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Star Trek Fotonovel #10
Day of the Dove
Minor crease on corner of cover. Pages are clean. Please see scan.
160 pages, Paperback
First published August 1, 1978
About the author
Jerome Bixby
171 books42 followersDrexel Jerome Lewis Bixby (January 11, 1923 Los Angeles, California – April 28, 1998 San Bernardino, California) was a American short story writer, editor and scriptwriter, best known for his comparatively small output in science fiction. He also wrote many westerns and used the pseudonyms D. B. Lewis, Harry Neal, Albert Russell, J. Russell, M. St. Vivant, Thornecliff Herrick and Alger Rome (for one collaboration with Algis Budrys).
He was the editor of Planet Stories from Summer 1950 to July 1951; and editor of Two Complete Science Adventure Novels from Winter 1950 to July 1951.
Probably his best-known work is the Star Trek: The Original Series 1967 episode "Mirror, Mirror", which introduced the series' concept of the Mirror Universe, also "Requiem for Methuselah" (Episode 76, Season 3:) about 'Flint' a 6,000 year old man. He also wrote the short story "It's a Good Life" (1953), adapted as a teleplay for The Twilight Zone by Rod Serling and parodied in the Simpsons Halloween episode "Treehouse of Horror II". His 1968 Star Trek episode "Day of the Dove" is also much respected by fans of science fiction. Bixby also conceived and co-wrote the 1966 film Fantastic Voyage, later novelized by Isaac Asimov.
Jerome Bixby's last work, a screenplay The Man From Earth, was conceived in the early 1960s and completed on his deathbed in April 1998. In 2007, Jerome Bixby's The Man From Earth (as it is now called) was turned into an independent motion picture executive produced by his son Emerson Bixby, directed by Richard Schenkman and starring David Lee Smith, William Katt, Richard Riehle, Tony Todd, Annika Peterson, Alexis Thorpe, Ellen Crawford and John Billingsley.
Bixby wrote the original screenplay for 1958's It! The Terror from Beyond Space, which was the inspiration for 1979's Alien. The Star Trek: Deep Space Nine seventh season (1999) Mirror Universe episode, "The Emperor's New Cloak," is dedicated to Bixby's memory.
He was the editor of Planet Stories from Summer 1950 to July 1951; and editor of Two Complete Science Adventure Novels from Winter 1950 to July 1951.
Probably his best-known work is the Star Trek: The Original Series 1967 episode "Mirror, Mirror", which introduced the series' concept of the Mirror Universe, also "Requiem for Methuselah" (Episode 76, Season 3:) about 'Flint' a 6,000 year old man. He also wrote the short story "It's a Good Life" (1953), adapted as a teleplay for The Twilight Zone by Rod Serling and parodied in the Simpsons Halloween episode "Treehouse of Horror II". His 1968 Star Trek episode "Day of the Dove" is also much respected by fans of science fiction. Bixby also conceived and co-wrote the 1966 film Fantastic Voyage, later novelized by Isaac Asimov.
Jerome Bixby's last work, a screenplay The Man From Earth, was conceived in the early 1960s and completed on his deathbed in April 1998. In 2007, Jerome Bixby's The Man From Earth (as it is now called) was turned into an independent motion picture executive produced by his son Emerson Bixby, directed by Richard Schenkman and starring David Lee Smith, William Katt, Richard Riehle, Tony Todd, Annika Peterson, Alexis Thorpe, Ellen Crawford and John Billingsley.
Bixby wrote the original screenplay for 1958's It! The Terror from Beyond Space, which was the inspiration for 1979's Alien. The Star Trek: Deep Space Nine seventh season (1999) Mirror Universe episode, "The Emperor's New Cloak," is dedicated to Bixby's memory.
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October 13, 2016
In the 1970s, long before VCRs were a standard thing in most homes, Bantam Books in conjunction with Mandala Productions gave Star Trek fans the chance to relive some of the shows episodes through series of twelve fotonovels. These books were essentially proto-types of the graphic novels so prevalent today that re-tell classic stories and used actual film stills from the show with word bubbles and explanatory text to accompany the photos. I found my first few in the early days of book-collecting and was finally able to complete the collection in 2012 when my husband and I came across a treasure trove at my now favorite used book store in Illinois. I recently decided to catch up on reading those that I had never gotten to.
The episode Day of the Dove which is featured in Fotonovel #10 focuses on the militaristic tendencies in both humans and Klingons and it emphasizes the need to overcome those tendencies and work together--especially when facing a common threat. In this case, an energy being that feeds on the negative and bloodthirsty drives that accompany the military mindset. Kirk and Kang, his Klingon counterpart, agree to put aside their differences and refuse to fight just for the pleasure of the creature. As Kang says, "We need no urging to hate humans. But only a fool fights in a burning house."
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The episode Day of the Dove which is featured in Fotonovel #10 focuses on the militaristic tendencies in both humans and Klingons and it emphasizes the need to overcome those tendencies and work together--especially when facing a common threat. In this case, an energy being that feeds on the negative and bloodthirsty drives that accompany the military mindset. Kirk and Kang, his Klingon counterpart, agree to put aside their differences and refuse to fight just for the pleasure of the creature. As Kang says, "We need no urging to hate humans. But only a fool fights in a burning house."
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January 2, 2019
This one was so sloppily put together... words in the wrong order, typo after typo. Some of the best scenes were missing and it really didn’t capture the episode very well.
March 3, 2025
At this point, I’ve read all but one of the ST fotonovels. Most are well crafted retellings if there respective episodes. This one is a bit strange.
The strangest aspect it that Mara seems purposefully obscured anywhere she appears. She often has her back to the camera or is behind other characters. When facing forward she is often obscured in darkness that seems artificial. It’s very strange.
The strangest aspect it that Mara seems purposefully obscured anywhere she appears. She often has her back to the camera or is behind other characters. When facing forward she is often obscured in darkness that seems artificial. It’s very strange.
December 5, 2021
This one is just OK. It’s riddled with weird typos. It does include a very brief interview with Michael Ansara that is amusing.
February 12, 2025
a pretty good rendering of the Day of the Dove episode with images and dialogue taken from the actual show. I enjoyed it.
September 3, 2009
Another clever use of stills from the TV series combined with conversation/narrative "balloons" to create a graphic novel of an original Classic Star Trek episode.
October 2, 2013
In the days before the internet a book like this was precious to a fan.
I remember waiting impatiently for each of the photo novels to come out.
I remember waiting impatiently for each of the photo novels to come out.
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