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<b>First time in trade paperback: the memoir by the late Leonard Nimoy, best remembered for his portrayal as everyone's favorite Vulcan, Spock, in <i>Star Trek, </i> the TV series and films.</b> <p> Leonard Nimoy's portrayal of the ever-logical Vulcan, Mr. Spock, is one of the most recognizable, loved, and pervasive characterizations in popular culture. He had been closer to the phenomenon of <i>Star Trek</i> than anyone, having played the pivotal role of Spock in the original series, in six motion pictures, and in a special two-part episode of <i>Star Trek: The Next Generation</i>. I AM SPOCK gives us Nimoy's unique perspective on the beginnings of the <i>Star Trek</i> phenomenon, on his relationship with his costars, and particularly on the reaction of the pointed-eared alien that Nimoy knew best. <p> Here, Nimoy shared the true story behind his perceived reticence to re-create the role and wrote frankly about how his portrayal defined an icon.