LIFTOFF: THE STORY OF AMERICA'S ADVENTURE IN SPACE [Inscribed]

Collins, Michael [Author]; Dean, James [Illustrator]

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ISBN 10: 0802110118 ISBN 13: 9780802110114

Published by NASA; Grove Press, New York, 1988

Language: English

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Octavo, 288 pages. In Very Good minus condition with a Very Good minus dust jacket. Spine black and white with white and red lettering. Dust jacket protected with a mylar covering, price clipped. Rubbing along edges of dust jacket. Bumping to corners of boards. Inscribed by Collins on title page: "Happy 60th Shep, and best wishes." Shelved in Case 1 1/2. 1399844. Shelved Dupont Bookstore.

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Title

LIFTOFF: THE STORY OF AMERICA'S ADVENTURE IN SPACE [Inscribed]

Publisher

NASA; Grove Press, New York

Publication Date

1988

Language

English

ISBN 10

0802110118

ISBN 13

9780802110114

Binding

Hardcover

Illustrator

James Dean

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First Edition, First Printing.

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The former astronaut traces America's ascent into space and the history of NASA, from the first faltering steps in 1960, to humankind's first small step on the moon's surface, to the 1986 Challenger tragedy

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In 1974, Collins wrote Carrying the Fire , a superb memoir of his experiences in the Gemini and Apollo programs. In this book, Collins begins with the origins of America's space program, Mercury , proceeds through Gemini / Apollo , and assesses post- Apollo programs through the Space Shuttle and plans for the space station. Collins is a master of lucid, colorful, and fascinating prose. As a veteran astronaut, including the Apollo 11 lunar mission, he also writes with unmatched insight. His coverage of the Gemini/Apollo era is different, and his interviews of other astronauts provide valuable understanding of the space program. Collins's analysis of the fatal shuttle accident and NASA's recovery efforts are particularly notable. An outstanding book. BOMC selection. Roger E. Bilstein, Univ. of Houston - Clear Lake
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