The Nitpicker's Guide for Classic Trekkers by Phil Farrand

The Nitpicker's Guide for Classic Trekkers

Phil Farrand

Random House Publishing Group · Paperback · October 1, 1994

Six feature films, the wildly successful television spin-off Star Trek: The Next Generation, endless reruns, videotapes, conventions, a line of best-selling novels, and William Shatner's New York Times best-seller Star Trek Memories have kept the Star Trek spirit alive and well, even 25 years after its cancellation.

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Who it’s for
A close-eyed, playful tour of the original series and films’ bloopers, continuity errors, and questionable logic.
Themes
Star Trek bloopers and continuity errors, Star Trek trivia and quizzes
Genres
TV Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Horror, Trivia & Fun Facts, Sci-Fi & Fantasy Films

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Six feature films, the wildly successful television spin-off Star Trek: The Next Generation, endless reruns, videotapes, conventions, a line of best-selling novels, and William Shatner's New York Times best-seller Star Trek Memories have kept the Star Trek spirit alive and well, even 25 years after its cancellation.

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Now this must-have book for all Trekkers -- which covers every episode of the original series, the pilot, and all six movies -- reveals all the bloopers, continuity errors, plot oversights, equipment malfunctions, and goof-ups that discerning, die-hard fans love to spot, but may have missed. Written especially for all those who find themselves thinking, "Hey, if the transporter is broken, why don't they just use a shuttlecraft?", this nitpicky volume includes Kirk's toupee watch; an examination of the logic of the miniskirted female crew members; number of times Kirk violated the Prime Detective and lots of trivia questions, fun facts, quizzes, and more. Live long and nitpick.

Spot the Slipups

A close-eyed, playful tour of the original series and films’ bloopers, continuity errors, and questionable logic.

Come here for

  • Catch the goofs even devoted viewers may have missed
  • Put transporter logic and Kirk’s toupee watch under scrutiny

Expect

  • Episode-by-episode coverage, plus the pilot and all six movies
  • Trivia questions, fun facts, and quizzes alongside the nitpicks

Where it sits

TV Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Horror32%
Trivia & Fun Facts25%
Sci-Fi & Fantasy Films22%

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Publisher categories

  • Television History & Criticism
  • Research Methods
  • Trivia & Fun Facts
Authors
Phil Farrand
Publisher
Random House Publishing Group
Published
October 1, 1994
Format
Paperback
Theme
Star Trek bloopers and continuity errors · Star Trek trivia and quizzes
Reading lane
Television History & Criticism