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William Shatner

Biography

William Shatner

William Shatner is the author of nine Star Trek ® novels, including the New York Times bestsellers THE ASHES OF EDEN and THE RETURN. He is also the author of several nonfiction books, including GET A LIFE! and I'M WORKING ON THAT. In addition to his role as Captain James T. Kirk, he starred as Denny Crane in the hit television series from David E. Kelley, "Boston Legal" --- a role for which he won two Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe.

William Shatner

Books by William Shatner

by William Shatner with Joshua Brandon - Essays, Memoir, Nonfiction

Long before Gene Roddenberry put him on a starship to explore the galaxy, long before he actually did venture to space, William Shatner was gripped by his own quest for knowledge and meaning. Though his eventful life has been nothing short of extraordinary, Shatner is still never so thrilled as when he experiences something that inspires him to simply say, “Wow.” Within these affecting, entertaining and informative essays, he demonstrates that astonishing possibilities and true wonder are all around us. By revealing stories of his life --- some delightful, others tragic --- Shatner reflects on what he has learned along the way to his ninth decade and how important it is to apply the joy of exploration to our own lives.

by William Shatner with David Fisher - Biography, Nonfiction

Thanks to the “Star Trek” TV and movie franchise, Leonard Nimoy and William Shatner grew to know each other more than most friends could ever imagine. Over the course of half a century, they saw each other through personal and professional highs and lows. In LEONARD, Shatner tells the story of a man who was his friend for five decades, recounting anecdotes and untold stories of their lives on and off set, as well as gathering stories from others who knew Nimoy well, to present a full picture of a rich life.