Harlan Ellison was born in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of a Jewish-American family. His family moved to Painesville, Ohio, but returned to Cleveland in 1949 after the death of his father. As a child, he performed in minstrel shows, and frequently ran away from home, taking odd jobs. He attended Ohio State University but was expelled after 18 months for hitting a professor who had denigrated his writing ability. He moved to New York City in 1955 to become a science fiction writer. Over the next...
Harlan Ellison's The city on the edge of forever (teleplay)
Harlan Ellison's The city on the edge of forever (teleplay)
Synopsis
Experience Harlan Ellison's original, unedited vision for one of Star Trek's most iconic episodes. This teleplay takes you on a thrilling journey through space and time, as Kirk and Spock race to prevent a catastrophic change to history. Kirk faces an impossible choice: save the universe or sacrifice the woman he loves. This edition also includes Ellison's expanded essay detailing his contentious experience with the show's production.
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Harlan Ellison's the City on the Edge of ForeverPaperback, Sept
340 pages
White Wolf Games StudioLanguage: EnglishISBN: 9781565049642White Wolf Ed edition5 editions available
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Frequently asked questions
Is this the original script for the Star Trek episode?
This book presents Harlan Ellison's original teleplay for the Star Trek episode "The City on the Edge of Forever," which differs significantly from the version that was ultimately filmed and aired. It offers insight into his initial vision before network and production changes.
Does this book include commentary from Harlan Ellison?
Yes, this edition features an extensive essay by Harlan Ellison himself, detailing his experiences and frustrations with the production process of the Star Trek episode and the changes made to his script.
Is this a comic book or a script?
While there are comic book adaptations of Ellison's original teleplay, this specific book is the actual script (teleplay) itself, allowing readers to experience the story in its original written format.