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Spaceships: An Illustrated History of the Real and the Imagined,Used
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How have actual spaceships influenced the design of fictional ones like the Millenium Falcon and the Starship Enterprise? Did a fiction series in Collier's magazine really inspire us to create reallife space stations like Mir and the ISS? How have our depictions of space travel developed as the reality of space travel changed? In his new book Spaceships: An Illustrated History of the Real and the Imagined, Ron Miller shows that when it comes to manned spacecraft, art actually does imitate life and, even more bizarrely, life imitates art. In fact, astronautics owes its origins to art. Long before engineers and scientists took the possibility of spaceflight seriously, virtually all of its aspects had been explored in art and literature. Miller takes readers on a visual journey through the history of the spaceship both in our collective imagination and in reality. The vivid illustrations trace the spaceship through its conception, engineering, and building, from the practical origins of spaceflight in the wartime V2 rocket to future Mars programs. They also chart, in exquisite detail, the ubiquity of spaceships in the golden age of space travel (1950s and '60s) plus their broad influence in popular art, television, film, and literature. Spaceships reminds us of the romance of manned space travel as it has been, as we imagined it could be, and as it may be in the future.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Spaceships: An Illustrated History of the Real and the Imagined'? A: The main theme of the book is the relationship between actual spaceships and their fictional counterparts, exploring how art and literature have influenced the design and conception of real spacecraft.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of the book is Ron Miller, who is known for his work in both science and art related to space exploration.
- Q: What type of illustrations can I expect in this book? A: The book features vivid illustrations that trace the history of spaceships, highlighting their engineering, design, and cultural impact from the past to future concepts.
- Q: Is this book suitable for children? A: While the book is accessible, it is primarily aimed at adults and older teens due to its in-depth exploration of science fiction and space history.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 256 pages, filled with illustrations and informative text.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in a hardcover binding, which offers durability and a premium feel.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on October 18, 2016.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: The book belongs to the Science Fiction & Fantasy genre, focusing on both real and imagined aspects of space travel.
- Q: Does this book discuss both real and fictional spacecraft? A: Yes, the book discusses both real spacecraft, such as the V-2 rocket, and fictional ones like the Millennium Falcon, illustrating their interconnected histories.
- Q: Can this book be a good gift for space enthusiasts? A: Yes, it makes an excellent gift for space enthusiasts, art lovers, and anyone interested in the history of space exploration and science fiction.