Out of the Cradle: Exploring the Frontiers Beyond Earth
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Book Overview
Earth is the cradle of humanity, but one cannot live in the cradle forever, said Russian rocket pioneer Konstantin Tsiolkovksy in 1899; his words introduce this lavish and exhilarating vision of the time when man will not merely explore space, but actually live there. In text, photographs, and nearly 100 dazzling paintings, Leaving the Cradle offers a startling vision of our future in space, from the authors of the Hugo-Award nominee The Grand Tour. The full-color paintings depict the human adventure in the cosmos, with habitats and colonies offering the comforts of home, way stations and solar collectors turning vastness into territory, and robot "astronauts" that allow the journey into the unknown go deeper and deeper. With special attention to Mars, the Moon, and satellites Ganymede, Callisto, and Enceladus, Leaving the Cradle also features a wealth of supplementary photos, charts, and diagrams.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0894807706
ISBN13:9780894807701
Release Date:January 1984
Publisher:Workman Publishing
Length:192 Pages
Weight:1.32 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 10.1" x 8.1"
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
Awesome Book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
These writers and illustrators are the best in the business. I read all of their material and they always do a great job. My only real dissapointment is that they have not released a follow up or updated "Out of The Cradle" book
This is THE book to read on space exploration.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
This is the finest illustrated book on space exploration I have ever come across. The knowledge of the authors is impeccable, the illustrations are stunning, and the captions are evocative. Though most visuals are "artists' impression" of the scenario, the imagination behind the art is mind-boggling. Whether it is Jupiter as seen from Io, or Saturn looming over mysterious Iapetus, the pictures are truly amazing. A must read for all space buffs.
My favorite book about space exploration
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
This is a very beautiful book. Besides well-written text, dozens of full-color paintings fill the pages of this volume. I have never seen our hoped-for future in the solar system portrayed better than here. Buy this book so that you, too, can be inspired by its message and awed by the wonderful artwork.
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