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Topic: Two Sides of the Moon
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hinkler
Member Posts: 390
From: Melbourne, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
Registered: Jan 2000
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posted June 05, 2004 01:06 AM
   
I have just finished reading Two Sides of the Moon. It was interesting to read Alexei Leonov's thoughts on the crash that killed Gagarin. It was also interesting to read Dave Scott's version of the cover scandal.I will be interested to hear others thoughts on what he has written. I personally would have preferred two seperate autobiographies by Leonov and Scott. Still a good book to add to the space library though. All the best, Ian from Oz  |
Tom
Member Posts: 1127
From: New York
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted June 05, 2004 12:31 PM
Ian...does Dave go into much detail surrounding his Gemini 8 and Apollo 9 and 15 missions? |
hinkler
Member Posts: 390
From: Melbourne, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
Registered: Jan 2000
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posted June 05, 2004 05:05 PM
Not as much detail as I would like. Most detail on Apollo 15 and less on Apollo 9 and Gemini 8.Sadly he does not have a lot to say about his fellow crew members. Only my opinion though for what it is worth. Still a good book to buy though. Regards, Ian from Oz. |
Tom
Member Posts: 1127
From: New York
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted June 05, 2004 05:23 PM
Thanks, Ian. Any idea when it will be available here in the U.S.? |
hinkler
Member Posts: 390
From: Melbourne, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
Registered: Jan 2000
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posted June 05, 2004 05:36 PM
No release date on US edition on Amazon.Aurora say on their site they have signed copies from May, so you could check with them. I am in oz, and was lucky enough to have Ian Hepworth pick one up for me in the UK. Thanks again Ian. Hope that helps. Regards, Ian from Oz |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 23493
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted June 05, 2004 05:42 PM
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Originally posted by Tom:
Any idea when it will be available here in the U.S.?
Thomas Dunne Books (a division of St. Martin's Press) is expected to ship "Two Sides of the Moon" in the U.S. beginning this October. |
Dennis Talbot
Member Posts: 172
From: Terrigal NSW Australia
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted June 05, 2004 06:22 PM
I too was lucky enough to have a copy picked up for me. Thanks Nick! I am only up to the Gemini 8 section but I have found what I think is the greatest ever letter to an astro/cosmonaut in the letter that Leonov got from The Chicken. Talk about a life changing event<G>. |
Tom
Member Posts: 1127
From: New York
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted June 05, 2004 06:59 PM
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Originally posted by Robert Pearlman:
Thomas Dunne Books (a division of St. Martin's Press) is expected to ship "Two Sides of the Moon" in the U.S. beginning this October.
Thanks, Robert. |
rsynge
Member Posts: 62
From: UK
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted June 18, 2004 12:20 PM
It's an interesting read. For me, the most unusual part is Dave Scott's version of the cover scandal where he appears to blame Deke Slayton for the whole mess. He infers that Slayton actually fixed up the whole deal with the stamp dealer before the flight and knew all about what was going on.
If this is true, it shows Slayton in a very different light. It would be interesting to know Al Worden's views on this to see if they correlate with Scott's memories.
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Scott
Member Posts: 3272
From: Houston, TX
Registered: May 2001
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posted June 18, 2004 03:24 PM
I don't believe it for a minute. I only wish Slayton were still alive to defend himself. Boy that's class. |
Rick Mulheirn
Member Posts: 1916
From: England
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted June 18, 2004 05:43 PM
I understood from what Al Hollonquist said at Autographica last year that Al Worden could set the record straight about the whole stamp affair; that there is a lot more to the story than meets the eye. I'm sure I heard somewhere also that Al Worden was working on a book of his own. Is there anybody out there that can verify this and possible shed some light on the timeline involved.....?Regards, Rick. |
machbusterman
Member Posts: 1597
From: Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland
Registered: May 2004
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posted June 21, 2004 10:19 AM
The class guys are the ones who haven't spoke out about this and sadly can't because they are no longer with us.- Derek
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albatron@aol.com
Member Posts: 1459
From: Stuart, Florida, USA
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted June 21, 2004 12:30 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Rick Mulheirn:
I understood from what Al Hollonquist said at Autographica last year that Al Worden could set the record straight about the whole stamp affair; that there is a lot more to the story than meets the eye. I'm sure I heard somewhere also that Al Worden was working on a book of his own. Is there anybody out there that can verify this and possible shed some light on the timeline involved.....?
Its Hallonquist - h A llonquist.  Seriously Al 1 IS working on a book. You can imagine the research that is involved (I know - first hand as "in my spare time" I'm doing some of it). For many personal reasons he's hesitated in putting it out, but has had much encouragement from some other astronauts to "set the record straight". It is simply amazing to me, the outpouring of support from the retired astronauts, he has received. I've witnessed it. And the names would ASTOUND you. Recently I had some encouraging communication from him in regards to putting his biography together and seeking an author. Aside from the covers, he has an extremely interesting story to tell. Not many are aware of: his involvement in the rebuild and redesign of the CM after the Apollo 1 fire, his work in capsule design for his and other EVAs, his work ON EVA procedures, and many MANY other aspects. Truly someone who has had very little written about, but has contributed far more than his fair share to the success of Apollo 15 and the Apollo program in general. Not to mention his test flight career, some fascinating stories there too. A true Rennaisance man - no doubt about it. Cheers, Al |
FFrench
Member Posts: 3002
From: San Diego
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted June 21, 2004 12:59 PM
I'll second Al on his remarks here. I had the pleasure of interviewing Al Worden back in 2001, when we also discussed his early plans for the book.He has some of the most incredible stories to tell - he did, of course, spend days alone orbiting the moon - but as Al H. says there is so much more to his NASA career. He is also one of the more eloquent guys, and tells the stories in an amazing way. It was a pleasure to write a magazine interview article about him, and I always hoped that the book project would happen. Good to hear that it is still proceeding. FF |
casdon
Member Posts: 31
From: Woodbridge,Va, USA
Registered: May 2003
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posted June 21, 2004 04:15 PM
Has anyone hear from Aurora Galleries about the signed copies of this book?,( I gave them my credit card info) maybe I under the wrong impression that this book will be available in May and signed shortly afterword,I have E-mailed Aurora Galleries and no response yet,maybe they are work on getting the book out to the people.I getting a little concern,as to when this book will be signed and mail out. |
Rick Mulheirn
Member Posts: 1916
From: England
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted June 21, 2004 05:45 PM
Apologies Big Al........ The prospect for Al Worden's book are mouth watering. Bring it on Al.......and Al!Regards, Rock |
Kevmac
Member Posts: 173
From: College Station, TX
Registered: Apr 2003
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posted July 05, 2004 02:21 AM
Originally posted by Robert Pearlman:
Thomas Dunne Books (a division of St. Martin's Press) is expected to ship "Two Sides of the Moon" in the U.S. beginning this October.Am wondering if this Scott/Leonov book will be available at the September Burbank show for Scott to sign, if there is a US shipping date of October? I would imagine the book is one of the main reasons he's appearing.
Thank you.
Kevin ------------------
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BMckay
Member Posts: 1576
From: MA, USA
Registered: Sep 2002
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posted July 26, 2004 01:30 PM
Does anybody have a copy signed by both authors? |
TrueNorth
Member Posts: 154
From: Bathurst, NB, Canada
Registered: Jun 2003
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posted April 18, 2005 10:25 AM
I have just finished the book (which yes, is signed by both, to my great pleasure). I thought it was excellent. To be honest, I have never made the effort to learn a whole lot about the Russian space programme, and so Leonov's part was extremely interesting, especially his insights into Gagarin and Korolev. And what a compelling and incredible life Leonov has lived.Dave Scott's part was better than expected. He tells his story in very readable and confortable way. His thoughts and descriptions of what it was like up there rival Cernan's. I thought he was classy throughout. I do wish however that he would have addressed Deke's version (from "Deke") directly. Instead he makes no mention that this was a point of contention. Is there an update on the possibility of an Al Worden book? This I would love to see. John [This message has been edited by TrueNorth (edited April 18, 2005).] |
TrueNorth
Member Posts: 154
From: Bathurst, NB, Canada
Registered: Jun 2003
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posted April 18, 2005 12:45 PM
Robert, I just found this quote from you on another thread: quote:
Originally posted by Robert Pearlman:
We now have statements from Scott and Irwin, and if memory serves, Slayton. Hopefully, Worden will add to that and at some point, Sieger as well.
I haven't read Jim Irwin's book or anything else about his take on the A15 cover affair. Can you elaborate? Thanks. John |
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