Countdown: An Autobiography, (Signed with COA)

Borman, Frank with Robert J. Serling

ISBN 10: 0688079296 / ISBN 13: 9780688079291

Published by William Morrow, (1988), New York, 1988

About this Item

448 pages. Illustrated. First edition, first printing with the "1" in the number sequence. Dust jacket protected in a new mylar sleeve. Signed by astronaut Frank Borman on the title page with "Apollo 8 CDR" noted by him below his name, not inscribed to anyone. No previous owner's names or marks. Borman commanded Apollo 8, the first manned voyage around the moon. Also he flew on Gemini 7. Included, loosely laid in, is a Certificate of Authenticity from Astronaut Central where he signed the book on August 20, 2013. This is a scarce copy of the first printing of the trade edition signed by one of the most important astronauts. A beautiful, gift quality, collector's copy.

Seller Inventory # 002531

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Countdown: An Autobiography, (Signed with COA)
• Publisher: William Morrow, (1988), New York
• Publication Date: 1988
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0688079296
• ISBN 13: 9780688079291
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • History
  • astronauts
  • Signed Books

About this title

Synopsis

Recounts Borman's flights aboard NASA's Gemini 7 and Apollo 8, and his battle to keep Eastern Airlines financially sound during his tenure as the company's president

Reviews

The exciting account included here of Borman's NASA years (he took part in the Gemini 7 and Apollo 8 spaceflights, and also served as a troubleshooter and project manager) augments Tom Wolfe's The Right Stuff with details, dialogue and perceptions that will interest admirers of that bestseller. In 1970, Borman went to work for Eastern Airlines, a company "riddled with inept management and uncaring unions," to eventually take over as president and CEO. His most difficult task: cutting labor costs. The book describes Eastern's prolonged, bitter struggle to remain independent, a management/labor fight Borman lost in 1986 when Eastern became part of Texas Air. The most impressive section of this highly readable autobiography, coauthored with novelist Sterling ( The President's Plane Is Missing ), is the depiction of Borman's confrontations with intransigent labor leaders and the dynamics of their negotiations. Also memorable is the tribute to Susan Borman's poignant struggle to be "the Perfect Wife married to the Perfect Husband who was the Perfect Astronaut in a Perfect American Family raising Perfect Children." Borman is now an aviation consultant. Photos.
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