Space Travel: A Writer's Guide to the Science of Interplanetary and Interstellar Travel

Bova, Ben and Lewis, Anthony R.

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ISBN 10: 0898797470 ISBN 13: 9780898797473

Published by Writer's Diget Books, Ohio, 1997

Language: English

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Science Fiction Writing Series Signed by Den Bova with the date 17 may '97; and the inscription 'Ad Astra'. No Flaws or Blemishes but minimal shelf handling; Still Gift Quality. 9 inches tall; 273 pages with publisher's advert; illustrations. Take a tour of space with "Space Travel" that explains science to help readers make fiction plausible. Readers will see what is real today and what may become real tomorrow.

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Title

Space Travel: A Writer's Guide to the Science of Interplanetary and Interstellar Travel

Publisher

Writer's Diget Books, Ohio

Publication Date

1997

Language

English

ISBN 10

0898797470

ISBN 13

9780898797473

Binding

Soft cover

Edition

First Edition, First Printing.

Condition

Fine

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No Dust Jacket As Issued

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Take a tour of space with "Space Travel" that explains science to help readers make fiction plausible. Readers will see what is real today and what may become real tomorrow.

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... an excellent survey of rocketry basics, space conditions, industries, and habitats, the Moon, Solar System, and universe, relevant international treaties, military uses, and more. A very nice introduction to astronomy for either writers or beginning students. -- Analog, Tom Easton

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