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The Encyclopedia Shatnerica Paperback – January 1, 1998

by Robert Schnakenberg (Author)
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A biography of the television and film actor lists personal facts and professional achievements in alphabetical order
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  1. Print length
    297 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Renaissance Books
  4. Publication date
    January 1, 1998
  5. Dimensions
    6.25 x 1 x 9.5 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1580630391
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1580630399
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Robert Shnakenberg is a professional researcher and pop culture writer. He is a former assistant editor for Library and Information Services at the Museum of Television and Radio in New York City. He has worked on such projects as The Grolier Library of International Biographies and the CD-ROM version of Microsoft's Cinemania. He resides in New York City.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Renaissance Books (January 1, 1998)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 297 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1580630391
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1580630399
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.25 x 1 x 9.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Robert Schnakenberg

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Robert Schnakenberg has been called "the Howard Zinn of nerd pop culture." He is the author of more than a dozen books, including Old Man Drinks, Christopher Walken A-to-Z, Secret Lives of Great Authors, and the New York Times bestseller The Big Bad Book of Bill Murray. His work has appeared in Penthouse.

"Schnakenberg is the clown prince of American letters!"—Jack Canfora, playwright

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Rei Shinozuka
5.0 out of 5 stars Informative and comprehensive
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2015
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The most comprehensive book ever written about the greatest thespian ever to grace film, vidicon and the recording booth. It's one of the funniest things I've ever read.
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Steve
1.0 out of 5 stars The main problem with this book is....
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2000
That it takes 90 percent of its information (pretty much word for word) from a horribly inaccurate unauthorized boiography called "Captain Quirk." It almost seems as if Author Robert Schnakenberg merely bought a copy of "Captain Quirk" and copied down all the information for the "Shatnerica." And as I said, it's WORD FOR WORD! "Captain Quirk" used trashy tabloids like "Star" and "Enquirer" for its information, and also printed second hand rumors as fact. So, the "Shatnerica" is loaded with false information, and more screw ups than I can count (not just about Star Trek, but easily found facts on Shatner's life as well).
So what is good about this book? Pretty much nothing, although it does have some cool rare photos. Other than that, skip this one and the dreadful "Captain Quirk."
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Rockin.Robby
3.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good but . . .
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2000
This book is pretty good. However, I am really disappointed that it does not mention the television commercials that William Shatner did for the Commodore Vic 20 computer in the early 1980s. Those advertisements were the main reason why my brother and I forced our parents to buy the Vic 20! I would have liked to read up on some information regarding those commercials. Also, the book should contain more photos.
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Irish
4.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious send-up of the legendary Star Trek captain
Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2002
Over the years (decades), William Shatner has grown from simply an arrogant actor on a 60's sci-fi show to something of a legendary pop-culture icon. We have all heard the stories of his feuds with co-stars, failed TV shows, unique musical 'talents', and THAT HAIR! Now, in one place, the Star Trek and William Shatner fan can find a reference to everything that is Shatner. His detractors will find everything they want as well. Mr. Schnakenberg does not pull punches with his A-to-Z chronicle of Shatner's life. He delves into the ugliness of his disputes with fellow actors (most notably, James Doohan... aka 'Scotty') and his notable difficulty in his personal life (on his third marriage at the time of this book's release and now currently on his fourth following the tragic death of his third wife). But, he is also fair in his depictions. He goes to great lenghts to show caring and respect that both Shatner and Leonard Nimoy have for each other despite years of tension on the Star Trek set. Not to mention exploring the positive value of his "Rescue 911" TV series. Of course, there are also many humorous moments that are documented. Shatner's foray into the music industry with 'interesting' "The Transformed Man" album (now a cult hit) is covered as is one of the funniest moments in Saturday Night Live history when Shatner, playing himself, tells the assorted weirdoes at a Star Trek convention to "get a life!". Simply a fun read from beginning to end, the "Encyclopedia Shatnerica" is an cool addition to any person's library.
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5.0 out of 5 stars This book has to be updated with new material!
Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2002
From what the author said in one of the reviews; his publisher altered his original concept and manuscript. My solution would be to repackage and update it. Shatty's Priceline troubles will hurt him again because there are still complaints in the news about that company. I have to say after reading Shatnerica I have a very different view of Captain Kirk. He may have had some talent but his arrogance is all that's left. He might have been a great actor if he acted like a human being and not the "leading man" he never was. Except on Star Trek that is. How many of the cast would want to work with him again?
I'd still have to say the author still accomplished his goal. He showed the audience that Shatner has none of the heroic qualities of a Captain Kirk.
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Brenda D Schmerl
5.0 out of 5 stars Get it while you can!
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2001
I, fo one, am sorely disappointed to learn that the Encyclopedia Shatnerica is now out of print. While unemployed last summer, I spent a day spent devouring this tome cover to cover and was yanked right out of my funk. So what if substandard work by an editor created a light scattering of inaccuracies? That's hardly the point: Schnakenberg's pricelessly witty, irreverent writing style still makes this an unforgettable read for devotees of the absurdities of pop culture.
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anim8rfsk@aol.com
1.0 out of 5 stars Fishwrap; I gave it 1 star because I can't give it 0.
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 1998
A clever front cover design is the last good part of what is easily the worst book I have ever purchased; I gave it as a gift and ended up owing an apology to the giftee as well. One won't find many chuckles at the expense of Shatner (often an admittedly easy target) but will find oneself first laughing, then pitying, and finally wondering about the mental health of an `author' who put this much obsessive work into a subject he clearly dislikes, and still managed to almost do no valid research and/or include any accurate facts.
Many (if not most) items are obviously untrue (starting on the first page) and contradictory from entry to entry; easily verifiable descriptions of on-screen scenes and events are wrong; basic trivia questions are answered incorrectly ("Jeffery Hunter was . . . the original Captain Kirk"?!); and the idiotic assertion that "Demanded by Shatner, an airbrush technique helped make his rump look narrower" in Star Trek VI will at least bring a giggle to anyone familiar with film techniques.
What could have been a cute idea is ruined by the total incompetence and mean-spiritedness of the author, who takes shots at most of the other people he mentions, too. From the final entry: "Zmed, Adrian . . . is included here only because his name begins with the letter "z."." Ha ha, funny stuff . .
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