The Lunar Exploration Scrapbook (Paperback)
by Robert Godwin
A Pictorial History
of Lunar Vehicles by Robert Godwin - 224 pages full color with over 750
illustrations. The book comprises over 200 3D Wire-frame texture-mapped
models of Lunar Vehicles. This includes over 80 Lunar Landers, 80
Rovers and Mobile Laboratories, and more than 50 Lunar Flying Vehicles
designed between1938 and 1972.
Astronaut
(Command Module Pilot - Apollo 12) Richard Gordon just about sums up
the whole publication with his comment " This book should be on the
desk of everyone working on the next lunar lander"
We
have decided to print a Limited Special Edition of the work in Hardback
which will not be available in bookstores or on Amazon.com, and as a
valued customer we would like to offer you, and also any of your
colleagues, the opportunity to purchase this at the same price as the
Paperback edition will be selling for in book stores.
As
this is a Limited Edition and will be ready to ship early November 2007
may we suggest you pre-order your copy as soon as possible to avoid
disappointment . .
This offer may also be enhanced by the opportunity to buy for an extra
$6 the publication "Apollo Advanced Lunar Exploration Planning" which
would normally retail for $16.95. The total cost then becomes $42.95
plus shipping.
In
his latest book, The Lunar Exploration Scrapbook, noted editor and
writer Robert Godwin, has distilled years of research into an
unprecedented look at the many machines considered by the United States
for lunar exploration.
“This book offers a
fascinating visual history of an endeavour that challenged and occupied
some of the finest minds of the 20th century.” ...Sir Arthur C. Clarke (BIS Lunar Committee and Author 2001 A Space Odyssey)
"I was both impressed and amazed clear through to the last page!"...Ron Miller (Bonestell Space Art)
"A marvelous example of research and detective work."...Frederick Ordway III (Manager Space Systems Information NASA/MSFC, 1960-1963)
“A
comprehensive archive...Engineers planning to return astronauts to the
Moon need look no further than the pages in this book for answers to
their questions.”...Don Beattie (USGS Apollo Training Program and NASA Apollo Applications Program 1968)
"Very interesting. It is the most complete selection of lunar vehicles I have seen." ...Dr. Hermann Koelle (NASA/MSFC, Director - Future Projects Office, 1960-1965)
“It
fills a notable gap in the literature and deserves a place in every
scientific library. There is nothing else like it, splendid and
carefully researched. Strongly recommended.” ...Sir Patrick Moore CBE FRS (BBC Sky At Night)
"Rob, your 'Lunar Exploration Scrapbook' is a treasure for the serious student of space exploration and for
historians following the twists and turns of creative designs for space
vehicles. Thank you for all the effort." ...Edgar Mitchell
“A fascinating and fun book...the perfect gift.” ...Tom Hanks (Actor / Executive Producer - From The Earth to the Moon)
“Engineers
planning to return astronauts to the Moon need look no further than the
pages in this book for answers to their questions.” ...Don Beattie (USGS Apollo Training Program and Apollo Applications Program 1966)
"Very good... an important record.” ...Senator Harrison Schmitt (Apollo 17 Lunar Module Pilot/Geologist)
"This book should be on the desk of everyone working on the next lunar lander. It is full of history and lessons learned." ...Captain Richard Gordon (Apollo 12 Command Module Pilot)
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