The thrilling story of the first mission to the moon, available for purchase in the museum store several times a month, authors of aviation and spacerelated books are at the national air and space museums two locations to sign books and meet the public. Space signed items have without doubt seen the best investment potential of all signed items over the past ten years. Astronaut autographs online store the space store the. Apollo is a very well written book that captures a persons attention and keeps them desiring more throughout the. In april 1970, during the glory days of the apollo space program, nasa sent navy captain jim lovell and two other astronauts on americas fifth mission to the moon. The spacecraft was due to land in the fra mauro area of the moon on thursday 16 april. He has written more than 80 books on spaceflight technology and is the author of the haynes nasa space shuttle manual, international space station manual, nasa mars rovers manual, apollo manual, soyuz manual, rocket manual and forthcoming hubble space telescope manual. Apollo damaged service module signed by jim lovell 20x16 inch click here if you would like to buy this print jim has added his classic quote, houston weve had a. Apollo autographs space signed items have without doubt seen the best investment potential of all signed items over the past ten years. More information on the movie is available on and also imdb.
Several times a month, authors of aviation and spacerelated books are at the national air and space museums two locations to sign books and meet the public. Signed books by the author author signed books are a passion of the fan, reader and book collector. Apollo crew phototgraph signed by james loveall ebth. The thrilling story of the first mission to the moon. Easton press the astronauts library signed limited edition. Featured price, low to high price, high to low name, az name, za date, old to new date, new to old best selling. Shop autographed photo buzz aldrin ascent, alan bean apollo 12 autographed panorama framed photo, the moonwalkers lithograph, etc. Firstly it has been signed by all 3 members of the apollo crew and secondly it comes with an apollo beta cloth emblem that was flown to. Jeffrey kluger will be at the national air and space museum in washington, dc signing copies of his book apollo 8. The signatures of first astronauts on the moon continue to be coveted by collectors everywhere.
Captain lovell and mr haise were due to carry out geological experiments on the moons surface as part of an ongoing project to establish the true age of the moon. My collection of apollo astronaut autographs, pete conrad, dick gordon, al bean, alan shepard, stu roosa, ed mitchell, al worden, jim irwin, ken mattingly, charlie duke, ron evans, jack schmitt. All of our first edition books are hand signed by the author without inscription unless otherwise noted. Buzz will be signing copies of his new book, mission to mars. Due to the long line and wait times for signing books buzz will not be posing for photos. Apollo did not land on the moon due to a malfunction, but also returned photographs. Lost moon, now titled apollo by jim lovell is an excellent book if you have any interest in spaceflight, lunar exploration, nasa, or the apollo missions. Buy this present darkness by frank e peretti online at alibris. Wss portrait hand signed by fred haise with mission information added. The space store has one of the largest collections of astronaut autographs. Apollo damaged service module signed by jim lovell 20x16 inch click here if you would like to buy this print jim has added his classic quote, houston weve had a problem.
While im sure a firstfirst lost moon would be more valuable to a book collector than a firstfirst apollo due to scarcity and age, condition and such would play a role in that as well. This limited edition print depicting the steeds of apollo is a magnificent apollo collectible for not one, but two reasons. The return, a novel of the human adventure, coauthored by john barnes. On the page of a book the one with the legal mumbo jumbo. Jim james lovell apollo lost moon authentic genuine signed autograph book. The 378page work features a number of photographs and a detailed index. On april , 1970, astronauts jim lovell, fred haise, and jack swigert were hurtling along in the apollo spacecraft, on americas fifth mission to the moon, when a mysterious explosion rocked the ship. The book is the basis of the 1995 film adaptation apollo, directed by ron howard. Moments later, the astronauts were forced to abandon the main for the tiny lunar module, designed to. There is no better way to connect with the story and the author than by owning a book signed by an author.
Autographed books make great mementos of your visit and terrific gifts for friends. Apollo astronaut autographs and moonwalker signed photos. From the personal collection of dga director, jack m sell. Apollo is a very well written book that captures a persons attention and keeps them desiring more throughout the course of the entire book. We look forward to having autographs from the next generation of astronauts as well. Apollo training wmission information added on a vintage nasa press release photo. Its round and pale with a pitted surface, and was the star of the show at a recent auction with space memorabilia up for grabs. Its rare that we have 100% proof that a signature is a forgery, but in this case we have such proof.
Now, looking at the signed apollo photo in question, its obvious that the photo print dates from sometime after 1992, at least 10 years after jack swigert died. Written with all the color and drama of the best fiction, apollo. Cd5 a 10th printing hardcover book signed by jim lovell on a lost moon bookplate adhered on the halftitle page in very good condition in very good dust jacket that is mylar protected. Yes, im aware of that, but there are technically firstfirst copies for both books, as they are technically different books.
Can only appreciate in value, and better than money in the bank. Apollo book signed by jim lovell, 30th anniversary, new i met mr. James jim lovell apollo authentic signed autograph photo. Limited edition bound in full giltdecorated gray leather and signed by the authors kluger and lovell, who not only commanded apollo through its various problems he was played by tom hanks in the cinematic account of the voyage but as a member of apollo 8 was the first to.
The cockpit grew dim, the air grew thin, and the instrument lights winked out. Later republished as apollo to coincide withe the film of the same name. Jim james lovell apollo lost moon authentic genuine. Apollo 15 lunar charts signed david scott bauman rare books.
A tale of our highest aspirations and of idealism regained. An apollo crew photograph signed by james loveall. The perilous voyage of apollo published in paperback as apollo, is a nonfiction book first published in 1994 by astronaut jim lovell and journalist jeffrey kluger, about the failed april 1970 apollo lunar landing mission which lovell commanded. Book is in excellent unread condition and would make a great gift for any space fan. The story of the apollo mission has been dramatized multiple times, most notably in the 1995 film apollo. It is a fascinating read and a must have for any serious space library. Kluger, jeffrey and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Steeds of apollo print signed by apollo crew with flown to the moon patchthis limited edition print depicting the steeds of apollo is a magnificent apollo collectible for not one, but two reasons. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Apollo full leather signed by both authors leather bound january 1, 2005 by jim lovell and jeffrey kluger author. Tom hanks apollo signed authentic 11x14 photo autographed. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. There is a new printing when an existing edition goes back to press for more copies. The apollo mission was to have been mans third moon landing.
Dust jacket has some wrinkling, chipping and crease on the edges and corners, some scattered scratches and rubbing. The perilous voyage of apollo published in paperback as apollo , is a nonfiction book first published in 1994 by astronaut jim lovell and journalist jeffrey kluger, about the failed april 1970 apollo lunar landing mission which lovell commanded. Apollo book signed by astronaut james lovell mint. Lovell at a company function where he was the guest speaker and signed the book. Vj books has thousands of titles available for sale online, offering the worlds largest selection of signed and collectible books. A hardback copy of the book lost moon signed on the inside title page in biro by jim irwin. Fred haise apollo was to be the 3rd lunar landing until an explosion in one of their oxygen tanks caused an emgergency abort and one of the greatest stories of survival stories of all time.
The value of some has risen by many times over just the last few years alone, with neil armstrong signe d photos now fetching from. Jim lovell, signed abebooks abebooks shop for books. Signed astronaut jim lovell, hanks, paxton, bacon, apollo. Department of defense, aeronautical chart and information center, united states air force for nasa, 1971. Jim james lovell apollo lost moon authentic genuine signed. A 10 x 8 photo of the apollo crew member james lovell and signed in blue sharpie. He has written more than 80 books on spaceflight technology and is the author of the haynes nasa space shuttle manual, international space station manual, nasa mars rovers manual, apollo manual, soyuz manual, rocket manual and forthcoming hubble. Swigert was a late replacement for the original cm pilot ken mattingly, who was grounded by the flight surgeon after exposure to german measles.
David baker worked with nasa on the gemini, apollo and shuttle programmes between 1965 and 1990. Only fiftyfive hours into the flight of apollo , disaster struck. Apollo autographs damaged sm signed by jim lovell. You may snap a photo but if the time it takes to take a photograph is delaying the flow of the book signing the event staff may kindly ask you to move along. You may snap a photo but if the time it takes to take a photograph is delaying. The photo is dedicated to bill bergen, a chief designer of the titan and viking rockets who was also hired by north american to get the apollo program to the moon. Commander james mcdivitt, coomand module pilot david scott and lunar module pilot rusty schweickart. On april, 1970, astronauts jim lovell, fred haise, and jack swigert were hurtling along in the apollo spacecraft, on americas fifth mission to the moon, when a mysterious explosion rocked the ship. Never read, the book and dustcover are in excellent condition. Browse our wide selection of new arrival books from the most popular authors in mystery, scifi, horror and adventure. The movie was released in 1995 and directed by ron howard, who also directed cocoon 1985, how the grinch stole christmas 2000 and the missing 2003.
Illustrated book with no damage to the pages or binding. Helpful links signed and rare books for the discerning. Limited edition bound in full giltdecorated gray leather and signed by the authors kluger and lovell, who not only commanded apollo through its various problems he was played by tom hanks in the cinematic account of the voyage but as. Written with all the color and drama of the best fiction. Easton press the astronauts library signed limited. Firstly it has been signed by all 3 members of the apollo crew and secondly it comes with an apollo beta cloth emblem that was flown to the moon onboard the mission. From mercury to gemini, to apollo to space shuttle astronauts. Apollo astronauts lovell swigert haise 8x12 silver halide photo print. The ultimate matching numbers collection for your spaceflight history library. Limited edition bound in full giltdecorated gray leather and signed by the authors kluger and lovell, who not only commanded apollo through its various problems he was played by tom hanks in the cinematic account of the voyage but as a member of apollo 8 was the first to orbit the moon. Buy signed books by bestselling authors and celebrities from americas largest autographed book store.