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bev_reads_mysteries's review
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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 Devil in the Dark (Fotonovel #9) is based on one of the episodes that most clearly emphasizes Star Trek's premise (voiced through the Vulcan philosophy) of "Infinity Diversity in Infinite Combinations." That we shouldn't make judgements based on how someone or something looks and acts--sometimes we need to take the time to understand those who look different and understand their motivations. The Horta, the "devil in the dark," looks like a menacing monster and has, admittedly, killed Federation personnel, but when Captain Kirk and the his officers investigate they find that the Horta had very good reasons to defend her home and her unborn children. Star Trek has always taught us lessons and this is a very important one.
First posted on my blog My Reader's Block. Please request permission before reposting. Thanks.
The Devil in the Dark (Fotonovel #9) is based on one of the episodes that most clearly emphasizes Star Trek's premise (voiced through the Vulcan philosophy) of "Infinity Diversity in Infinite Combinations." That we shouldn't make judgements based on how someone or something looks and acts--sometimes we need to take the time to understand those who look different and understand their motivations. The Horta, the "devil in the dark," looks like a menacing monster and has, admittedly, killed Federation personnel, but when Captain Kirk and the his officers investigate they find that the Horta had very good reasons to defend her home and her unborn children. Star Trek has always taught us lessons and this is a very important one.
First posted on my blog My Reader's Block. Please request permission before reposting. Thanks.
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