About this title: This book gives a detailed account of one of the worst disasters in the history of space exploration. Two days into its journey to the Moon, Apollo 13 was rocked by an unexplained explosion. The crew lost most of its power and oxygen. They were forced into the lunar module which had an independent oxygen supply. In order to get the ship home, the NASA engineers had it pass behind the Moon, using that planet's gravity to slingshot the ship back towards Earth. During the hours when Apollo 13 was behind the Moon, it had no radio contact with Earth. In what may have been their finest hour, the ...
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Date Published: 1994-09-06
ISBN-13:9780395670293ISBN:0395670292
Description: Fair. EX-LIBRARY copy with usual markings. Dust jacket in protective mylar. Text unmarked. Spine cracked between pages 124 and 125. *Ships Next Business day* read more
Description: Fair. Dust Cover Missing. Millions of satisfied customers and climbing. Thriftbooks is the name you can trust, guaranteed. Spend Less. Read More. read more
Edition: Second Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston and New York
Date Published: 1994
ISBN-13:9780395670293ISBN:0395670292
Description: Photographs. Good. No Jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. The interior is clean, binding is good, there is mild wear to the cover. read more
Binding: Fifth
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin, Boston, MA
Date Published: 1994
ISBN-13:9780395670293ISBN:0395670292
Description: fair to good. 378, wraps, illus., appendices, index, some creasing to covers, some wear to cover edges, a few pages creased, sm tear margin p.377. Jim Lovell was the commander of the ill-fated Apollo 13 flight. read more
Edition: 5th Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin, New York
Date Published: 1994
ISBN-13:9780395670293ISBN:0395670292
Description: Near Fine in Near Fine jacket. SPACE: THE PERILOUS VOYAGE OF APOLLO 13. 6 1/4 x 9 1/4 inches. 378 pages including index. Black and white photo section. The story of the near-disastrous mission--a mission to the moon that was cut short by an explosion that almost ended in catastrophe for the three astronauts--Commander Jim Lovell, Jack Swigert amd Fred Haise. "LOST MOON is the true story of a thrilling adventure and an astonishing triumph over nearly impossible odds". // Book endpapers sketches ... read more
Description: Fine. 0395670292 Binding strong, text unmarked. Dust jacket in excellent condition, but does show some shelf wear. Some discoloration due to age. Your satisfaction is of course guaranteed. We ship the same or next day. International orders eagerly accepted. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Date Published: 1994-09-06
ISBN-13:9780395670293ISBN:0395670292
Description: Like New. Clean, Unmarked Copy Except Owner's Name on Flyleaf, Tight Square Binding, Intact Dust Cover, Priority Shipping recommended for prompt delivery by USPS when offered, Delivery Confirmation on all domestic items where available. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Date Published: 1994-09-06
ISBN-13:9780395670293ISBN:0395670292
Description: Like New. Clean, Unmarked Copy, Tight Square Binding, Minimal Edge Wear on Dust cover, Priority Shipping recommended for prompt delivery by USPS when offered, Delivery Confirmation on all domestic items where available. read more
Edition: First Edition, 17th Printing
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin, Wilmington, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1994
ISBN-13:9780395670293ISBN:0395670292
Description: Near Fine in Near Fine jacket. Signed and Inscribed By Author Signed and inscribed by author "To the Salazar Family-Jim Lovell" on title page. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Date Published: 1994-09-06
ISBN-13:9780395670293ISBN:0395670292
Description: Very Good. Signed to pre-owners on title page by Jim Lovell. Dust jacket has slight edge bumping and shelf wear. Text unmarked, pages clean and bright, binding tight. *Ships Next Business day* read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin, Boston
Date Published: 1994
ISBN-13:9780395670293ISBN:0395670292
Description: Fifteenth printing signed by Lovell on title page with black marker: "To Neil Best Wishes. Jim Lovell". Black cloth stamped in silver and blue boards. Map of voyage on endpapers with large Aquarius lunar module drawing. Section of black and white photographs on slick paper. Story of the one unsuccesful Apollo mission, of the 7 attempts, to land on the moon. Commander Lovell, Swigert and Haise have an explosion and are forced to abandon the main ship Odyssey for the lunar module, a craft ... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin, Boston
Date Published: 1994
ISBN-13:9780395670293ISBN:0395670292
Description: Ninth printing signed by Lovell on title page with black pen: "To Jim Best Wishesl Jim Lovell". Black cloth stamped in silver and blue boards. Map of voyage on endpapers with large Aquarius lunar module drawing. Section of black and white photographs on slick paper. Story of the one unsuccesful Apollo mission, of the 7 attempts, to land on the moon. Commander Lovell, Swigert and Haise have an explosion and are forced to abandon the main ship Odyssey for the lunar module, a craft designed to ... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin, Boston
Date Published: 1994
ISBN-13:9780395670293ISBN:0395670292
Description: Second printing signed by Lovell on title page with black pen: "To Homer-From one flyer to another Best Wishes Jim Lovell". Black cloth stamped in silver and blue boards. Map of voyage on endpapers with large Aquarius lunar module drawing. Section of black and white photographs on slick paper. Story of the one unsuccesful Apollo mission, of the 7 attempts, to land on the moon. Commander Lovell, Swigert and Haise have an explosion and are forced to abandon the main ship Odyssey for the lunar ... read more
Edition: First edition. 1st printing with full number row
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Co.
Date Published: 1994
ISBN-13:9780395670293ISBN:0395670292
Description: Very good in very good dust jacket. Clean pages with small creases at several corner tips. Straight & solid binding. Dustjacket has minor shelfwear, a couple of short closed tears & a crease on the back flap, now in an archival-quality mylar cover. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 378 p. read more
Edition: LATER PRINTING
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin, Wilmington, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1994
ISBN-13:9780395670293ISBN:0395670292
Description: B&W PHOTOS. Fine in Fine jacket. Book. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Bright and tight with no internal or external markings. Signed and Inscribed on the Title Page by the Author as follows: "To Bill Grossman Best Wishes James Lovell". read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin, Boston
Date Published: 1994
ISBN-13:9780395670293ISBN:0395670292
Description: 2nd printing signed by Lovell on title page with black pen: "Jim Lovell". Black cloth stamped in silver and blue boards. Map of voyage on endpapers with large Aquarius lunar module drawing. Section of black and white photographs on slick paper. Story of the one unsuccesful Apollo mission, of the 7 attempts, to land on the moon. Commander Lovell, Swigert and Haise have an explosion and are forced to abandon the main ship Odyssey for the lunar module, a craft designed to keep two men alive for ... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin, Boston
Date Published: 1994
ISBN-13:9780395670293ISBN:0395670292
Description: Tenth printing signed by Lovell on special "Lost Moon" bookplate on half title page with black pen: "Jim Lovell". Black cloth stamped in silver and blue boards. Map of voyage on endpapers with large Aquarius lunar module drawing. Section of black and white photographs on slick paper. Story of the one unsuccesful Apollo mission, of the 7 attempts, to land on the moon. Commander Lovell, Swigert and Haise have an explosion and are forced to abandon the main ship Odyssey for the lunar module, a ... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin, Boston
Date Published: 1994
ISBN-13:9780395670293ISBN:0395670292
Description: Eleventh printing signed by Lovell on title page with black pen: "Jim Lovell". Black cloth stamped in silver and blue boards. Map of voyage on endpapers with large Aquarius lunar module drawing. Section of black and white photographs on slick paper. Story of the one unsuccesful Apollo mission, of the 7 attempts, to land on the moon. Commander Lovell, Swigert and Haise have an explosion and are forced to abandon the main ship Odyssey for the lunar module, a craft designed to keep two men alive ... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company
Date Published: 1994
ISBN-13:9780395670293ISBN:0395670292
Description: 11a 08-08. This is my personal copy from my collection. It would be a fine addition to yours. It is signed by Jim Lovell. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. 378 p. Audience: General/trade. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover; Fifth Printing
ISBN-13:9780395670293ISBN:0395670292
Description: Fine in Fine dust jacket. Hardcover. SIGNED by Jim Lovell on publishers book plate. Houghton Mifflin, 1994. 1st Edition/5th Printing. Fine Book in Fine Dust Jacket. Price Intact. Overall, a clean and tight copy to add to a collection or read and enjoy. Dust Jacket protected with a new archival cover. Bubble wrapped and shipped promptly in a box.; Signed by Author. read more
"There always seems to be more to learn about Apollo 13, the ill fated moon shot. This book is full of the details of that flight, written in the 3rd person so it brings in all sides of the story.
Factual, not a huge amount on the emotions felt by the astronauts as they were fighting to survive but they never reveal that stuff anyway! We know how the story ends but this is one of the best accounts of the voyage - compares favorably to the Kranz account "failure is not an option" which tackles it more from the mission control side.
It truly was amazing they got home. I'd love to hear the conspiracy theorists make something out of this. What possible good would a story like this do for NASA and the country? I am sure we will hear that it renewed interest in the program etc."
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