sky, the second giant star trek novelfollowing the megasuccessful enterprisegoes back in time to the earths first contact with an alien culture the vulcans. This was my absolute favorite star trek novel as a kid. Strngr frm sky st by margeret wander bonanno 1987, paperback. And thats doesnt even get into the actual stories themselves. Even in star trek 2009 designer scott chambliss had said he liked having john eaves on staff because he was a long time illustrator for star trek and he helped explain how some things worked in the star trek universe. Strangers from the sky hardcover january 1, 1987 by margaret wander bonanno author 3. This is the only one i have read more than ten times.
Strangers from the sky novel memory beta, noncanon star. Whether you loved or hated the original star trek movie this fan made trailer for the film will give you goosebumps. While i think i prefer the star trek chronology in terms of feeling like an actual history book instead of a scrap book of events and stuff, i actually did like it quite a bit, a lot better then that franz joseph. Chrislands provides an easy and affordable solution to operating your own online store.
Read strangers from the sky by margaret wander bonanno available from rakuten kobo. Spock, kirk, and mccoy have just returned from a voyage through the gateway with a young man named zar spocks own son from ancient sarpeidon. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The original series and millions of other books are available for instant access. Tbonz on may 1 fullers discovery mirror universe vision by. But when an alien spacecraft crashlands in the south pacific bearing visitors from another world, the vulcans, earth must decide whether to extend the hand of friendship, or the fist of war. Strangers from the sky article at wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Billed as the second star trek giant novel, strangers is about a book by the same name that. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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