Futures: 50 Years In Space: The Challenge Of The Stars: Signed Bookplate

Hardy, David A.; Moore, Patrick

ISBN 10: 0060730382 / ISBN 13: 9780060730383

Published by Harper Design, U.S.A., 2004

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Outstanding Copy - With Bookplate Signed By David A. Hardy, & Patrick Moore Glued To The Front Free End Page. A First Edition, First Printing. Book Is In Fine Condition. Boards Are Clean, Not Bumped. Fore Edges Are Clean. Interior Is Clean And Legible. Not Remaindered. Dust Jacket Is In Fine Condition. Not Chipped Or Crinkled. Not Price Clipped. Dust Jacket Is Covered By Mylar Brodart. Thanks And Enjoy. Seller Inventory # 039665

Bibliographic Details

Title: Futures: 50 Years In Space: The Challenge Of...

Publisher: Harper Design, U.S.A.

Publication Date: 2004

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Fine

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: 1ST.

Book Type: Book

About this title

Synopsis:

It was in 1954, shortly after their first collaboration, that astronomer Patrick Moore and illustrator David A. Hardy first agreed to undertake an illustrated book to show how humans would expand into space via orbiting space stations, moon-landings, voyages to the planets and stars.By the time such a project could become a reality, though, men had walked on the moon for the first and last time and space exploration had revealed discoveries wondrous, awesome, and unexpected. Now, in 2004, it is an ideal time to review the many ways in which our visions of space, the universe, and all things astronomical have changed over those fifty years.

Futures: 50 Years in Space -- The Challenge of the Stars is a unique book which only this author and artist could produce. Bringing together their combined wealth of experience and expertise in revealing the wonders of the cosmos to a wide audience, along with a cautiously optimistic forecast of our future in space.

About the Authors:

David A. Hardy, FBIS, FIAAA was the first artist on The Sky At Night in 1957, and has illustrated a large number of Patrick Moore's books, as well as appearing on the programme in person. He is a former President of the International Association of Astronomical Artists (IAAA), and has written and illustrated seven of his own books, as well as producing work for TV, the stage and book, record and magazine covers, both factual and science fiction. A book about his life and work, Hardyware, appeared in 2001 (Paper Tiger), and in 2003 his first novel, Aurora, was published by Cosmos Books.

Sir Patrick Moore is Britain's best-known astronomer, and legendary host of the BBC’s long-running series "The Sky at Night," and was involved with mapping the moon for the Apollo missions. He is the author of hundreds of books on astronomy and including his autobiography "80 Not Out."

In 1957, David A. Hardy became the first artist featured on The Sky at Night and has illustrated many of Sir Patrick Moore’s books. He is a former president of the International Association of Astronomical Artists (IAAA) and has produced illustration for carious TV, stage, book, record, and magazine projects.