Moon Shot - The Inside Story of America's Race to the Moon

Alan Shepard and Deke Slayton w/ Neil Armstrong (intro)

ISBN 10: 1878685546 / ISBN 13: 9781878685544

Published by Turner Publishing, Inc., Atlanta, 1994

About this Item

Atlanta (1994). First edition. Fourth print. Signed and inscribed by Alan Shepard on the title page. Inscription reads as follows- " To Jordan & Jo Ann- Regards- Alan Shepard". A fine copy in a nearly fine dust jacket. 383 pp. Octavo.

Seller Inventory # 000157

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Moon Shot - The Inside Story of America's Race to the Moon
• Publisher: Turner Publishing, Inc., Atlanta
• Publication Date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1878685546
• ISBN 13: 9781878685544
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Printing: 4th Printing
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)

About this title

Synopsis

Marking the twenty-fifth anniversary of the first moon landing, two former astronauts tell of the intense human drama behind the lunar race between two superpowers, and of the sacrifices and risks asked of the American crew.

Review

“Swashbuckling.” —The New York Times  “Breathtaking.” —Entertainment Weekly “A must read . . . an insight into the wonders of space flight, yes. But more important, readers come to know Alan Shepard and Deke Slayton, and come to respect their courage and feel genuine affection for these two American heroes.” —President George H. W. Bush “Gripping, authoritative . . . and skillfully told, this is the ultimate inside story of the U.S. space program. “ —Walter Cronkite “From the early Cold War days of the Space Race through the beginnings of the ‘thaw,’ Moon Shot comes alive.” —Senator John H. Glenn