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AUTOGRAPHS - BOOK
Michael Collins Signed Book: Carrying the
Fire. An Astronaut's Journeys (New York: Farrar,
Straus and Giroux, 2009). Fortieth anniversary edition, first
paperback printing. Signed on the full title page in black ink:
"Michael Collins". "No other person who has flown in space
has captured the experience so vividly." (New York Times).
Not common in uninscribed form. Trade paperback, 478 pages,
illustrated. Very fine.This memoir is widely regarded as one of the finest firsthand accounts of the Apollo program and spaceflight in general. The book's importance stems from several factors, as follows.
Unique perspective: Collins provides an insider's view of the Apollo 11 mission, offering insights that only a crew member could share.
Literary quality: Unlike many technical astronaut memoirs, "Carrying the Fire" is noted for its eloquent prose and thoughtful reflections.
Comprehensive scope: The book covers Collins' entire career, from test pilot to Gemini astronaut to Apollo crew member.
Historical value: It offers a contemporaneous account of a pivotal moment in human history, capturing the zeitgeist of the Space Age.
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2024 September 28 Space Exploration Showcase Auction #33164 (go to Auction Home page)
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