He also portrayed the character in six feature films and an episode of star trek. I found the chapters on takeis early years in the wwii japanese interment camps even more interesting than the star trek years. Enterprise, the first adventure adapted audiobook cover art. Inscribed by author on half title page in black pen, to doug, lets keep reaching for the highest star george takei 8. What could be better than to hear george takei tell his life story in his own voice. George hosato takei is a japanese american actor and author best known for his role as hikaru sulu, helmsman of the uss enterprise in the television series star trek. I highly recommend this book to all star trek fans. You feel every bit of emotion that he went through.
Infamy, read a passage in which star trek creator gene roddenberry offers takei his role, impersonating takeis signature cadence. Best known for his portrayal of sulu in the original star trek television series and movies, he is starring in the new broadway musical allegiance. Books by george takei author of they called us enemy. This book is worth reading whether or not youre a sulu fan. Note that this is an abridged edition of this title. George takei audio books george hosato takei is a japanese american actor and author best known for his role as hikaru sulu, helmsman of the uss enterprise in the television series star trek. The experiences of his family have now inspired allegiance, an unexceptional though often affecting new broadway musical. First look at paradise from the new broadway musical allegiance. Sulu, helmsman of the starship enterprise and captain of the starship excelsior, george takei is beloved by millions as part of the command team that has taken audiences to new vistas of adventure in star trek, the unprecedented television and feature film phenomenon. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. Read about george takeis meteoric rise and dominance of the internet in oh myyy there goes the internet, published of course in electronic format. Sulu, helmsman of the starship enterprisetm and captain of the starship excelsior, george takei. George takeis most popular book is the night before christmas.
It is a very well written book, takei takes you through his full and very interesting life, which included being held in an internment camp during ww2. This is a hardcover first edition, first printing 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1, published by pocket. As an alternative, the kindle ebook is available now and can be read on any device with the free kindle app. Sulu, helmsman of the starship enterprise and captain of the starship excelsior, george takei is beloved by millions as part of the command team that has taken audiences to new vistas of adventure in star trek, the unprecedented televi. For an american whose ideals faced such a severe test, star trek represents a shining embodiment of the american dreamthe promise of an optimistic future in which people from all over the world contribute to a common destiny. Sulu, helmsman of the starship enterprise and captain of the starship excelsior, george takei is beloved by millions as part of the. The ongoing feud between star treks william shatner and george takei was reignited yesterday on the howard stern radio show, with takei talking about how in 2004 william shatner refused to join.
Sulu, helmsman of the starship enterprise and captain of the starship excelsior, george takei is beloved by millions as part of the command. To the stars by george takei meet your next favorite book. Sulu is an autobiography by actor george takei, first published by pocket books in 1994. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or. Signed to chris, reach for the highest star, george takei on the title page. Publication date 1994 topics takei, george, 1937, actors united states biography. George takei is an actor, social justice activist, and author of oh myyy there goes the internet. Sep 11, 2019 actor derek mio, who stars with takei in the terror. George takei audio books, best sellers, author bio. Sulu, helmsman of the starship enterprise and captain of the starship excelsior, george takei is beloved by millions as part of the command team that has taken audiences to new. Read to the stars the autobiography of george takei by george takei available from rakuten kobo.
With a career spanning five decades, george takei is known around the world for his founding role in the acclaimed television series star trek, in which he. He is best known for his role as hikaru sulu, helmsman of the uss enterprise in the television. Takai does an excellent job of narrating his own autobiography injecting a personal note into the book. George takeis graphic memoir, they called us enemy, tells.
To the stars by george takei mr sulu audio cassette book. When he was a boy, he and his family were held in the war relocation authority. Download audiobooks narrated by george takei to your device. To the stars book by george takei official publisher page. Free shipping on due to covid19, orders may be delayed. Star trek means much more to george takei than an extraordinary career that has spanned thirty years.
He also has a lengthy record of public service through his involvement with organizations such as the japanese american citizens league and the human rights campaign. In this groundbreaking, hilarious and informative book. To the stars book by george takei official publisher. With his new graphic memoir, they called us enemy, he hopes to.
Audible provides the highest quality audio and narration. George takei, the original sulu on star trek, was one of those interned. For a show that only ran 3 seasons before being cancelled, the impact star trek had is unparalleled. George takei, of the original star trek tv series and films, arrives at the singapore social star awards at the marina bay sands, may 23, 20. George takei george takei originated the role of sulu, the helmsman of the enterprise, in the first star trek television series, and includes among his film credits the star trek motion pictures. Sure, the title and the first few hundred pages may seem offputting. Sulu, helmsman of the starship enterprise and captain of the starship excelsior, george takei is beloved by millions as part of the command team that has taken. Takei describes his early childhood and the time his family spent in japanese american internment, and experiences which shaped his motivation towards political activism. I actually heard this one on a booksontape recording, read by takei himself with that insane baritone of his. Star trek to the stars by george takei mr sulu audio cassette book. To the stars by a star this book is so well written and well narrated. December 1, 1995 release of his book, to the stars.
In this groundbreaking, hilarious and informative book, takei recounts his experiences on platforms such as twitter, youtube and facebook, where fans and pundits alike have crowned him king. In the podcast version of our startalk tv premiere episode, host neil. Best known for his portrayal of sulu in the original star trek television series and movies, he is starring in. He is an excellent writer and has led a very interesting life. George takeis graphic memoir, they called us enemy. Sulu, helmsman of the starship enterprise and captain of the starship excelsior, george takei is beloved. It should be no surprise that when i discovered to the stars by george takei mr sulu to you, i downloaded it from and listened. Browse audiobooks read by george takei sorted by best selling. Sulu, helmsman of the starship enterprise and captain of the starship excelsior, george takei is beloved by millions as part of the command team that has taken audiences to new vistas of adventure in star trekthe unprecedented television and feature film phenomenon. Sulu, is obviously a must read for any trekkie out there. Book club genres all book club genres sorting by best selling this month book lists. Feb 11, 2019 richard and sal prank calling radio and swap shop programs only the best ones duration.
Nov 08, 2015 george takei, the original sulu on star trek, was one of those interned. Jun 25, 2014 5 stars from george takei, who hopes to release an audio book version. Browse audiobooks read by george takei sorted by best. Aug 22, 2019 actor george takei has told the story of his childhood incarceration in an autobiography, a ted talk and a broadway musical. This is the extremely interesting autobiography of george sulu takei. Sulu, helmsman of the starship enterprise and captain of the starship excelsior.
Even if you arent a big fan, but are only lukewarm toward star trek, you should give this book a try. First look at paradise from the new broadway musical. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your. George takei has 6 books on goodreads with 50190 ratings. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. George takei books list of books by author george takei. Takei has the knack to write as if he is talking with you. Oct 01, 1994 published over 20 years ago, well before george takei stole the hearts of millions over social media, the book offers many details over george takeis life before and during star trek.
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