Thanks and praise to:
Rob Rodriguez, who invited me to make this voyage, and whose excellent Fab Four FAQ served as my template.
David Hogan, who suggested I contact Rob, and whose Three Stooges FAQ is an eye-gouging, ear-yanking, skull-rattling must-read.
Bryan Senn, my onetime coauthor, whose peerless proof-reading skills and stalwart friendship are deeply appreciated.
The Reverend Julie Fisher, whose keen insights were invaluable.
Ron and Margaret Borst, Kip Colegrove, David Harnack, Mark Miller, Ted Okuda, and Cricket Park, whose enthusiasm for and support of this project meant more than they know.
Bookseller Lisa Meier (iwc_2004 on eBay) and the proprietors of Trace and Trev’s Twisted Toys, who provided rare images.
Preston Hewis of East Bank Images, who lovingly photographed some of the memorabilia pictured in this book.
Marybeth Keating of Applause Books, who was always there when I needed help.
David Gerrold, whose books and teleplays provided inspiration.
The cast, crew, and writers of Star Trek, whose work only improved as I studied it more and more closely.
And, most of all, to my wife, whose sacrifices made this book possible and whose suggestions made it stronger.
May you all live long and prosper.
Mark Clark
Mentor on the Lake, Ohio 2011