The Right Stuff (Signed First Edition, First Printing)

Wolfe, Tom

ISBN 10: 0374250324 / ISBN 13: 9780374250324

Edité par Farrar Straus & Giroux (FSG), 1979

Signed First Edition, First Printing of Tom Wolfe's space age classic. The dean of New Journalism applies the full force of his narrative skills to the feats and personalities of America's pioneering supersonic fliers and the Original Seven astronauts as they break the surly bonds of earth. Source book for the epic film of the same title. Signed by Tom Wolfe on the half title page. Cloth 436 pages. The book has foxing on page edges and at the edges of the cover. A previous owner has both an address label and address stamp on the front paste down page. The dust jacket has edge wear and a bit of foxing the flaps. N° de réf. du vendeur 013739

Synopsis :

Book by Wolfe Tom

Présentation de l'éditeur: First published in 1979 to extraordinary acclaim, Tom Wolfe’s landmark work became an instant bestseller, going on to sell more than 2.5 million copies. It is a true story that is as exciting as the best fiction—the tale of American heroes Yeager, Conrad, Grissom, and Glenn—men who were willing to put their lives on the line in pursuit of the final frontier.

With stunning accuracy and captivating prose, Wolfe recounts the details of the lives of these men, their families, and of NASA’s Project Mercury program. The result is a vivid history that could only be enhanced by actual historic photographs.

The Right Stuff Illustrated includes hundreds of photographs and reproductions of documents and memorabilia pertaining to the Project Mercury program, the current events surrounding the program, and the political climate that led up to the missions in the early 1960’s. It’s the perfect gift book for lovers of history and the space program, as well as the millions of fans of The Right Stuff.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : The Right Stuff (Signed First Edition, First...
Éditeur : Farrar Straus & Giroux (FSG)
Date d'édition : 1979
Reliure : Hardcover
Etat : Very Good
Etat de la jaquette : Very Good
Signé : Signed by Author(s)
Edition : 1st Edition