Book - Spaceships: An Illustrated History of the Real & the Imagined, Ron Miller

Hardback, 255 pages, 2016. Published by The Smithsonian. Fully illustrated with color photos and graphics. Excellent pre-owned condition. Very minor cosmetic wear on the dust cover; otherwise this copy is like new, clean and intact. "A beautiful compendium of historical spacecraft, spacecraft under development, and spacecraft that have been imagined or presented in literature, film, and other forms of art and popular culture. The book begins with the “dreamers,” dating back to Copernicus and Galileo, and continues chronologically, all the way through future missions that have yet to take flight. Along with real spacecraft, Miller mixes in imaginary visions conceived by the likes of Jules Verne, Walt Disney, and Gene Roddenberry and others. The book includes many fascinating yet lesser-known drawings, photographs, and sketches from a wide variety of individuals; these show how the visionaries that created these images helped influence the scientists and the engineers who play significant roles in developing actual spacecraft. Overall, this book is appropriate for a general audience, especially those individuals interested in space exploration, aeronautics, and rocket science." NOTE: This is a large book of about 10 x 12 inches and 4 pounds. If purchased as part of a larger bundle, I might have to split the order into two packages to reduce the extra shipping charges. My average shipping time is less than 1 day, so multiple packages should still reach you quickly. 🙂