Alan shepards moon shot book signed by thirteen astronauts lot. Fellow astronaut and friend alan shepard took up the task of finishing the book. Moon shot is a book taken from the minds of two people whos youth culminated in. Found this copy of moon shot at a garage sale last week, i think the alan shepard autograph looks good. More information about this seller contact this seller 11. Marking the twentyfifth 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. Moon shot is the ghostwritten account of alan shepard and deke slaytons. Moon shot the inside story of americas race to the moon. The inside story of americas race to the moon, and we seven. 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 by alan shepard, deke slayton online at alibris. 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.
Moon shot americas race to the moon alan shepard first edition. Personally hand signed by alan shepard on a special title page. A fine tight copy in a fine bright unclipped dust jacket. Books signed by the actual author were selective when deciding what to. Alan shepard signed hardcover book moon shot, tucson coin. On the moon with neil armstrong and michael collins. Written by alan shepard and deke slayton, the book. With an introduction by neil armstrong, this book gives an up close and personal perspective of the pioneering days of space exploration by 3 of. Astronaut alan shepard signed moon shot 1994 book mercury. Life lessons from a man who walked on the moon with ken.
Easton press moon shot alan shepard signed limited edition. Moon shot signed by alan shepard alan shepard, deke slayton on. Unfollow alan shepard signed moonshot to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. In 1961 he became the first american to travel into. Features a 10x8 inch composite artwork of shepard taking his famous golf shot on the moon, framed to an overall size of 14 x 14.
Octavo, publishers full black morocco gilt, raised bands, elaborately giltdecorated spine and boards, watered silk endpapers, all edges. As one of the original seven mercury astronauts, alan shepard 19231998 became the first american in space on may 5, 1961, and a decade later took, with his partner edgar mitchell, the longest walktwo mileson the moon before hitting a golf ball for miles and. A breathtaking insider history of nasas space programfrom astronauts alan shepard and deke slayton entertainment weekly. We will provide a certificate of authenticity for this item. Just picked up a copy of moon shot signed by alan shepard and wanted everyones thought on the signature. Moon shot americas race to the moon alan shepard first. Moon shot signed alan shepard last one cn classifieds. Were there copies signed by a secretary on alans behalf. Alan shepard signed moon shot 1994 1st edition book. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app.
November 18, 1923 july 21, 1998 was an american astronaut, naval aviator, test pilot, and businessman. Deke slayton is also listed as an author, although he died before the project was completed and was an author in name only, and astronaut neil armstrong wrote. Please see photos for details regarding the condition of the book. Alan bean apollo 12 signed man on the moon poster apollo 11. See all books authored by alan shepard, including moon shot. Desperate to beat the russians into space, nasa put together a crew of the nations most daring test pilots. Moonshot, the inside story of americas race to the moon written by alan shepard and deke slayton with an introduction by neil armstrong. Collectible copy with only some light bumping at the head and foot of spine, no defects noted on the dj. 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. Signed 1st ed 1st pr moon shot alan shepard deke slayton. The lot autographs includes an official beckett authentication services serially numbered hologram and matching coa for authenticity purposes. 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. Signed first edition moon shot by alan shepard and deke.
Moon shot by alan shepard and deke slayton is their tale on the history of nasa, themselves and the race to the moon. A framed limited edition presentation by the united states historical society, entitled rear admiral alan shepard moon golfer. Autographed by alan shepard, americas first astronaut to fly in space and apollo 14 moonwalker. The inside story of americas race to the moon by alan shepard and deke slayton. All from the humble beginnings, how jfk pumped in more money to the moon landing and the end of the apollo program. More information about this seller contact this seller 27. November 18, 1923 july 21, 1998 rear admiral, united states navy, ret. If you collect signed books, space memorabilia, or autographs then this is an item that you may want to add to your. This book is really great in the story told about nasa. Alan shepard signed hardcover book moon shot, 1st edition, 4th printing. Buy it now alan shepard signed hardcover book moon shot.
Moon shot signed by alan shepard unknown binding by alan shepard author, deke slayton author 5. The inside story of americas race to the moon is a book written by mercury seven astronaut alan shepard, with nbc news correspondent jay barbree and associated press space writer howard benedict. On october 4, 1957, the soviet union launched sputnik i. Alan shepard signed book moon shot lot 14 auctions, p. On october 4, 1957, the soviet union launched sputnik i, and the space race was born. Shepard has hand signed the mat in gold pen, alongside a 3. This leatherbound collectors edition is personally signed by alan shepard. Moon shot first edition signed alan shepard bauman. Apollo and mercury astronaut alan shepard signed book. Alan shepard apollo 14 nasa astronaut signed auto 1st ed moon shot book jsa. Also laidin is a certificate of authenticity signed by alan shepard, louise shepard and publisher of easton press.
First american to travel into space and in 1971, he walked on the moon. The inside story of americas race to the moon, one of the best behindthescene looks at our space efforts. Very good with very good dust jacket protected in archival brodart cover. Signed edition of alan shepard and deke slaytons moon shot. I am offering a like new, mint condition book titled. 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. The inside story of americas race to the moon by alan. In 1961, he became the first american to travel into space, and in 1971, he walked on the moon a graduate of the united states naval academy at annapolis, shepard saw action with the surface navy during world war ii. Handsigned in blue ink pen on the inside title page by alan shepard d. The inside story of americas apollo moon landings by.
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