Frank Borman ?Earthrise' Photograph Signed.
Borman, Frank
From Raptis Rare Books, Palm Beach, FL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since September 24, 2003
About this Item
Glossy color photograph of the iconic 'Earthrise' image taken by BillÂAndersÂduring theÂApolloÂ8 mission, signed by mission commander FrankÂBorman, "Apollo 8 Earthrise, Frank Borman, 1968."ÂIn fine condition. The photograph measures 10 inches by 8 inches. Taken by American astronaut William Anders from lunar orbit on December 24th 1968 during the Apollo 8 mission, 'Earthrise' has become synonymous with the American space program and essentially marked the beginning of the environmental program. In Life's 100 Photographs that Changed the World, wilderness photographer Galen Rowell called Earthrise "the most influential environmental photograph ever taken". Fifty years to the day after taking the photo, William Anders observed, "We set out to explore the moon and instead discovered the Earth.". Seller Inventory # 146733
Bibliographic Details
Title: Frank Borman ?Earthrise' Photograph Signed.
Signed: Signed by Author(s)
Edition: 1st Edition
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