FOR ONE MAN, STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF KHAN WAS JUST THE BEGINNING . When Nicholas Meyer was asked to direct the troubled second Star Trek film, he was something less than a true believer. A bestselling author and successful director, he had never been a fan of the TV series. But as he began to ponder the appeal of Kirk, Spock, et al., he realized that their story was a classical nautical adventure yarn transplanted into space and-armed with that insight-set out on his mission: to revitalize Trek . The View from the Bridge is Meyer's funny and engaging account of his involvement with the Star Trek franschise as well as one Hollywood insider's affectionate look at the business of making films. 'Essential reading for any Star Trek and movie fan.' -TrekMovie.

com 'Intimate, informative, and impossible to put down, The View from the Bridge is a must-read.' - Examiner.com.