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The Lunar Exploration Scrapbook : A Pictorial History of Lunar Vehicles Paperback – December 1, 2007

by Robert Godwin (Author)

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In The Lunar Exploration Scrapbook, Godwin combines modern computer graphics with old blueprints to create a full color history of the golden era of lunar exploration.

Included in this remarkable book are over 80 different Lunar landers, over 80 lunar rovers and mobile laboratories (MOLAB), more than 50 lunar flying vehicles as well as sections on the Saturn and Nova rockets, lunar space suits, Command & Service module variants, LM laboratories and orbiters, training vehicles, lunar walkers and lunar shelters.

Altogether over 750 color pictures of designs for lunar exploration vehicles, all from NASA, Boeing, Lockheed, Grumman, USAF, US Army, GE, Chrysler, North American Rockwell, Bell Aerospace, Martin, Bendix and more.

No science fiction!

From single-seat landers to rocket backpacks and lunar bulldozers, this study takes readers into the imagination of the world’s top aerospace engineers by presenting NASA’s lunar spacecraft research. A unique blend of history and imagination, this resource covers not only the actual exploration of the moon conducted during the Apollo program of the 1960s and 1970s, but also includes a presentation of dozens of spacecraft that were never built. Vivid, colorful renderings of the conceptual crafts—many of which are not available anywhere else—are also included, providing a visual progression of NASA’s technological advancements.

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224 pages
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English
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Collector's Guide Publishing, Inc.
Publication date

December 1, 2007
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7 x 0.44 x 10 inches
ISBN-10

1894959698
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978-1894959698
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"It is a fascinating and fun book . . . the perfect gift." —Tom Hanks, actor and executive producer, From The Earth to the Moon

"A fascinating visual history of an endeavour that challenged and occupied some of the finest minds of the 20th century, beginning with the early space cadets and rocket pioneers. NASA stood on the shoulders of many giants when it landed men on the moon." —Sir Arthur C. Clarke

"This book should be on the desk of everyone working on the next lunar lander. It is full of history and lessons learned." —Richard F. Gordon, Jr, Apollo 12 command module pilot

"Not just a pleasure for historians and students, this book could serve as inspiration for those working on our return to the Moon." —Astronomy Magazine

"A fun book full of illustrations on a plethora of moon vehicles." —Air & Space Magazine, Smithsonian Institution

"This book is certainly hard to put down." —Spaceflight, British Interplanetary Society

"I was both impressed and amazed clear through to the last page." —Ron Miller, Bonestell Space Art, and author, The Dream Machines

"A book unlike any other, meticulously researched and providing information not to be found elsewhere. Strongly recommended." —Sir Patrick Moore, The Sky At Night, BBC

About the Author

Robert Godwin is the founder of Collector's Guide Publishing, the editor of the NASA Mission Reports series, and the author of The Illustrated Collector's Guide to Led Zeppelin and The Making of Led Zeppelin's IV. He lives in Burlington, Ontario.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Collector's Guide Publishing, Inc. (December 1, 2007)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1894959698
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1894959698
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.08 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 0.44 x 10 inches

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Rakish Saunter

THE one-stop shop for the variety of designs and missions considered for Apollo.

Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2015

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For a Manned US Spaceflight Hiistorian, this is THE one-stop shop for the variety of designs and missions considered prior to settling n the configurations the US did for Apollo- the Lunar Lander, the Command-Service craft and even the Lunar Roving Vehicle used on the final 3 moon landing missions. Godwin does a truly thorough job presenting the information in a decent summary format (...as might be expected by the founder of Apogee books- that fills the niche of human spaceflight so well).

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Marky

Interesting to see all the spacecraft variations and what might ...

Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2018

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Interesting to see all the spacecraft variations and what might have been if they had actually flown. The book is very informative and enjoyable although the graphic design and layout of the book leaves something to be desired.

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C. Waters

A Must for Space Buffs

Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2007

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Space Buffs will love the illustrations in this history of lunar vehicles that might-have-been and almost-where. An absolute must have if you're into the history of manned space exploration.

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Blues Bland

Very detailed with many pictures.

Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2021

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More than I expected.

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Scott M.

A worth while purchase for your space race book collection.

Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2014

Robert Godwin has been doing a stellar job of collecting information documenting the history of space exploration. I bought this book a few years ago and have used the references he sited to further my own research into the lost history of the space program that was not developed by the American government after the election of 1968. I especially liked the CAD renderings of the old pen and ink drafted drawings of the proposed equipment from advanced apollo programs that were cut after the first moon landing. Buy two copies, keep one for your collection and donate the other to your public school library. Light the fire for space exploration and development for the next generation.

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Phineas Arnbuckle

Fantastic resource for the Space Buff!

Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2012

I bought this book when I stumbled across it in Borders before they closed. I couldn't believe that I'd never heard of it before then!

If you have any interest in the Space Race, especially in the Lunar exploration phases, do yourself a favor and get this book. The author has done an amazing amount of research and each vehicle is presented with a combination of drawings, blueprints and 3D renderings.

The sheer number of designs will impress even the most ardent space fan. It would be a very rare person indeed who knows even half of the designs presented within.

Excellent and highly recommended!

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Richard Lobinske

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2017

Fascinating, well illustrated history of the many lunar lander and exploration vehicle proposals.

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Paul Carsola

Important Space History Work!

Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2008

This book presents the space historian, or buff a level of subject coverage seldom found in most space history books. The majority of books on lunar exploration deal only with the actual hardware used in this endeavor. Mr. Godwin's work succeeds in revealing many of the conceptual hardware designs, created by scientists and engineers in the past seventy years. Superbly illustrated, with many historical photos and painstakingly created computer 3D imagery.
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Max

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 4, 2018

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Excellent and interesting overview of the US ideas and concepts for lunar exploration

Carlos

Un libro curioso, nada más

Reviewed in Spain on February 19, 2013

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No es el compendio ideal, pero recoge todos los modelos conocidos de naves proyectadas --o imaginadas-- para viajar a la Luna a lo largo del siglo XX. Curioso.

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Makoto Ichikawa

月の有人探査に関心ある人たちに是非、手にして欲しい本

Reviewed in Japan on July 25, 2011

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　本書はアポロ計画のために提案された様々な月着陸機（Lunar Lander）、月面探査ローバー（Lunar roving vehicle）、そして月面飛行装置（Lunar flying vehicle）を一冊にまとめた、一種のデータベースともいえる充実した内容です。
　これらのデータは、本書の出版社のAPOGEE BOOKのファイルキャビネットに入っていた写真や図面などの資料がもとになっているとされ、各乗り物はそれらのデータをもとに新しくCG化した図が多数収録され、とてもわかりやすく内容となっています。
　レビュー者は月面探査ローバーに関心があり、本書を入手しました。収録された図とともに当時の試験モデルや実験の写真など、とても興味深いものです。また、本書で紹介される各乗り物は1970年までのものですが、今日見ても旧さを感じさせません。（月に着陸したLMのコントロールパネルの図が収録されていて、これは流石に時代を感じさせますが・・。）
　月の有人探査に関心ある人たちに是非、手にして欲しい本です。

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