I Am Spock

The memoir by the late Leonard Nimoy, best remembered for his portrayal as everyone’s favourite Vulcan, Spock, in Star Trek, the TV series and films.

Leonard Nimoy’s portrayal of the ever-logical Vulcan, Mr. Spock, is one of the most recognisable, loved, and pervasive characterisations in popular culture. He had been closer to the phenomenon of Star Trek than anyone, having played the pivotal role of Spock in the original series, in six motion pictures, and in a special two-part episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation.

I AM SPOCK gives us Nimoy’s unique perspective on the beginnings of the Star Trek phenomenon, on his relationship with his co-stars, and particularly on the reaction of the pointed-eared alien that Nimoy knew best.

Here, Nimoy shared the true story behind his
perceived reticence to re-create the role and wrote frankly about how his portrayal defined an icon