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Gene Cernan Signed Book: The Last Man on the Moon. ...
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Gene Cernan Signed Book: The Last Man on the Moon. (New York: St. Martin's Press, 1999). Written with Don Davis. First edition, fifth printing. Signed on the title page in black ink: "To Jerry-/ From the Moon!/ Gene Cernan". "Gene Cernan shares the extra dimension beyond the usual who, what, when, where, and how of space flight. For those who would like to go and can't, this is a look into the real experience and feelings of space flight." (John Glenn). Hardbound in a dust jacket, octavo, 356 pages, illustrated. Very fine book; fine dust jacket.This book is one of the most compelling and well-regarded astronaut memoirs, providing a deeply personal and dramatic account of his journey from a Navy aviator to the commander of Apollo 17-the final lunar landing mission. Unlike many astronaut books that focus primarily on mission details, Cernan's memoir is rich with emotion, humor, and candid reflections on the triumphs and sacrifices of being part of the space program. Its significance lies in Cernan's unique perspective as the last human to leave footprints on the Moon, a distinction that gives his narrative a poignant sense of finality and historical weight. The book vividly captures the exhilaration of spaceflight, the camaraderie of the Apollo era, and the personal costs of dedicating one's life to exploration. Cernan does not shy away from the personal toll his career took on his family, making this one of the more introspective astronaut accounts.
Auction Info
2025 September 27 Space Exploration Showcase Auction #33169 (go to Auction Home page)
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