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American moonshot brings together the extraordinary political, cultural, and scientific factors that fueled the birth and development of nasa and the mercury, gemini and apollo projects, which shot the united states to victory in the space race against the soviet union at the height of the cold war. A saga of churchill, family, and defiance during the blitz signed book add to wishlist. Alan shepard signed hardcover book moon shot cc89354 rear admiral alan bartlett shepard jr. Lawrence wright american moonshot is a thoroughly terrific work which should reach the widest possible. My life, my music is john fogertys life from soup to nuts. American moonshot evokes and era, and brings to life the vivid personalities that accomplished one of the greatest feats in history. It was coauthored by deke slayton and alan shepard. Dust jacket shows some very light edgewear, is otherwise clean and bright. Moon shot by alan shepard and deke slayton is their tale on the history of nasa, themselves and the race to the moon. Moonpans astronaut autographs, apollo flown items, and. It is chockfull of dynamite private pictures, including a shot of his. Alan shepard signed moon shot, first american in space, apollo moonwalker, photo.

Find moon shot by shepard, alan slayton, deke at biblio. Astronautautographed limited edition books collectspace. Find great deals on ebay for moon shot autographed. The inside story of americas apollo moon landings by jay barbree, alan shepard, deke slayton at barnes. Moon by alan shepard, first edition, signed abebooks. Alan shepard signed hardcover book moon shot, 1st edition, 4th printing.

This first edition, signed by alan shepard, deke slayton is available at bauman rare books. Its arguably the most iconic photograph of the 20th century. Signed third printing moon shot by alan shepard and deke. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers. On july 20, 1969, armstrong became the first man to walk on the moon s surface. Vintage apollo 11 autographed postcard of aldrin descending from the lm. Very good with very good dust jacket protected in archival brodart cover. Fellow astronaut and friend alan shepard took up the task of finishing the book. The inside story of americas race to the moon is a 1994 book written by mercury seven astronaut alan shepard, with nbc news correspondent jay barbree and associated press space writer howard benedict.

He wrote this biography just like his songs straightforward. A signed third printing copy of moon shot the inside story of americas race to the moon by alan shepard and deke slayton. First edition 1994, fourth printing, signed by author alan shepard on special turner plate on ffep without inscription, no names. Signed edition of alan shepard and deke slaytons moon shot. The panels charge was to provide expert advice on the vision, proposed scientific goals, and implementation of the cancer moonshot. The book was started by astronaut deke slayton but he passed away before it could be finished. American moonshot brings together the extraordinary political, cultural, and scientific factors that fueled the birth and development of nasa and the mercury, gemini and apollo projects. This book is really great in the story told about nasa. All from the humble beginnings, how jfk pumped in more money to the moon landing and the end of the apollo program. I am trying to create a list of books that are signed limited. Moonfire image 1 plexiglasframed, readytohang, archivalquality, numbered photographic print, signed by buzz aldrin norman mailer. First edition of this firsthand history of the space program by alan shepard and deke slayton, two of the original mercury astronauts, signed on the title page by shepard and fellow astronaut james lovell, commander of apollo and one of only 24 people, together with shepard, to have flown to the moon. Apollo astronaut autographs and moonwalker signed photos by.

More information about this seller contact this seller 26. The copies of moon shot ive seen signed have signatures that are all over the place to say the least but ive seen many with ones like the first one so i wouldnt rule that one out. With shepard autograph on a plate pasted onto ffep. Book moon, 86 cottage street, easthampton, ma 01027.

It is chockfull of dynamite private pictures, including a shot of his songwriting notebook he purchased in 1967 the first entry is proud mary. The boards are clean and straight, with light bumping to the corners and the top and bottom of spine. First edition of this firsthand history of the space program by alan shepard and deke slayton, two of the original mercury astronauts, signed on the title page by shepard and fellow astronaut james lovell. Alan shepards moon shot book signed by thirteen astronauts lot. Congress passed the 21st century cures act in december.

Gemini 12, buzz aldrin autographed, first spacewalk print. Astronaut autograph shows click for photo, official signings and directly from the astronauts themselves. It is signed by alan shepard on title page to bill, alan shepard there are 383 pages with index and 32 pages of black and white photos. Buzz aldrin, charles conrad, alan bean, alan shepard, edgar mitchell, charlie duke alan shepards moon shot book available at 2016 may. The inside story of americas race to the moon is a memoir and history of the mercury, gemini, and apollo space programs of the 1960s and 1970s, written by alan shepard and deke slayton two of the original seven american astronauts, and jay barabee, who was a newsman for nbc during this same period. Nasa photo of american flag on moon and boot prints as armstrong and aldrin depart, autographed by aldrin. We will provide a certificate of authenticity for this item. The book, moon shot, the inside story of americas race to the moon, signed on publishers bookplate alan shepard 9194 on the flyleaf page. Moon shot the inside story of americas race to the moon. The inside story of americas apollo moon landings revised ed. Thank you for supporting douglas brinkley and your local independent bookstore. The inside story of americas race to the moon is a 1994 book written by mercury seven astronaut alan shepard, with nbc news correspondent.

The inside story of americas apollo moon landings by. Douglas brinkley is not only a scholar, hes a true storyteller. Moon shot first edition signed alan shepard bauman. In 1961 he became the first american to travel into. John lennon signs an autograph for mark chapman his. First edition, first printing, mint, newunread in a flawless dust jacket, signed by lee child. Moon shot signed by alan shepard alan shepard, deke slayton on. In telling the riveting story of john kennedy and the race to the moon, brinkley explores the complexities of politics, diplomacy, technology, and, perhaps most important, of human nature itself. Neil armstrong he didnt make a sand trap shot on the moon, but the first man to walk there signs a golf ball. I know there is a limited armstong book out there but i dont know the name. Each dust jacket is protected in an acidfree archival quality acetate cover. Moon shot signed by alan shepard unknown binding by alan shepard author, deke slayton author 5. Armstrong is one of the most revered and beloved figures in the history of the united states of america and is the most famous astronaut of alltime.

This is an autographed first edition of moon shot the inside story of americas race to the moon by alan shepard and deke slayton with an introduction by neil armstrong. All of the astronaut autographs below have been hand signed by the astronauts themselves on high quality photographic prints using fuji crystal archive paper. Help with alan shepard moon shot autographs collectspace. Armstrong is one of the most revered and beloved figures in the history of the. Signed first edition moon shot by alan shepard and deke.

Easton astronaut series limited to 3000 we seven carpenter, scott, gordon cooper and john glenn schirras space. You will receive this exact copy of the book when purchasing. Please see photos for details regarding the condition of the book. At moonpans you will find incredibly rare and highly collectable pieces of memorabilia from the apollo moon missions. The book was published in 1994 by turner publishing incorporated. Below is the list i currently have does anyone have any to add. Moon shot americas race to the moon alan shepard first edition. It was autographed by shepard at a book signing in carmel california while he was living in pebble beach.

Google intends to scan every book ever published, and to make the full texts searchable, in the same way that web sites can be. Including authentic apollo astronaut autographs, flown to the moon artifacts and. Buzz aldrin signed book autographed apollo moon nasa. As a matter of fact the first and fourth ones look very similar with the first one just signed a bit quicker. If you cannot attend the event and would like to order a signed copy of the book, add the book to your cart and put signed copy in the comments field at checkout. Octavo, publishers full black morocco gilt, raised bands, elaborately giltdecorated spine and boards, watered silk endpapers, all edges. I only gave 4 stars because i read already many books on the topic and there are 2 other books i consider better.

The inside story of americas race to the moon by alan shepard, deke slayton, jay barbree, howard benedict and a great. Exponential organizations and how to build a billion dollar app. American moonshot is a portrait of the brilliant men and women who made this giant leap possible, the technology that enabled us to propel men beyond earths orbit to the moon and return them safely, and the geopolitical tensions that spurred kennedy to commit himself fully to this audacious dream. An authenticallysigned, 1st edition, 3rd printing of alan shepards autobiography, moon shot. But as a first book on the subject is great and can open your mind. The lot autographs includes an official beckett authentication services serially numbered hologram and matching coa for authenticity purposes. Website sales here and on bookshop have shot up thank. Who took the legendary earthrise photo from apollo 8. We obtain the astronauts autographs from various sources including. Inscribed to roy for his birthday by shepard on full title page. The book described how she and her sister, lara, gradually learned that their parents. The inside story of americas race to the moon signed. I am offering a like new, mint condition book titled.

More information about this seller contact this seller 2. American moonshot is a portrait of the brilliant men and women who made this giant leap possible, the technology that enabled us to propel men beyond earths orbit to the moon and return. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Alan shepard signed hardcover book moon shot, tucson coin. The inside story of americas race to the moon is a 1994 book written by mercury seven astronaut alan shepard, with nbc news correspondent jay barbree and associated press space. Handsigned in blue ink pen on the inside title page by alan shepard d. I n 1999, helen fremont published a bestselling, critically acclaimed memoir called after long silence. John lennon signs an autograph for mark chapman his murderer, 1980 lennon left signing a copy of double fantasy for chapman several hours before the murder.