The recent blockbuster star trek movies have created a new interest in the 1960s television show and the actor who originally portrayed alien science officer spock. It came out 27 years later, when leonard nimoy introduced the vulcan. Audible provides the highest quality audio and narration. In 2002, he published shekinah, a book of about 40 photographs that explore his interest in. Print finefine boldly signed by leonard nimoy on ffep shekhina represents the first ever monograph of leonard nimoy, photographer. Leonard nimoy became so closely tied to the character that he wrote a 1975 autobiography titled i am not.
That word, although not used in scripture itself, was found in early rabbinic literature to describe the manifestation, the presence and glory of the divine in feminine form. The book was published in 1995, four years after the release of the last star trek motion picture starring the entire original cast, and covers the majority of nimoys time with star trek in general and mr. Its rare that a creator of a character, book, painting, etc. The son of a barber, nimoy grew up in an orthodox family in boston and once thought of pursuing a fulltime career as a photographer. Firstever monograph by leonard nimoy revealing his intrigue with scriptura. William shatner remembers his friend leonard nimoy in new book. Nimoy s rabbis explanation of shekinah as quoted in the book, who is israel. Leonard nimoy full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Shekhina presents the firstever monograph of leonard nimoy, photographer.
His depiction of alluringly glamorous women some wearing tefillin in all their naked glory as the essence of the feminine manifestation of god struck some as revolutionary and others as s. He was known for playing spock in the star trek franchise, a character he portrayed in television and film for almost fifty years, from a pilot episode shot in late 1964 to his final film performance in 20. On the original star trek series, leonard nimoy played mister spock and william shatner played captain kirk. See all books authored by leonard nimoy, including i am spock, and i am not spock, and more on. In december 1966, when it became apparent that the original star trek was developing a strong following in spite of low nielsen ratings, dot records approached the producers of the show. Nimoys luminous photographs from his recent book, shekhina, express his search for the essence of the shekhina, which he interprets as the manifestation of the divine presence in humankind and, particularly, the feminine aspect of god.
Enjoy the best leonard nimoy quotes at brainyquote. Spock in star trek, nimoy left the screen to pursue other interests, most notably photography. Leonard nimoy has 60 books on goodreads with 16186 ratings. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. In the 1970s he studied with robert heineken at ucla. But the word is found nowhere in the text of the bible. Thank you, yiddish book center, for putting this here for us to see. Leonard nimoy books list of books by author leonard nimoy. This exhaustive and eerily beautiful photographic study of the female form reveals nimoy s intrigue with scriptural mythology and ancient spirituality. Buy shekhina 01 by nimoy, leonard, nimoy, leonar isbn. Quotations by leonard nimoy, american actor, born march 26, 1931.
In this excerpt, nimoy gives the background of the vulcan salute and. William shatner says goodbye to leonard nimoy in his new book. Shekhina by donald b kuspit, leonard nimoy photographer. Book has minor rubbing to cover, conrers show light wear, front cover has several words pressed into it where someone used the book as backing visible only at the right angle, and the back cover has one 14 tear at top edge. Leonard nimoy, jewish actor best known for his role as spock on the star trek science fiction series, explains the jewish story behind the handgesture he made famous through his role as spock in the star trek science fiction series. By activating, you agree that you want to enable cloud technology to access your xfinity stream subscription on additional supported devices like computers and tablets, as well as the tv connected to your settop dvr via comcasts network. Nimoy continued his photographic explorations throughout his life, studying at ucla under robert heineken in the early 1970s. See more ideas about leonard nimoy, american actors and star trek series. They are leonard nimoys embodiment of shekinah, the feminine presence of god. When leonard nimoys book of photography, shekhina, was published in 2002, it created a ruckus. After his feature film debut in 1951, he pursued his acting career on the big screen as well as on stage and television. Before his passing, the actor leonard nimoy was recorded in a conversation with.
These scattered bits of divine light must be collected. Leonard nimoy was born in boston, massachusetts in 1931. Leonard nimoy, in full leonard simon nimoy, born march 26, 1931, boston, massachusetts, u. The son of a barber, nimoy grew up in an orthodox family in boston and once thought of. William shatner opens up about deathbed rift with leonard. Leonard nimroy in search of the shekinah leonard nimoy, star trek. Shekhina is a book of photography by leonard nimoy representing the feminine side of jewish divinity as visualized via the imagery of women, with. His depiction of alluringly glamorous women some wearing tefillin in all their naked glory as the essence of the feminine manifestation of god struck some as revolutionary and others as salacious. Apr 08, 2015 nimoys rabbis explanation of shekinah as quoted in the book, who is israel. Spock in the science fiction series star trek that earned him iconic status as well as three emmy nominations.
Spock in the science fiction television and film franchise star trek nimoy, the second son of jewish immigrants from izyaslav, russian empire now in ukraine, grew up in a tenement. Nimoys recently published book of photographs, shekhina. Shekhina book king county library system bibliocommons. The fine art photography of star treks spock, leonard nimoy. Shekhina is a book of photography by leonard nimoy representing the feminine side of jewish divinity as visualized via the imagery of women, with commentary on jewish tradition and scripture provided by david kuspit. Nimoy published several books of his photography and had a oneman show of his secret selves series at the massachusetts museum of. A pointyeared science officer from the planet vulcan, spock served on the spaceship enterprise and was the intellectual counterpoint to the fiery captain kirk played by william shatner. Michelson galleries nimoys previous book of photographs captured images of nude women as well, though the models slim bodies hewed closely to the conventional standards of beauty. Shekinah vagina unleashing the power of the divine feminine. For nearly a decade, nimoy, now 70, has photographed and developed images of the feminine presence of god, culminating in a book of controversial photographs titled shekhina. Temple israel hollywood synagogue hes the one who first told leonard about the shekhina nimoy.
Nimoy imagined the divine feminine presence as ubiquitous, watchful, and often in motion. He was best known for playing the character of spock on star trek, an american television series that ran for three seasons from 1966 to 1969, in addition to several movie sequels. Shekhina by leonard nimoy meet your next favorite book. Donald b kuspit firstever monograph by leonard nimoy revealing his intrigue with scriptural mythology and ancient spirituality. His 1951 film debut launched his acting career, but it was his role as mr. Spock in the science fiction series star trek that earned him his iconic status and three emmy nominations. I have always been a huge leonard nimoy fan, so when i saw this book on amazon i just had to order it. Download audiobooks narrated by leonard nimoy to your device.
Ancient mysteries with leonard nimoy xfinity stream. However, it was nimoys portrayal of the character mr. Star trek lovers know that leonard nimoy based the vulcan salute on the. When leonard nimoys book of photography, shekhina, was published in 2002, it. Book is in very good condition, dustcover has a little edge wear, but still very good. Does the true god of the bible have a feminine side, named.
Shekhina book shekhina is a book of photography by leonard nimoy representing the feminine side of jewish divinity as visualized via the imagery of women, with commentary on jewish tradition and scripture provided by david kuspit. When the task is done the forces of the dark will be vanquished and the world will be healed. Shekhina, an exhibition of photographs by the renowned artist and actor, will be on view at the hebrew union collegejewish institute of religion museum from september 9, 2002 to january 10, 2003. Spock, who, in the midst of a teaching assignment on vulcan, finds the one. The shekhina series was explained by nimoy as a photographic image of the invisible. The shekhina is a woman, star trek actor leonard nimoy is quoted as saying in the. After the end of the enterprises fiveyear mission, captain kirk, mr. My first encounter with mystery and power of the shekhina took place as a little boy, perhaps 8 or 9 years old, standing with my father, grandfather, and brother for the traditional. We sell great books at great prices with super fast shipping and free tracking. Leonard simon nimoy march 26, 1931 february 27, 2015 was an american actor, movie director, poet, musician and photographer. Firstever monograph by leonard nimoy revealing his intrigue with scriptural mythology and ancient spirituality. The jewish story behind spock, leonard nimoys star trek character watch now. Jun 20, 2018 the shekinah glory has come to be understood as the presence of gods holy spirit in the church today.
The recent blockbuster star trek movies have created a new interest in the 1960s. Leonard nimoy was born in 1931 in boston, massachusetts. See more ideas about leonard nimoy, american actors and. The life of leonard nimoy by richard michelson and edel rodriguez. Nimoy explores tales of the unknown or supernatural. Some say shekinah, a feminine word, is the female face of god like the. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Nimoy, for so long defined by his portrayal of a fictional character in a television and film series, has shown a different, and appealing, side of himself in this work. The newly promoted admiral kirk is placed in charge of a specially created starfleet division and attempts to defuse a critical hostage situation. Feb 06, 2014 learn more about leonard leyb nimoy from his jewish roots in bostons heymish west end neighborhood to his brief stint working with famous yiddish theatre maven maurice schwartz in these video. Leonard simon nimoy was born in boston, massachusetts, to dora spinner and max nimoy, who owned a barbershop. However, it was nimoy s portrayal of the character mr. The result was the signing of leonard nimoy to that label.
Leonard nimoy celebrated fullfigured women through photos. Michelson galleries hosts photographic retrospective of artistactor leonard nimoy. Leonard nimoy shekhina griffin museum of photography. Jlrap nimoy, by contrast, was method through and through.
Bauergriffin with a twinge of loneliness, shatner notes that an actors life means he gets close to people while working with them, but afterward. Leonard nimoy wasnt speaking to william shatner when he died. Leonard nimoy grew up in boston, where he first experienced the magic of making photographic images at age, developing them in the small apartments family bathroomturned darkroom. Before his passing, the actor leonard nimoy was recorded in a conversation with christa whitney for the wexler oral history project. Mccoy struggle to establish new lives apart from one another and the starship. This exhaustive and eerily beautiful photographic study of the female form reveals nimoys intrigue with scriptural mythology and ancient spirituality. He was famous for playing the character of spock on star trek, an american television series that was made for three years in the late 1960s. Leonard nimoys personal quest the actor seeks the divine.
Shekhina, photographs by leonard nimoy lightspeed fine art. Published on nov 7, 2006 excerpts from a video by charles m. Leonard nimoy books list of books by leonard nimoy. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Aug 20, 2019 nimoy and shatners relationship goes back all the way to the 1960s. Leonard nimoy talks about the shekhina project on the tv show sex and religion. I am spock is the second volume of actor and director leonard nimoys autobiography. In fact, the teaching of the shekinah as a feminine aspect of god, originates in kabbalah and has found its way into our churches through the linear notes of the scofield bible. The relationship between the two soured when spock quickly became the most popular character on the show. Nimoys luminous photographs from his recent book, shekhina, express his search for the essence of the shekhina, which he interprets as the manifestation of the. March 26, 1931 february 27, 2015 was an american actor, film director, photographer, author, singer, and songwriter. Kirk and spock bonded over real life antisemitism the.
Leonard nimoy jewish actor best known for his role as spock on the star. Raised in a tenement and acting in community theaters since age eight, nimoy did not make his hollywood debut until he was 20, with a bit part in queen for a day 1951 and another as a. The jewish story behind spock, leonard nimoys star trek character. Leonard nimoy will be forever known as the emotionless mr. Shop amongst our popular books, including 21, journey to the center of the earth, the longest trek and more from leonard nimoy. Parts of this interview are in yiddish, subtitled in english. Jewishamerican actor, film director, poet, musician and photographer. Discount prices on books by leonard nimoy, including titles like improvising out loud. Mar 17, 2001 in synagogue, as nimoy explains, when that gesture is used, the suggestion is that this being called the shekinah, the feminine presence of god enters the sanctuary to bless the congregation. Leonard nimoy, the actor best known for playing the pointyeared spock from star trek, had an accomplished career as a fine art photographer from his teens to his death at 83, february 27, 2015. Leonard nimoy proves himself to be a suprisingly skilled photographer in capturing the beauty. Shekhina by leonard nimoy signedfirst edition ebay. Leonard nimoy list of movies and tv shows tv guide. Evans of a presentation by leonard nimoy on his book of photography entitled shekhina.
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