Author
|
Topic: LIFE/Easton Press: Neil Armstrong, 1930-2012
|
DSeuss5490 Member Posts: 299 From: Columbus, Ohio USA Registered: Jan 2003
|
posted 08-30-2012 07:22 AM
Got an email this morning that Easton Press is publishing a leather bound volume commemorating the life of Neil Armstrong. According to the website, the books wont ship for a couple of months, but you can reserve a copy now. Might be a nice memento to have in your collection. Neil Armstrong, 1930-2012 "That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind."From the editors of LIFE, America's leading name in photojournalism... Easton Press is proud to present an exclusive leather-bound volume honoring the life and achievement of American astronaut Neil Armstrong — first man to ever set foot on the moon. Assembled by the editors of LIFE and filled with inspiring images, this unique book brings you the story of Neil Armstrong and one of mankind's greatest achievements. 8 1/2" x 10 7/8", 96pp. Available 10/31/12. ![](http://www.collectspace.com/review/eastonpress_neilarmstrong01.jpg) |
p51 Member Posts: 1642 From: Olympia, WA Registered: Sep 2011
|
posted 08-30-2012 10:06 AM
A hundred bucks for a book that is less than 100 pages? This almost smacks of the same commercialization of the man's passing I see for all the covers and t-shirts people are hawking on eBay with the man's image on it...Easton Press is well known for high-end "collector" versions of published books. I have a few editions of theirs from an author whose work I collect. But those are real books and quite thick. |
Wehaveliftoff Member Posts: 2343 From: Registered: Aug 2001
|
posted 08-30-2012 02:57 PM
I would like to buy a magazine version of this, Walgreen's has something like this on the living Clint Eastwood for $16.95 |
onesmallstep Member Posts: 1310 From: Staten Island, New York USA Registered: Nov 2007
|
posted 08-30-2012 03:55 PM
Save your money for the paperback version you see on newsstands that also celebrate the lives of John Wayne, the Beatles, and Marilyn Monroe. Time-Life has an excellent photo library so they should fill up the 96 pages well. They did reissue the big glossy LIFE special edition on Apollo 11 several years back; I have that one and the original from 1969. |
Rick Mulheirn Member Posts: 4167 From: England Registered: Feb 2001
|
posted 08-30-2012 04:12 PM
You can pick up a hardback copy of "MoonFire: The Epic Journey of Apollo 11" for around $30.If you want an impressive documentary record of arguably Neil's finest moment you know what to do. |
gliderpilotuk Member Posts: 3398 From: London, UK Registered: Feb 2002
|
posted 09-11-2012 03:19 AM
Thanks for that Rick. Sainsburys have hardback copies for £19.99. Seems like a bargain. |
Rick Mulheirn Member Posts: 4167 From: England Registered: Feb 2001
|
posted 09-11-2012 03:21 AM
Every little helps... Sorry, wrong store! |
GoesTo11 Member Posts: 1309 From: Denver, CO Registered: Jun 2004
|
posted 09-11-2012 08:12 PM
quote: Originally posted by gliderpilotuk: Sainsburys have hardback copies for £19.99. Seems like a bargain.
THIS. As I posted on that book's thread, the mass-market hardcover of Moonfire is a tremendous bargain. |
328KF Member Posts: 1234 From: Registered: Apr 2008
|
posted 09-12-2012 07:20 AM
I found Life's magazine style issue of this on the shelf the other day for $14.99 US. Actually very well done with great photos given the short timeframe on it's release. |
Robert Pearlman Editor Posts: 42981 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
|
posted 09-12-2012 12:17 PM
Time Home Entertainment, Inc. release Neil Armstrong 1930-2012 — By the Editors of LIFECommemorative Book Captures the Life of an American Icon (From His Boyhood Years to the Day He Changed the World Forever) In 1969, the world watched in awe as Neil Armstrong took "one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind." More than 40 years later, at a time when the world is again marveling at the wonders of space as the space rover beams remarkable images back from Mars, we stop to commemorate the man whose name is forever linked to space exploration and one of the greatest accomplishments in human history. A new commemorative book, Neil Armstrong 1930-2012 (Time Home Entertainment Inc.; hardcover; 2012; $17.95), celebrates the life of a very private man who suddenly belonged to the world — and to history — when he bravely set foot on the moon. The book is filled with dozens of images captured by LIFE photographers; these range from photographs of Armstrong's childhood years growing up in Ohio when he first discovered his love of flight, to the historic space race of the 50's and 60's, to the tick-tock coverage of Apollo 11. He was, according to Neil Armstrong 1930-2012, shy, dutiful, likable, and preternaturally calm under pressure (perhaps the most important characteristic of an astronaut). His first step on the moon instantly granted Armstrong the lifelong label of American hero and icon, but as thrillingly documented in the pages of this commemorative LIFE tribute, his entire life was always about pushing the limits in service for his country, from his time in the Korean War to his days as a test pilot, to his moon walk and beyond. The editors at LIFE vigorously carry on the traditions of excellence in photography, journalism and storytelling about our country and our world, which began with the founding of LIFE magazine in 1936 by editor and publisher Henry R. Luce. They have published books on a broad range of subjects, including New York Times bestsellers One Nation, LIFE Picture Puzzle and The American Journey of Barack Obama. The LIFE channel on TIME.com features LIFE's legendary photo archives. The acclaimed LIFE for iPad app reached #1 in 33 countries shortly after its November 2010 launch. - Time Home Entertainment, Inc.
- Publication date: October 16, 2012
- $17.95; Hardcover; ISBN 978-1-61893-073-6
|
spacekiddo Member Posts: 33 From: The Netherlands Registered: Mar 2011
|
posted 09-22-2012 08:42 AM
Any idea if this book will become available through Amazon after October 16? I cannot find any website(s) with pre-order for this (yet). |
cspg Member Posts: 6210 From: Geneva, Switzerland Registered: May 2006
|
posted 09-22-2012 12:21 PM
To what edition are your post referring to? The link to amazon is here .For Easton Press, you'll have to email them. They will create an account for you. |
Frederic Janik Member Posts: 320 From: Helsinki, Finland Registered: Jul 2000
|
posted 09-22-2012 06:09 PM
For European members willing to get the LIFE edition this seems to be the best option cost wise. |
gliderpilotuk Member Posts: 3398 From: London, UK Registered: Feb 2002
|
posted 09-23-2012 11:14 AM
Thanks Frederic - just cancelled my £3 more expensive Amazon order! |
gliderpilotuk Member Posts: 3398 From: London, UK Registered: Feb 2002
|
posted 10-16-2012 06:59 AM
Just got my hardback LIFE edition and it's well worth the £10 price tag. In fact it's a real bargain for a large format hardback book. |