Moon Shot The Inside Story of America's Race to the Moon
London: Virgin Books, 1994. Quarto, sky-blue hardcover, spine embossed with silver lettering and publisher's logo, 384 pp., 16 black-and-white plates included, preliminary pages and each chapter title illustrated with black-and-white photographs. Spine ends slightly bumped, spotting on edges of text block, light foxing on first and last few pages, dust-jacket a little worn at edges and foxed on the inside; otherwise a very good copy. First British edition. Moon Shot is the story of the courage, dedication and teamwork that made the Apollo 11 moon landing mission not only possible, but also a success. Alan Shepard and Deke Slayton, members of the original Mercury Seven team, set this intriguing account against the backdrop of two world superpowers racing to establish dominance as technological and scientific leaders, which added considerable tension to the proceedings. Includes an introduction by Neil Armstrong. Item #4885
Top end of front free endpaper is signed "John Brockhoff" in black pen.
Price (AUD): $55.00