About the book
\"The authoritative masterpiece\" (L. A. Times) on the Apollo space program and NASA's journey to the moon
This acclaimed portrait of heroism and ingenuity captures a watershed moment in human history. The astronauts themselves have called it the definitive account of their missions. On the night of July 20, 1969, our world changed forever when Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the moon. Based on in-depth interviews with twenty-three of the twenty-four moon voyagers, as well as those who struggled to get the program moving, A Man on the Moon conveys every aspect of the Apollo missions with breathtaking immediacy and stunning detail.
A Man on the Moon is also the basis for the acclaimed miniseries produced by Tom Hanks, From the Earth to the Moon, now airing and streaming again on HBO in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11.
Editions of A Man on the Moon
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780670814466
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780143112358
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780140097061
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780140272017
- EBook
- ISBN 9780593511121
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\"The authoritative masterpiece\" (L. A. Times) on the Apollo space program and NASA's journey to the moon
This acclaimed portrait of heroism and ingenuity captures a watershed moment in human history. The astronauts themselves have called it the definitive account of their missions. On the night of July 20, 1969, our world changed forever when Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the moon. Based on in-depth interviews with twenty-three of the twenty-four moon voyagers, as well as those who struggled to get the program moving, A Man on the Moon conveys every aspect of the Apollo missions with breathtaking immediacy and stunning detail.
A Man on the Moon is also the basis for the acclaimed miniseries produced by Tom Hanks, From the Earth to the Moon, now airing and streaming again on HBO in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11.
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What is A Man on the Moon about?
\"The authoritative masterpiece\" (L. A. Times) on the Apollo space program and NASA's journey to the moon
This acclaimed portrait of heroism and ingenuity captures a watershed moment in human history. The astronauts themselves have called it the definitive account of their missions. On the night of July 20, 1969, our world changed forever when Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the moon. Based on in-depth interviews with twenty-three of the twenty-four moon voyagers, as well as those who struggled to get the program moving, A Man on the Moon conveys every aspect of the Apollo missions with breathtaking immediacy and stunning detail.
A Man on the Moon is also the basis for the acclaimed miniseries produced by Tom Hanks, From the Earth to the Moon, now airing and streaming again on HBO in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in A Man on the Moon?
History and Archaeology > History > History of the Americas
Where can I read a sample of A Man on the Moon?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780670814466
Who is/are the Author/s of the book A Man on the Moon?
Andrew Chaikin
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
A Man on the Moon is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780670814466) and paperback(ISBN 9780143112358) and paperback(ISBN 9780140097061) and paperback(ISBN 9780140272017) and ebook(ISBN 9780593511121)
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