You and I

by Leonard Nimoy

Original paperback edition, first printed in January 1973 by Celestial Arts, Original Quality Edition with a Special Foreword by Leonard Nimoy. It is a collection of poetry and photographs, drawings, designs.

Genres: Poetry, Fiction, Romance

Paperback

Published January 1, 1973

About the author

Jewish-American actor, film director, poet, musician and photographer.

He was best known for playing the character of Spock on Star Trek, an American television series that ran for three seasons from 1966 to 1969, in addition to several movie sequels. 🖖

Reviews

[Jon Nakapalau · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing poetic journey with this iconic actor and humanitarian. Found this book at a library book sale - SIGNED BY NIMOY! Could not believe it! After I finished reading this book gave it to a friend of mine who is a Star Trek fan. Was truly amazed at how good the poems were; happy to have been exposed to this side of him (illogical and very poetic).

[ivana · Rating 5 out of 5]

It’s always such a joy to read this man’s wise words. These poems certainly inspire not just thought but actions as well.

[Courtney Cantrell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a beautiful collection -- no less so for its brevity. I certainly did not want it to end! I have to share my favorite lines:
"I am not immortal. / Whatever I put off for later / May never be. / Whoever doesn't know now / That I love them / May never know."
This man was such a treasure. 🖖

[John Yelverton · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very well done collections of musings and poetry. It's not something that you'd want to build your life around, but it's still very well done.

[Beele · Rating 4 out of 5]

proto-mitski

[Kathy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was expecting something painfully cheesy, but entertaining, considering the source. This book was actually quite sweet.

[Debbie]

poetry

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book. It's a short read, but such sweet words.

[Nancy Lewis · Rating 1 out of 5]

I saw this book at a thrift store & just had to have it. Leornard Nimoy, poet!

Turns out he's a really bad poet. After a Google search, I found out that he's also a musician (yikes!) & photographer (not so bad).

[A. E. S. · Rating 4 out of 5]

This small book of poetry opens a window into the heart of Leonard Nimoy, and his one true love. It is, in all sense of the word, "fascinating".

[Christina · Rating 4 out of 5]

The poetry was nice, I felt it. It was understandable and relatable.

[Carlos Quintero · Rating 4 out of 5]

This brief collection of poems detailing love found and lost was something I could connect to in the moment. The poems themselves are rather simplistic, but that does not take away from the message it's sharing. I appreciated the likening of life through the four seasons and the ups and downs that come along with it. Specifically talking about finding your true love, seizing the moment, and remembering to appreciate the moment before it passes as all men are mortal.

[Eddie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Leonard Nimoy was more than an actor. He was a writer and photographer. This book features some very interesting photos but the poems are fairly basic. It is an easy read and a very artistic book but you can tell that Nimoy was still new at poetry. He was finding his voice and putting it on display as all poets need to do. If you’re a fan of his and want to see his artistic talent progressed then start here and check this book out!

[Ron · Rating 4 out of 5]

The actual rating is probably closer to 3.5 stars. This is a short book of poetry (with photos) that was written by Leonard Nimoy (Spock of Star Trek). I'm a big fan of Star Trek so when I saw this, I decided to grab a copy. It is a quick read that is basically a poem about the love between two people.

[Nicholas Alexander · Rating 4 out of 5]

'Mr. Spock' again shows his passion for poetry with this "very personal love story". Written in the form of a long epic free verse, the famous actor displays his "vigorous expressions of love...from out of a lifetime of thought and feeling".

[Karen-Leigh · Rating 3 out of 5]

Easy reading, romantic poetry from an icon.

[Brandi Fox]

I can’t say if it’s good but I do very much enjoy the sweet sensuousness of this collection of words and images.

[Julie · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a short love story told through poetry and photographs.

[Stark · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think my wedding vows are in here somewhere

[Oxalis · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was my first taste of Nimoy's poetry. I'm not usually big on reading these kinds of books, but I rather enjoyed this. It was kind of a journey of the love between two people. It has some of Nimoy's photography mixed in. Quintessential 1970s, in my opinion.

[Phillip · Rating 2 out of 5]

I love Leonard Nimoy as an actor. But this book is a great example of what happens when people who are famous for doing something other than poetry publish a book of poetry in the early 1970s. The poems are vague, abstract, and expressivist without much real substance. The dominant themes are love, interconnectedness, loss, and New Age-y philosophy. Yes, it's a very hippie type book.
https://youtu.be/p51POR4Vr78

[Sabra Embury · Rating 3 out of 5]

Isn't there another word for "childlike" that Nimoy could've used besides using "childlike" so much? And what's the deal with "planting seeds to grow" and "snowcapped mountains" anyway? Yes, in nature exists many euphemisms for...blowing the royal load? Then there's something about echos and mirrors too. And the word "myriad" is used once.

[Amanda · Rating 2 out of 5]

Admittedly, I bought this at a used book sale because of the thought of Leonard Nimoy as a poet. It's not fantastic, it often falls into over-sentimentality and dowright schmaltziness, but there is a sweet and endearing quality to it. And hey, at least it's a quick read.

[Robert · Rating 1 out of 5]

Eh love poems from my favorite Vulcan.

[Linda · Rating 3 out of 5]

A book of poetry about love.

[Bj Hoover · Rating 3 out of 5]

Written in 1973, a story of love in pictures and poetry. A sensitive insight into character. Re-read this year.

[Sue J · Rating 3 out of 5]

A unique look into the life of Leonard Nimoy.

[Ali Weir · Rating 5 out of 5]

cute little book about appreciating life and your loved ones

[May · Rating 3 out of 5]

Maiku:

Poems and reflections -
heartfelt musings from man who
personified Spock.

[Carmen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gold. Terrible, terrible gold.