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Topic: 50 Years of NASA History Books (plus free books!)
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Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42981
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 01-18-2013 11:24 AM
   
From Bill Barry, NASA Chief Historian: Celebrate 50 Years of NASA History BooksThe NASA History Program published its first book, "Project Mercury: A Chronology," in 1963. To celebrate the golden anniversary of NASA's history books we are offering you a chance to get copies of some of our older titles for free. While supplies last you can pick up free copies of many of our publications from the NASA Headquarters Information Center. You can find a complete list of what is available (including some of our more recent books that are not available under the free book promotion) here. If you can't make it to the Headquarters Information Center, they will ship to you at a cost of $3 per title. Unfortunately, we can't offer shipping and handling to non-US addresses. (My apologies to our overseas fans.) Happy Reading in 2013! |
onesmallstep
Member Posts: 1310
From: Staten Island, New York USA
Registered: Nov 2007
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posted 01-18-2013 03:18 PM
Yes, the staff of the information office at NASA Headquarters is friendly and attentive. When I first visited two years ago, I couldn't believe the free 'swag' (books, lithos, posters, stickers) they had to offer. But be prepared to carry home some heavy bags! Also, a look around the nice reference library next door and gift shop in the lobby is also recommended. Note: all are only open weekdays, closed Federal holidays. |
Jurg Bolli
Member Posts: 977
From: Albuquerque, NM
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 01-18-2013 03:28 PM
I just ordered two of them, this is great! |
jiffyq58
Member Posts: 218
From: Durham, NC, USA
Registered: Jun 2011
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posted 01-18-2013 09:49 PM
I'll be in D.C. in a couple of weeks and will be spending several hours at the National Air and Space Museum. Where is NASA HQ in relation to the museum? Very far? |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42981
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 01-18-2013 10:44 PM
Here, let me Google (Maps) that for you. |
Fezman92
Member Posts: 1031
From: New Jersey, USA
Registered: Mar 2010
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posted 01-19-2013 12:28 AM
So many choices, so little money. |
lspooz
Member Posts: 384
From: Greensboro, NC USA
Registered: Aug 2012
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posted 01-19-2013 06:01 AM
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Originally posted by Robert Pearlman:
Here, let me Google (Maps) that for you.
This summer I passed through DC and took a night at the Residence Inn to take my son to some of the museums [NASM included of course] - now to find out that I overlooked NASA HQ + gift shop literally across the street from my room is just painful.Many thanks for posting the book and CD-ROM link!! |
jiffyq58
Member Posts: 218
From: Durham, NC, USA
Registered: Jun 2011
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posted 01-19-2013 06:31 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Robert Pearlman:
Here, let me Google (Maps) that for you.
Duh. Thanks, Robert. |
bwhite1976
Member Posts: 281
From: Belleville, IL
Registered: Jun 2011
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posted 01-19-2013 10:28 AM
Wow. This made my day. Some great titles on that list. My wife said I could only order 10. So 10 it is. |
jiffyq58
Member Posts: 218
From: Durham, NC, USA
Registered: Jun 2011
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posted 01-19-2013 12:39 PM
I ordered 11 (didn't exactly run it by my wife). And then 2 weeks from now I'm going to go over there and see if there's anything else that catches my eye. What a great deal. |
MCroft04
Member Posts: 1634
From: Smithfield, Me, USA
Registered: Mar 2005
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posted 01-19-2013 08:18 PM
Just completed my order form. But remember it says to call 202-358-0000 to check availability before ordering. |
jiffyq58
Member Posts: 218
From: Durham, NC, USA
Registered: Jun 2011
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posted 01-19-2013 08:50 PM
Yeah, I did that Mel. They had all of the titles I wanted. Hope that's still true when the order arrives! |
Jay Chladek
Member Posts: 2272
From: Bellevue, NE, USA
Registered: Aug 2007
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posted 01-19-2013 10:15 PM
There are some GOOD titles on this list. I need to wait a couple days for a little slush fund, but I see at least 6 titles critical to my research and probably 6 others that are "nice to have" titles. |
bwhite1976
Member Posts: 281
From: Belleville, IL
Registered: Jun 2011
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posted 02-04-2013 05:03 PM
I sent away for my selection of books on Jan. 21st and I just recieved all 10 of the copies I requested today! Very nicely packaged. My mailman asked if I recieved moon rocks. |
jiffyq58
Member Posts: 218
From: Durham, NC, USA
Registered: Jun 2011
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posted 02-04-2013 06:47 PM
I also received my box of 11 books, plus a few monographs and DVD-roms, today. What a nice haul! I also happened to be in D.C. on Friday in connection with the Mattingly appearance at Udvar-Hazy, so I went by NASA HQ and picked up a few more titles that Jay Chladek recommended to me (thanks, Jay!). These books are really nice additions to the space library I am building.If you're thinking about taking advantage of this great offer, I wouldn't wait too long. When I was at the Information Center on Friday, I had planned to pick up all four volumes of Boris Chertok's Rockets and People set, but they had run out of copies of volume 3. I got the other three volumes, though. Couldn't ask for a better deal. |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 42981
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 02-08-2013 03:24 PM
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Originally posted by jiffyq58:
I had planned to pick up all four volumes of Boris Chertok's Rockets and People set, but they had run out of copies of volume 3. I got the other three volumes, though.
I heard Bill Barry, NASA chief historian, who shared: The shortage in supply on Rockets and People III was a temporary supply glitch. We have limited storage space in the Info Center and it takes a while to get the books from the warehouse to HQ. We were surprised by the demand for that one. We still have plenty of copies of all four volumes of the Rockets and People series. (It is a great read – I'm glad people are enjoying it.) |
astroborg
Member Posts: 200
From: Woodbridge, VA, USA
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 02-09-2013 08:18 AM
Folks:They still have lots of books - I just made my trek there on my day off yesterday. Made a big haul; 16 books - 34 lbs! The staffers there are very nice to work with. They were able to call and find a copy of Asif Siddiqi's "Challenge to Apollo" for me. |
jjknap
Member Posts: 273
From: Bourbonnais, IL USA
Registered: Apr 2011
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posted 02-09-2013 12:04 PM
I just ordered 10 books. I hope they have them all  |
astroborg
Member Posts: 200
From: Woodbridge, VA, USA
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 03-09-2013 07:56 AM
They still have a very good selection at the NASA HQ Info Center; I just picked up 13 more books on Friday. They still have a all 4 Rockets & People in stock. |
carl walker
Member Posts: 360
From: Netherlands
Registered: Feb 2006
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posted 03-10-2013 08:58 AM
Please, would someone be able to order a hardback version of these if they are still available? I will pay shipping from US to NL. - SP-4203 On the Shoulders of Titans: A History of Project Gemini
- SP-4220 Wingless Flight: The Lifting Body Story
- SP-4223 "Before This Decade is Out...": Personal Reflections on the Apollo Program
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GoesTo11
Member Posts: 1309
From: Denver, CO
Registered: Jun 2004
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posted 03-10-2013 10:29 AM
Carl, some years ago I purchased On the Shoulders of Titans and This New Ocean (Mercury) from the NASA history office, and both were paperback editions. I'm not sure about your other two desired titles, but I believe the Titans hardcover is long out of print. |
jiffyq58
Member Posts: 218
From: Durham, NC, USA
Registered: Jun 2011
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posted 03-10-2013 10:37 AM
The version of "On the Shoulders of Titans" that they have is paperback. "Before This Decade is Out" is a hardback. |
BMacKinnon
Member Posts: 230
From: Waterford, MI. USA
Registered: Jul 2007
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posted 03-16-2013 06:25 AM
My box of Moon Rocks (10 books) arrived yesterday! Looks like I have a lot of reading to do now! What a great opportunity and super service! Thanks Robert for letting us know about this one! |
MCroft04
Member Posts: 1634
From: Smithfield, Me, USA
Registered: Mar 2005
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posted 03-16-2013 07:53 AM
Agree; I'm on my second book. Would not have known of this opportunity if not for cS! |
carl walker
Member Posts: 360
From: Netherlands
Registered: Feb 2006
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posted 03-29-2013 05:54 AM
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Originally posted by GoesTo11:
I'm not sure about your other two desired titles, but I believe the Titans hardcover is long out of print.
Okay, thanks for the info... |
GACspaceguy
Member Posts: 2474
From: Guyton, GA
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 03-29-2013 12:18 PM
I just contacted these folks and all of the “Free” publications are still available. If you have been putting off ordering as I have, you still have a chance. (“Free”- but $3/book S&H) |
astro-nut
Member Posts: 946
From: Washington, IL
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 04-06-2013 02:37 PM
My box of books arrived the other day in the mail. What a great deal this is!! Thank you Robert and collectSPACE for letting us space fans know about this one!! Thanks again. |
disglobes
Member Posts: 594
From: Orting, WA
Registered: May 2000
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posted 04-25-2013 02:52 PM
My books arrived today, all 13 of them. What a great deal. Thanks Robert for sharing! |
onesmallstep
Member Posts: 1310
From: Staten Island, New York USA
Registered: Nov 2007
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posted 05-15-2014 02:54 AM
Many books still available at the NASA Hq. Information Center, including the four-volume "Rockets and People." I went by recently during a visit to DC museums, and the staff could not be more friendly. They, and the library they share space with, are in a new location in the same building. If you are in the DC area, you should stop by, and also see the small exhibits of models and wall displays honoring the Apollo 1, Challenger and Columbia crews in the library. The closest Metro stop is Federal Center SW. And if you must send your haul by mail back home, there is a post office just two blocks away inside the Gerald Ford Congressional office building. |
GoesTo11
Member Posts: 1309
From: Denver, CO
Registered: Jun 2004
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posted 03-12-2015 12:57 PM
Anyone know if this offer is still available? Thanks! |
Blackarrow
Member Posts: 3118
From: Belfast, United Kingdom
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 03-12-2015 05:08 PM
Good question: I will be in Washington in May. Should I bring a big bag? |
Dave_Johnson
Member Posts: 106
From:
Registered: Feb 2014
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posted 03-12-2015 11:32 PM
The offer appears to still stand. A list of what's available for sale can be found here. |
JBoe
Member Posts: 959
From: Churchton, MD
Registered: Oct 2012
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posted 03-13-2015 05:49 AM
If you stop by they always have ample pubs for sale (both free and to purchase). They always have a box ready to go for big hauls, at least it seems like it. |
onesmallstep
Member Posts: 1310
From: Staten Island, New York USA
Registered: Nov 2007
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posted 03-13-2015 08:59 AM
I can second that. On my trip there last year, they did forward a box of my 'haul' to New York, free of charge. Not sure about foreign mailings. And yes, bring a sturdy bag because some of the hardback/softcovers are heavy. The multi-volume set "Rockets and People" is worth the trip — and any muscle injuries.  |
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