Buzz aldrin with ken abraham (15 risultati)

Hard Cover. Condizione: Very Good-. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good-. First Edition. The dust jacket has light edge wear, is lightly rubbed and the dust jacket is in a Mylar type protector. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Trade Paperback. Condizione: Fine. First Edition/First Printing. A square solid tight clean unread unused copy. This copy light soil to the text block edges THIS COPY IS IN MY POSSESSION AND WILL NORMALLY SHIP NEXT DAY. Book.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very good. Presumed First Edition, First printing. 223, [1] pages. Illustrations. Buzz Aldrin (born Edwin Eugene Aldrin Jr.; January 20, 1930) is an American engineer, former astronaut, and Command Pilot in the United States Air Force. As Lunar Module Pilot on the Apollo 11 mission, he and mission commander Neil Armstrong were the first two humans to land on the Moon. Aldrin set foot on the Moon at 03:15:16 on July 21, 1969 (UTC), 9 minutes after Armstrong first touched the surface. One of his first missions was on Gemini 12 where he successfully proved that extravehicular activity (EVA) could be performed by astronauts, spending over 5 hours outside the craft, thus achieving the goals of the Gemini program and paving the way for the Apollo program. Derived from a Kirkus review: The astronaut recounts life lessons learned from his historic Apollo 11 moonwalk in 1969 and beyond. In this hybrid of memoir and motivational self-help guide, Aldrin treads on familiar ground touched on in other accounts of the moon mission, such as First on the Moon, co-authored with fellow astronauts Neil Armstrong and Michael Collins, and Aldrin's own previous memoirs, also relating to the Apollo 11 mission and his later struggles with alcoholism and depression. Aldrin attempts to shed light on some of the lessons he learned along the way. The author focuses each chapter on an inspirational message. In "Second Comes Right After First," Aldrin initially tells of how he came to embrace being the second man to step foot on the moon, following Armstrong. The author has remained a dedicated and forceful advocate for the United States to continue planetary exploration, generously participating in fundraisers and providing educational support whenever needed. Aiming to inspire readers of all ages, this will likely most appeal to devoted fans of Aldrin.…

Condizione: Very Good. 8vo softcover 352pp very good. The flight of Apollo 11 made Aldrin one of the most famous persons on our planet, yet few people know the rest of this true American heroâs story. In Magnificent Desolation, Aldrin not only gives us a harrowing first-person account of the lunar landing that came within seconds of failure and the ultimate insiderâs view of life as one of the superstars of Americaâs space program, he also opens up with remarkable candor about his more personal trialsâ"and eventual triumphsâ"back on Earth. From the glory of being part of the mission that fulfilled President Kennedyâs challenge to reach the moon before the decade was out, Aldrin returned home to an Air Force career stripped of purpose or direction, other than as a public relations tool that NASA put to relentless use in a seemingly nonstop world tour. The twin demons of depression and alcoholism emergedâ"the first of which Aldrin confronted early and publicly, and the second of which he met with denial until it nearly killed him. He burned through two marriages, his Air Force career came to an inglorious end, and he found himself selling cars for a living when he wasnât drunkenly wrecking them. Redemption came when he finally embraced sobriety, gained the love of a woman, Lois, who would become the great joy of his life, and dedicated himself to being a tireless advocate for the future of space explorationâ"not only as a scientific endeavor but also as a thriving commercial enterprise.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 1st Edition. Signed by author Buzz Aldrin on the half title page, with no inscription or other markings. No visible faults. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 1st Edition. Signed by Buzz Aldrin on Title page in blue pen, signature only. First edition stated with 10 9 8 7 to number line. 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 Book; binding tight, modest bump to bottom front corner and top rear edge else boards straight and clean; minor bump to fore and bottom edges with minor soiling to bottom edge else text free of marks, appears gently read. Dust jacket ($27.00) has mild bumping to mostly spine ends with short closed tear to top and bottom rear flap fold ends. Color bright and sharp. Under archival quality mylar cover. Several photographs. Photos upon request. Packed well and shipped in a sturdy box. Signed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. First Edition. First edition, first printing. Signed by Buzz Aldrin on the half-title. Harrowing first-person account of the lunar landing that came within seconds of failure and the ultimate insider's view of life as one of the superstars of America's space program. Octavo: viii, [2], 326 pp. with photographic illustrations (many color). Original black paper-covered boards over a black cloth spine with blue-stamped titling. A fine copy in fine dust jacket.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. First Edition. Signed by Buzz Aldrin on the title page, 'To Lee Buzz Aldrin.' Stated First Edition with a complete number line. $27.00 on the front flap of the dust jacket. Small piece missing from the dust jacket at the bottom of the spine. Signed by Author(s).…

Trade paperback. Condizione: Good. x, [2], 336, [4] pages. Illustrations (some in color). A Note About ShareSpace. Index. Cover has some wear and soiling. Inscribed on half-title by Aldrin. Buzz Aldrin (born Edwin Eugene Aldrin Jr., January 20, 1930) is an American engineer and former astronaut. As the Lunar Module Pilot on Apollo 11, he was one of the first two humans to land on the Moon, and the second person to walk on it. He is a former U.S. Air Force officer with the Command Pilot rating. He also went into orbit on the Gemini 12 mission, finally achieving the goals for EVA (space-walk work) that paved the way to the Moon and success for the Gemini program. In January 1963, Aldrin earned a Sc.D. degree in astronautics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he had been assigned as a graduate student (under the auspices of the Air Force Institute of Technology) since 1959. His doctoral thesis was Line-of-Sight Guidance Techniques for Manned Orbital Rendezvous. On completion of his doctorate, he was assigned to the Gemini Target Office of the Air Force Space Systems Division in Los Angeles before his selection as an astronaut. Aldrin was chosen for the crew of Apollo 11 and made the first lunar landing with commander Neil Armstrong on July 20, 1969. Aldrin's first words on the Moon were "Beautiful view." Then, in response to Armstrong asking, "Isn't it magnificent?", he responded, "Magnificent desolation." He was also the first person to urinate while on the Moon. Over forty years ago, Buzz Aldrin became the second human, minutes after Neil Armstrong, to set foot on a celestial body other than the Earth. The event remains one of mankind's greatest achievements and was witnessed by the largest worldwide television audience in history. In the years since, millions more have had their Earth-centric perspective unalterably changed by the iconic photograph of Aldrin standing on the surface of the moon, the blackness of space behind him and his fellow explorer and the Eagle reflected in his visor. Describing the alien world he was walking upon, he uttered the words "magnificent desolation." And as the astronauts later sat in the Eagle, waiting to begin their journey back home, knowing that they were doomed unless every system and part on board worked flawlessly, it was Aldrin who responded to Mission Control's clearance to take off with the quip, "Roger. Understand. We're number one on the runway." The flight of Apollo 11 made Aldrin one of the most famous persons on our planet, yet few people know the rest of this true American hero's story. In Magnificent Desolation, Aldrin not only gives us a harrowing first-person account of the lunar landing that came within seconds of failure and the ultimate insider's view of life as one of the superstars of America's space program, he also opens up with remarkable candor about his more personal trials-and eventual triumphs-back on Earth. From the glory of being part of the mission that fulfilled President Kennedy's challenge to reach the moon before the decade was out, Aldrin returned home to an Air Force career stripped of purpose or direction, other than as a public relations tool that NASA put to relentless use in a seemingly nonstop world tour. The twin demons of depression and alcoholism emerged-the first of which Aldrin confronted early and publicly, and the second of which he met with denial until it nearly killed him. He burned through two marriages, his Air Force career came to an inglorious end, and he found himself selling cars for a living when he wasn't drunkenly wrecking them. Redemption came when he finally embraced sobriety, gained the love of a woman, Lois, who would become the great joy of his life, and dedicated himself to being a tireless advocate for the future of space exploration-not only as a scientific endeavor but also as a thriving commercial enterprise. These days Buzz Aldrin is enjoying life with an enthusiasm that reminds us how far it is possible for a person to travel, literally and figuratively. As an adventure story, a searing memoir of self-destruction and self-renewal, and as a visionary rallying cry to once again set our course for Mars and beyond, Magnificent Desolation is the thoroughly human story of a genuine hero. First Paperback Edition [stated]. First printing [stated].…

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Signed by Buzz Aldrin on Half title page in blue pen, signature only. First edition stated with complete number line. 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 Book; binding tight with mild pull to headband, two minor bumps to bottom rear edge else boards straight and clean; text free of marks, appears unread. Dust jacket ($27.00) has minor bumping to top spine and top front cover. Color bright and sharp. Under archival quality mylar cover. Several photographs. Photos upon request. Packed well and shipped in a sturdy box. Signed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Condizione: New. Condizione sovraccoperta: New. 1st Edition. First edition, first printing. Hardbound. Brand new! Very Fine in a very fine dust jacket. A tight, clean copy, new and unread. Comes with archival-quality mylar dust jacket protector. NOT price clipped. Shipped in well padded box. SIGNED BY AUTHOR (Buzz Aldrin) on title page, his name only, with no other marks or writing. You cannot find a better copy. Signed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. Near Fine; only fault is a few dust spots to top edge of pages. In Fine dust jacket, in brodart sleeve. Signed by Buzz Aldrin directly (not on a sticker) on the half-title page. Fifth printing. ISBN: 9780307463456. Signed by Author(s). Book.…

[Space Exploration] SIGNED COPY, FINELY BOUND, the fifth impression. Octavo (25 x 17cm), pp.[4] x; 326 [4]. With a suite of eight double-sided photographic plates. SIGNED by Buzz Aldrin in blue ink to the half-title. Recent black full morocco, with raised bands, silver titles and ruling to spine, and blue endpapers. Presented in a blue cloth-covered slipcase. A crisp, clean copy, showing a little handling, and just a hint of sunning to the spine. Near fine. Signed. …

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Near Fine Signed Collector's Edition. Octavo, fully bound in black leather with gilt lettering and design, color photograph on front board, raised bands along the spine, all edges gilt, silk moire endpapers, sewn-in ribbon bookmark. SIGNED by Buzz Aldrin. Publisher's "Certificate of Authenticity" laid in. Small, faint blemish to the gilt on the bottom edge, else fine.; 326 pages; Signed by Author. …

hardcover. Condizione: fine. Limited. Full black leather with gilt decoration & lettering, photographic label inset on cover, silk moire end-leaves, all edges gilt. Norwalk: Easton Press, (2009). Limited Edition. Fine. Collectors Edition. Signed by Aldrin on preliminary page. A certificate of authenticity is laid-in, along with a color photo of the astronaut standing on the moon, near the American flag.…