| A Man on the Moon: The Voyages of the Apollo Astronauts Contributor(s): Chaikin, Andrew (Author), Hanks, Tom (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 014311235X ISBN-13: 9780143112358 Publisher: Penguin Books OUR PRICE: $21.85 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2007 Annotation: This acclaimed portrait of heroism and ingenuity captures a watershed moment in human history. The astronauts themselves have called it the definitive account of their missions. On the night of July 20, 1969, our world changed forever when Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the moon. Based on in-depth interviews with twenty-three of the twenty-four moon voyagers, as well as those who struggled to get the program moving, "A Man on the Moon" conveys every aspect of the Apollo missions with breathtaking immediacy and stunning detail. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | History - Technology & Engineering | Aeronautics & Astronautics - History | United States - 20th Century |
| Dewey: 629.454 |
| LCCN: 2008270902 |
| Physical Information: 1.6" H x 5.3" W x 7.9" (1.15 lbs) 720 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1960's - Chronological Period - 1970's - Chronological Period - 1950-1999 - Chronological Period - 20th Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The authoritative masterpiece (L. A. Times) on the Apollo space program and NASA's journey to the moon This acclaimed portrait of heroism and ingenuity captures a watershed moment in human history. The astronauts themselves have called it the definitive account of their missions. On the night of July 20, 1969, our world changed forever when Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the moon. Based on in-depth interviews with twenty-three of the twenty-four moon voyagers, as well as those who struggled to get the program moving, A Man on the Moon conveys every aspect of the Apollo missions with breathtaking immediacy and stunning detail. A Man on the Moon is also the basis for the acclaimed miniseries produced by Tom Hanks, From the Earth to the Moon, now airing and streaming again on HBO in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11. |