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Alan Bean Signed Book: Apollo. An Eyewitness Account by Astronaut/ Explorer Artist/ Moonwalker Alan Bean. (Shelton, CT: Greenwich Workshop Press, 1998). First edition, first printing. Written with Andrew Chaikin. Introduction by John Glenn. Signed on front free endpaper in purple felt tip "Alan Bean". This "coffee table" book is filled with magnificent Bean illustrations and his personal recollections of the race to the moon. Hardbound in a dust jacket, quarto, 176 pages, heavily and beautifully illustrated. Very fine book in a fine dust jacket.This book holds a unique place in the pantheon of space memorabilia and literature, combining firsthand experience with artistic interpretation. Alan Bean, the fourth man to walk on the Moon and a member of Apollo 12, distinguishes himself not only as an astronaut but also as a talented artist. His book, co-authored with Andrew Chaikin, offers a compelling blend of personal narrative, technical insight, and artistic vision, providing readers with a multifaceted perspective on the Apollo missions. Apollo stands out for its integration of Bean's paintings, which are based on his experiences on the moon and his conversations with fellow Apollo astronauts. These artworks are not mere illustrations but interpretations that capture the essence of what Bean and his colleagues felt and witnessed during their lunar explorations.
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2024 June 14 - 15 Space Exploration Signature® Auction #6292 (go to Auction Home page)
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June, 2024
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