Spacecraft: In Fact And Fiction
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Harry Harrison And Malcolm Edwards
Binding: Hardback
Published: Orbis Publishing., 1979
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Slight chip to front of DJ, minor foxing to page edges.
Spacecraft: In Fact And Fiction presents a comprehensive overview of humanity's fascination with space travel, examining both the scientific realities and the imaginative leaps of science fiction. This compelling work chronicles the evolution of spacecraft design, from early theoretical concepts to operational vehicles, while simultaneously illustrating their portrayal in literature and film. It uncovers the intricate relationship between technological advancement and speculative storytelling, demonstrating how each influences the other. The authors detail the engineering marvels that have propelled us beyond Earth's atmosphere and the fantastical vessels that have captured our collective imagination. This insightful volume offers a unique perspective on the enduring quest to conquer the cosmos.
Author: Harry Harrison And Malcolm Edwards
Binding: Hardback
Published: Orbis Publishing., 1979
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Slight chip to front of DJ, minor foxing to page edges.
Spacecraft: In Fact And Fiction presents a comprehensive overview of humanity's fascination with space travel, examining both the scientific realities and the imaginative leaps of science fiction. This compelling work chronicles the evolution of spacecraft design, from early theoretical concepts to operational vehicles, while simultaneously illustrating their portrayal in literature and film. It uncovers the intricate relationship between technological advancement and speculative storytelling, demonstrating how each influences the other. The authors detail the engineering marvels that have propelled us beyond Earth's atmosphere and the fantastical vessels that have captured our collective imagination. This insightful volume offers a unique perspective on the enduring quest to conquer the cosmos.