He is an excellent writer and has led a very interesting life. Takai does an excellent job of narrating his own autobiography injecting a personal note into the book. 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. For a show that only ran 3 seasons before being cancelled, the impact star trek had is unparalleled. George takei, the original sulu on star trek, was one of those interned.
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. 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. Best known for his portrayal of sulu in the original star trek television series and movies, he is starring in.
To the stars book by george takei official publisher page. Books by george takei author of they called us enemy. 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. Feb 11, 2019 richard and sal prank calling radio and swap shop programs only the best ones duration.
George takeis graphic memoir, they called us enemy, tells. Enterprise, the first adventure adapted audiobook cover art. He also portrayed the character in six feature films and an episode of star trek. What could be better than to hear george takei tell his life story in his own voice. Publication date 1994 topics takei, george, 1937, actors united states biography. In the podcast version of our startalk tv premiere episode, host neil degrasse tyson delves into that legacy with george takei, who played lt. Actor derek mio, who stars with takei in the terror. Book club genres all book club genres sorting by best selling this month book lists. To the stars by a star this book is so well written and well narrated. Even if you arent a big fan, but are only lukewarm toward star trek, you should give this book a try.
Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or. Sulu is an autobiography by actor george takei, first published by pocket books in 1994. Infamy, read a passage in which star trek creator gene roddenberry offers takei his role, impersonating takeis signature cadence. 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. George takei has 6 books on goodreads with 50190 ratings. 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.
This book is worth reading whether or not youre a sulu fan. Sulu, helmsman of the starship enterprisetm and captain of the starship excelsior, george takei. 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. To the stars book by george takei official publisher.
Inscribed by author on half title page in black pen, to doug, lets keep reaching for the highest star george takei 8. December 1, 1995 release of his book, to the stars. To the stars by george takei mr sulu audio cassette book. 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. 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. Aug 22, 2019 actor george takei has told the story of his childhood incarceration in an autobiography, a ted talk and a broadway musical.
First look at paradise from the new broadway musical allegiance. Download audiobooks narrated by george takei to your device. 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. Browse audiobooks read by george takei sorted by best. Sulu, helmsman of the starship enterprise and captain of the starship excelsior, george takei is beloved by millions as part of the. 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.
With his new graphic memoir, they called us enemy, he hopes to. Feb 11, 2010 find the location of george takei s star on the hollywood walk of fame, read a biography, see related stars and browse a map of important places in their career. Audible provides the highest quality audio and narration. Free shipping on due to covid19, orders may be delayed.
Sep 11, 2019 actor derek mio, who stars with takei in the terror. Enterprise in the original star trek television series, george takei boldly went where few actors had gone before. An active member of several asianamerican societies, he is the first japaneseamerican to be honored with a star on hollywoods walk of fame. 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. When he was a boy, he and his family were held in the war relocation authority. You feel every bit of emotion that he went through. 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.
Browse audiobooks read by george takei sorted by best selling. To the stars star treks mr sulu george takei book 1994 1st1st hardcover new. Nov 08, 2015 george takei, the original sulu on star trek, was one of those interned. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your. I found the chapters on takeis early years in the wwii japanese interment camps even more interesting than the star trek years. Takei describes his early childhood and the time his family spent in japanese american internment, and experiences which shaped his motivation towards political activism. 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. Sure, the title and the first few hundred pages may seem offputting. Star trek means much more to george takei than an extraordinary career that has spanned thirty years. George takeis most popular book is the night before christmas. Jun 25, 2014 5 stars from george takei, who hopes to release an audio book version. Star trek to the stars by george takei mr sulu audio cassette book.
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. In this groundbreaking, hilarious and informative book. First look at paradise from the new broadway musical. 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. George takei audio books, best sellers, author bio. Though this book doesnt require the reader to be overly familiar with the startrek universe. Richard and sal prank calling radio and swap shop programs only the best ones duration. Signed to chris, reach for the highest star, george takei on the title page. Sulu, helmsman of the starship enterprise and captain of the starship excelsior, george takei is beloved. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. He is best known for his role as hikaru sulu, helmsman of the uss enterprise in the television. I actually heard this one on a booksontape recording, read by takei himself with that insane baritone of his. Read to the stars the autobiography of george takei by george takei available from rakuten kobo. In the podcast version of our startalk tv premiere episode, host neil.
Sulu, helmsman of the starship enterprise and captain of the starship excelsior. To the stars by george takei meet your next favorite book. Sulu, is obviously a must read for any trekkie out there. From the programs birth in the changing world of the 1960s and death at the hands of the network to. I highly recommend this book to all star trek fans. George hosato takei gained international fame as lieutenant sulu in the original star trek television series and six movies. The autobiography of george takei, better know as the helmsman mr.
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. Read about george takeis meteoric rise and dominance of the internet in oh myyy there goes the internet, published of course in electronic format. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. 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. 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. Takei has the knack to write as if he is talking with you. This is a hardcover first edition, first printing 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1, published by pocket. This is the extremely interesting autobiography of george sulu takei. Actor george takei has told the story of his childhood incarceration in an autobiography, a ted talk and a broadway musical. For me, the audiobook version is the only way to enjoy this book.
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