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ⓘ About William Shatner
Shatner rose to fame thanks to his Star Trek series. His work was later made to film, which only made him more famous. All of a sudden, everyone knew his name, and his face was recognizable throughout the world. However, Shatner’s career did not start with the star trek films. He had made a point of using his acting skills whenever possible, and this paid big time in the end. Whether it was acting Shakespeare’s Henry V to taking a leading role in Boston Legal, the author put his all in his acting. He also went on to get other remarkable roles after Star Trek. In a funny yet touching way, Shatner reveals the many behind-the-scenes decisions that shaped his career. What comes clear is that he has always been a risk-taker where his acting is concerned.
All Book Series by William Shatner
Captain's Log: William Shatner's Personal Account of the Making of Star Trek V, the Final Frontier
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 1989 Co-authored · Lisabeth Shatner
Star Trek Movie Memories
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 1994 Co-authored · Chris Kreski
Shatner: Where No Man ...
Series opener · book 1 of 10 · published 1979 Co-authored · Sondra Marshak,Myrna Culbreath
Shatner Rules: Your Guide to Understanding the Shatnerverse and the World at Large
Book 5 of 10 · published 2011 Co-authored · Chris Regan
Spirit of the Horse: A Celebration in Fact and Fable
Book 7 of 10 · published 2017
Live Long and...What I Learned Along the Way
Book 8 of 10 · published 2018 Co-authored · David Fisher
Boldly Go: Reflections on a Life of Awe and Wonder
Book 9 of 10 · published 2022 Co-authored · Joshua Brandon
Wisdom & Worries
Latest in the series · book 10 of 10 · published 2026 Co-authored · Robert Sharenow
Volume 2
Latest in the series · book 2 of 2 · published 2011 Anthology · Scott Davis
Canada Unscripted: Conversations with Canadian Media Icons
Single-title series · published 2025
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is William Shatner?
Shatner rose to fame thanks to his Star Trek series. His work was later made to film, which only made him more famous. All of a sudden, everyone knew his name, and his face was recognizable throughout the world.
Which William Shatner series should I start with?
The best place to start is the TekWar series, the earliest of William Shatner's multi-book series: it opens with TekWar (1989) and runs to 9 books across 1989–1997, ending with TekNet (1997). William Shatner's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has William Shatner written?
William Shatner has 45 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1979 and 2026. 33 of them belong to 10 named series — the largest being the TekWar series with 9 books — and 12 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should William Shatner's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. William Shatner's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are TekWar (1989–1997, 9 books), Star Trek: The Original (1989–1994, 3 books) and Star Trek: Odyssey (1995–1997, 3 books), plus 7 more.
How are William Shatner's books organised into series?
This guide splits William Shatner's 45 books into 10 named series and 12 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: TekWar (9 books, 1989–1997); Quest for Tomorrow (5 books, 1997–2002); Star Trek: The Original (3 books, 1989–1994); Star Trek: The Mirror Universe Trilogy (3 books, 1998–2000); Star Trek: Odyssey (3 books, 1995–1997), plus 5 further series.