missions to the moon – 40th anniversary of Mann's first walk on the moon by Pyle, Rod - 2009

Carlton Books, London, 2009. First Edition. Hardcover (Laminated Illustrated Boards). Very Good Condition/Slipcased. Illustrator: photographic & inserts and reproductions of documents. From the beginning of recorded history man has gazed into space and yearned to explore. Beginning with the Space Race between the Soviet Union and the United States during the Cold War, this unique book traces our quest to reach the moon. Through the inclusion of 200 stunning photographs and at least 15 beautifully recreated rare facsimile documents you will witness the first human spaceflight by Yuri Gagarin in 1961, experience the terrifying failures and stunning triumphs of the Apollo Missions, marvel at the first manned landing on the moon by Apollo 11 and gaze into the future of space exploration as space tourism enables us to finally realize the dream of opening up space to everyone. The documents include: hardware diagrams and instructions; astronaut's notes and drawings; and, declassified Secret Documents. no damage to the slipcase, slight rubbing to the bottom left-hand corner of very slightly bumped spine, all of the incidents and pockets are still present. Pagination starts at page 5 with one page proceeding, and finishes at page 63 which is the rear paste down. Illustrated black-and-white and colour photography. Size: Oblong quarto - over 9¾" - 12" Wide. 5-63 pages. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: photographic & inserts and reproductions of documents. Quantity Available: 1. Category: science & Technology; Space Race; the moon; Exploration. ISBN: 1847322522. ISBN/EAN: 9781847322524. Inventory No: 0283854. . 9781847322524