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Topic: Rocketman (Conrad) Signings
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Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 12300
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted April 20, 2005 10:34 PM
   
For those looking to order signed copies of Nancy Conrad's biography of her late husband, Rocketman: Astronaut Pete Conrad's Incredible Ride to the Moon and Beyond, you have a trio of options: - As previously noted, the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center will be hosting Nancy for her first in-person book signing on May 22 and will be taking absentee orders; to order, click here.
- Boggs SpaceBooks has announced pre-orders for Rocketman, shipped with a bonus archival sleeve; to order, click here.
- Or through buySPACE, with copies shipping in early June; to order, click here.
All three sources are offering the book for the cover price of $24.95 (+shipping/taxes were applicable). Based on interviews conducted with Pete Conrad by his wife before his untimely death, this is a not-to-miss biography and will be undoubtedly a valuable addition to any space enthusiast's library. IP: Logged |
thump
Member Posts: 434
From: washington dc usa
Registered: May 2004
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posted April 29, 2005 10:02 AM
She will also be at the Smithsonian Air and Space Downtown DC Museum May 7 from 1-4 pm.IP: Logged |
Kevmac
Member Posts: 114
From: USA
Registered: Apr 2003
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posted April 30, 2005 05:12 PM
Thump,
thank you for passing the information. I'd heard she was coming to NASM but hadn't heard when. Great job!
Kevin------------------
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HappyProudThrilled
Member Posts: 64
From: Bothell, WA
Registered: Mar 2005
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posted May 02, 2005 01:03 AM
Nancy Conrad is also scheduled for a book signing at the Museum of Flight here in Seattle on May 21st.IP: Logged |
albatron@aol.com
Member Posts: 1459
From: Stuart, Florida, USA
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted May 02, 2005 09:07 AM
I had also heard that she will be at the KSC Visitors Center May 13th. IP: Logged |
apollo11lem5
Member Posts: 514
From: Seminole,Florida,United States
Registered: May 2000
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posted May 14, 2005 07:01 AM
Hello All.... I had a wonderful day yesterday !! I was fortunate enough courtesy of my good friends Bill & Vicki O' Donnell, their children and Al Hallonquist to attend Nancy's book signing at KSC on Friday the 13th. Nancy was every bit as wonderful as I remembered her to be. She and Pete truly loved each other....NO DOUBT !!
I can also confirm to all CS readers that she does actually read the posts here on Collectspace !! She is very busy right now with her book signings and such but always has time to be gracious as she always is !! I was extremely lucky to also visit with her over dinner thanks to both the O'Donnells. They are the epitome of good friends and I am so fortunate to have such friends !! When the subject of Pete's passing came up ....her eyes welled up and tears flowed . She truly loved Pete and it is evident for all to see . I heard tons of great Pete stories and ancedotes so the signing and evening was very bright indeed !!
To all those who feel that Nancy's opinions are less valid because she was not Pete's wife during the Apollo years....that is pure baloney !! She is very eloquent and they truly had a great love affair. She also relayed that she had great support and still does to this day from both the Aldrins (Buzz and Lois) and that when she needed them .....they were ALWAYS there for her. That was very nice to hear of that special support and how they kept her active and involved in her time of need after Petes tragic loss. In short, she is a wonderful lady and all would do well to attend any of her book signings as she has much to offer and I cannot wait to read the book . I hope many of you turn out to see her and pick up a copy of "ROCKETMAN" !! Do yourselves a big favor !!
Well, I have rambled on long enough but I will close with unending THANKS to the O' Donnells for including me in their day and making it memorable beyond words. They truly made me feel like family and Nancy Conrad was a GEM. I am so lucky and I hope all of you can and will support Nancy. Best To All.....Donald Brady[This message has been edited by apollo11lem5 (edited May 14, 2005).] IP: Logged |
albatron@aol.com
Member Posts: 1459
From: Stuart, Florida, USA
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted May 14, 2005 11:49 AM
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Originally posted by apollo11lem5:
[B]I was fortunate enough courtesy of my good friends Bill & Vicki O' Donnell, their children and Al Hallonquist to attend Nancy's book signing at KSC on Friday the 13th.B]
Not me amigo - I just met ya'll there. And good to see you all again! Cheers! Al (albatron) IP: Logged |
scout706
Member Posts: 164
From: Phoenix, AZ USA
Registered: May 2002
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posted May 14, 2005 12:02 PM
Is anyone going to the signing in San Diego?If anyone is attending the signing at the museum, would it be possible to pick up a copy for me? I was planning on attending, but just found out I will be unavailable then. I would be more that happy to pay for the trouble.
If anyone can help, thanks in advance!!! Tom IP: Logged |
FFrench
Member Posts: 2230
From: San Diego
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted May 14, 2005 03:06 PM
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Originally posted by scout706:
Is anyone going to the signing in San Diego?If anyone is attending the signing at the museum, would it be possible to pick up a copy for me? I was planning on attending, but just found out I will be unavailable then. I would be more that happy to pay for the trouble.
If anyone can help, thanks in advance!!! Tom
Hello Tom, Very sorry to hear that you won't be able to make it. It may be that you would prefer your copy signed for another attendee in-person, but in case not we are taking orders over the web:
http://www.nexternal.com/rhfleet/?Product=204 Including requests for personalizations. Thanks, Francis.
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apollo11lem5
Member Posts: 514
From: Seminole,Florida,United States
Registered: May 2000
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posted May 14, 2005 04:47 PM
Hello all....Just to let you know: Nancy left many signed copies of her book "ROCKETMAN" at the Kennedy Space Center main gift shop if anyone is interested. They are also embossed because I saw it done myself. The embossing was done by my good friend Bill O' Donnell and the books were packed away by myself and Vicki and Shannon O' Donnell ! A fast call to the gift shop should suffice while supplies last !! Best To all...Donald BradyIP: Logged |
november25
Member Posts: 625
From: DOUGLAS,ISLE OF MAN.UK
Registered: Feb 2004
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posted May 14, 2005 05:22 PM
Hi Donald,
Thanks for telling us about copies at KSC Shop. Since I will be in Florida from 24th,May-7th,June.05 I have e-mailed the shop- to tell them I am coming over,and how many copies will be there.
Would you like to meet up with Hubby and me-
somewhere,we are going to the area where you live on a few occasions.Maybe a message off line-with your phone number-other members-am seeing some as well.So if you can make it-look forward.
regards from Brenda.
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thump
Member Posts: 434
From: washington dc usa
Registered: May 2004
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posted May 16, 2005 09:02 AM
[QUOTE]Originally posted by apollo11lem5:
[B]Hello all....Just to let you know: Nancy left many signed copies of her book "ROCKETMAN" at the Kennedy Space Center main gift shop if anyone is interested. They are also embossed Extra signed, embossed copies are also available at the downtown NASM IP: Logged |
FFrench
Member Posts: 2230
From: San Diego
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted May 22, 2005 05:48 PM
Thank you to everyone who came today for a great book signing event and talk with Nancy! She had a great time. We also have signed and embossed copies remaining following the event.Thanks, Francis.
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bruce
Member Posts: 658
From: Fort Mill, SC, USA
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted May 22, 2005 07:53 PM
Hi Francis,Do you have any pictures that you can post from the Rocketman signing? Best,
Bruce IP: Logged |
FFrench
Member Posts: 2230
From: San Diego
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted May 23, 2005 02:03 AM
Hello Bruce,Unfortunately, our staff member who takes digital photos was not available for today. But I have attached three photos here courtesy the Orange County Space Society. Thanks, Francis.    [This message has been edited by collectSPACE Admin (edited May 23, 2005).] IP: Logged |
OOTWCook
Member Posts: 16
From: Lancaster, California , USA
Registered: Mar 2005
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posted May 23, 2005 08:55 AM
Hello and greetings from CA. This is my first post here on collectSPACE, but what better way than to start off by saying I attended Nancy Conrad's lecture & book signing yesterday in San Diego and what a pleasure it was to meet and hear her stories! For anyone who has an opportunity to go to one of her lectures I would strongly recommend it. Not only did I find her stories interesting but she was so gracious, warm and funny that the lecture flew by and it was over all too soon. Good luck with the book Nancy. All the best, Joni. IP: Logged |
