In Memoriam

[vr_trakowski]

John M. Ford died on Sept. 25th.  I've read only a few of his works, including the stunning Growing Up Weightless, which I highly, highly recommend.  But what I remember him best for was his clever, flawed, deeply hysterical Classic Trek novel How Much for Just the Planet?.  This is, bar none, the funniest Star Trek book ever.  And I say that with confidence even though there are more I haven't read, now, than those I have.  Despite the fact that it has an awkward and unbelievable subplot, HMFJTP is a riotous and in-character read full of sneaky cameos (Sgt. Benton!) and in-jokes.  Apparently Mr. Ford was known for never writing the same kind of thing twice...which I rather regret. 

And Edward Albert died on Sept. 22.  He seems to be best known for a role on ST:DS9, at least in my circle, but I will forever remember him for his recurring role as Elliot Burch on Beauty and the Beast.  He played a suitor for Catherine--a bad guy turned good guy turned very dead guy. 

Requiescat in pace, gentlemen. 

Comments

[tos-lover.livejournal.com]

I had no idea Edward Albert died. He was in so much stuff.

HMFJTP is one of my fav Trek books, too. I just love the bit with Scotty golfing.

[vr-trakowski.livejournal.com]

Isn't it fun? It's almost as though he asked the characters what they would do in such an insane situation. "Phasers don't stop it!" *snerk*