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Topic: Buzz Aldrin's "Mission to Mars" book signings
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Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 26836
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 02-11-2013 09:30 AM
   
Editor's note: This topic has been started to post news and post-event reports from Buzz Aldrin's (and co-author Leonard David's) book signings for the new book Mission to Mars: My Vision for Space Exploration.A calendar of these events and other Aldrin appearances is under Sightings. |
jiffyq58
Member Posts: 126
From: Durham, NC, USA
Registered: Jun 2011
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posted 02-11-2013 09:34 AM
Found out late last week on the Sightings page that Buzz is, indeed, doing a talk and a book signing for this book on May 9 at the National Geographic Society. The event apparently sold out shortly after I bought my ticket.Anyone else from here going to this? |
DCCollector
Member Posts: 197
From: Washington, DC USA
Registered: Dec 2006
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posted 02-11-2013 10:32 AM
I'll be there at the National Geographic lecture. Buzz is also giving a presentation the next day at the National Press Club. |
Tonyspace
Member Posts: 114
From: Edison, New Jersey
Registered: Nov 2002
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posted 02-22-2013 01:06 PM
- 5/7/13- Barnes & Noble, 7:00pm, Union Square, NY/NY
- 5/13/13- Barnes & Noble, 7:00pm, Grove Drive, Los Angeles, Ca.
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JasonB
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Registered: Sep 2003
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posted 02-22-2013 01:24 PM
If anyone knows or finds out if he's doing one in Chicago or the middle of the country and can post it on here I'd appreciate it. Wouldn't mind going to one and possibly bringing my daughters to it. |
Dan Lorraine
Member Posts: 359
From: Cranston, R.I.
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 02-23-2013 05:51 AM
It looks like the National Geographic Society added another date for Buzz on May 8... bought two tickets last night. |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 26836
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 03-20-2013 04:49 PM
The following guidelines have been released for Buzz Aldrin's upcoming "Mission to Mars" book signing tour: - Buzz will only autograph the new book "Mission to Mars" and his children's books "Reaching for the Moon" and "Look to the Stars".
- He will not sign any memorabilia, photos, space related items, other books authored or not authored by him.
- He will not personalize and will sign his name only.
- We allow photos while he is signing but we will not pose for pictures or allow anyone behind the table to take a photo.
- There is usually no limit to how many books people can buy although each venue has the discretion to set a limit per person for their event.
- Time permitting, Buzz will continue to sign until the last person in line having purchased a book that day is taken care of and only as long as there is still a steady line. Once all books are sold we'll consider the signing event over.
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David Bryant
Member Posts: 900
From: Norfolk UK
Registered: Feb 2005
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posted 03-21-2013 04:39 AM
Any chance this book will be available, signed, online as was 'Magnificent Desolation'? |
lspooz
Member Posts: 61
From: Greensboro NC USA
Registered: Aug 2012
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posted 05-02-2013 09:15 AM
Please email me if anyone here will be attending a book signing (I'd like to buy 3 and send you a pre-paid box for return shipping...) |
crash
Member Posts: 184
From: West Sussex, England
Registered: Jan 2011
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posted 05-02-2013 01:28 PM
Does anyone know if any of the venues, especially Barnes & Noble, L.A. are allowing pre-orders of a signed book? None of my trips to the US this month coincide with Buzz's appearances. |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 26836
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 05-03-2013 03:58 PM
ShopNASA.com, the Johnson Space Center's exchange store, is now taking presale orders for signed copies of "Mission to Mars," ($26) as well as Aldrin's children books "Reaching for the Moon" ($17.99) and "Look to the Stars" ($17.99). Shop NASA is extremely proud to offer this unique opportunity to purchase an autographed copy of legendary, astronaut and space explorer, Buzz Aldrin's, new book, "Mission to Mars: My Vision for Space Exploration" which is due for release on May 7, 2013. Orders will be accepted until May 24, 2013. Estimated delivery is late June. |
DChudwin
Member Posts: 952
From: Lincolnshire IL USA
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 05-03-2013 07:12 PM
Robert, thanks for the head's up! Just ordered one of each on their website. A lot easier than standing in line to get an autographed copy, especially since there are no signings close to me. |
MCroft04
Member Posts: 1207
From: Smithfield, Me, USA
Registered: Mar 2005
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posted 05-03-2013 08:20 PM
A thanks from me too Robert! Just ordered my copy. |
eems
Member Posts: 10
From: MA, USA
Registered: Aug 2012
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posted 05-03-2013 09:21 PM
Thanks you Robert! Ordered a copy for me and the children's books for my kids. I grew up with the shuttle I hope they have the seeds planted to want to go further. |
LateApex
Member Posts: 16
From: Chicago
Registered: Oct 2012
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posted 05-04-2013 08:40 PM
Just placed my order too, thanks for the head's up. Another great cS tip. |
rjurek349
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Registered: Jan 2002
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posted 05-06-2013 02:02 PM
Bloomberg reporter James Clash will interview Buzz at a live Explorer's Club event in NYC on May 12th. There will be a book signing afterward. |
David Bryant
Member Posts: 900
From: Norfolk UK
Registered: Feb 2005
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posted 05-07-2013 01:03 AM
Ordered and paid for! Thanks for the heads-up, Robert! |
crash
Member Posts: 184
From: West Sussex, England
Registered: Jan 2011
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posted 05-07-2013 05:54 AM
Robert, thank you for that information, it is just what I was after. |
Grounded!
Member Posts: 128
From: Bennington, Vermont, USA
Registered: Feb 2011
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posted 05-08-2013 04:08 PM
I went down to NYC yesterday evening for the first Mission To Mars book signing. A one hour talk/Q&A period, initiated by Leonard David, took place prior to the actual signing.Buzz seemed in good spirits and was very engaging, especially answering the questions posed by the children. I estimate the crowd numbered 500-600, perhaps more. I brought some family members with me including my 1-1/2 year old grandson who greeted him with a well-rehearsed "hi Buzz". Buzz looked up with a big smile on his face. That brief moment alone made the trip worthwhile. All people present had their books signed in a little over 90 minutes, which is quite amazing considering that many attendees had multiple copies (up to 10 allowed) to be signed. Leonard David hung in there and co-signed as well. It was a nice trip to the city for us, but as always, it's good to be back home in the boonies. |
Tykeanaut
Member Posts: 1555
From: Worcestershire, England, UK.
Registered: Apr 2008
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posted 05-09-2013 03:45 PM
I have just noticed on the ShopNasa store that the pre-order edition is advertised as "autographed Buzz". Does this literally mean no Aldrin included with this autograph or is it an omission on the website I wonder? |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 26836
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 05-09-2013 03:58 PM
I believe it is just the product title. If you look at their other product titles, they seem to limit them to 30 characters (with spaces), which would explain why "Mision" and "Autgraphed" are missing an "s" and "o" respectively. Aldrin will be at Johnson Space Center to sign the books on June 21. |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 26836
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 05-11-2013 07:33 AM
No venue details yet, but Buzz Aldrin has said he will be scheduling additional book signings over the summer in Connecticut, Chicago and Houston. |
JasonB
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Registered: Sep 2003
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posted 05-11-2013 08:08 AM
Finally he's coming to Chicago. Thanks for the info Robert. Ill keep an eye out for the date. |
ZeroG
New Member Posts: 3
From: St. Louis, MO., USA
Registered: Apr 2013
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posted 05-11-2013 09:24 AM
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Originally posted by Robert Pearlman:
Aldrin will be at Johnson Space Center to sign the books on June 21.
Is that for sure that Buzz will be at JSC on June 21? We will be in my hometown visiting family that week, it would be cool for my family to be able to meet Buzz! |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 26836
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 05-11-2013 09:47 AM
The June 21 signing is at Johnson Space Center, open to NASA employees and badged contractors only. It may be that a public signing is also scheduled (as noted above) but no venues or dates have been announced as of yet. |
crash
Member Posts: 184
From: West Sussex, England
Registered: Jan 2011
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posted 05-11-2013 01:02 PM
Chicago? So will I, JasonB.  |
dogcrew5369
Member Posts: 523
From: Statesville, NC
Registered: Mar 2009
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posted 05-16-2013 10:22 AM
Apparently I live in the wilderness since astronauts never come to North Carolina when they release a book. I think it would be appropriate since our Morehead Planetarium was integral in navigational training for space missions in the 1960s. Just my opinion. |
jiffyq58
Member Posts: 126
From: Durham, NC, USA
Registered: Jun 2011
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posted 05-16-2013 11:18 AM
Al Worden did come to Morehead Planetarium a year and a half ago to promote his book. I will take some credit for this, since I was the one who alerted the Morehead director that Al was doing that book tour. Maybe I should get in touch with him and see if he is interested in getting Buzz to come here. That is, if Buzz is still adding events. |
dogcrew5369
Member Posts: 523
From: Statesville, NC
Registered: Mar 2009
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posted 05-16-2013 11:20 AM
I must have forgotten or missed the memo. You are right. Okay, an astronaut came once. I'm greedy I suppose and I want them all to come here. |
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