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Topic: Astronaut and space-related audio books
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capoetc
Member Posts: 1698
From: Newnan GA (USA)
Registered: Aug 2005
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posted 07-25-2006 07:18 PM
   
I recently picked up a copy of John Glenn's autobiography (with Nick Taylor) in audio book form (I already have a 1st edition autographed by Senator Glenn, but I picked up the audio book cheap, and it sounded like fun since it was read by John Glenn himself).I must admit, it was really very fun listening to John Glenn telling his life story himself... I could almost imagine I was sitting with him on his front porch listening to him talk! So: - If you can pick up a copy of Glenn's audio book, I highly recommend it!
- Does anyone know of any other space-program related audio books also read by the author?
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MarylandSpace
Member Posts: 934
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Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 07-25-2006 07:53 PM
Although read by others, there is Moonshot and Schirra's Space.I do agree with you that John Glenn reading his autobiography is awesome. |
FFrench
Member Posts: 3090
From: San Diego
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 07-25-2006 08:13 PM
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Originally posted by capoetc:
does anyone know of any other space-program related audio books also read by the author?
Jim Lovell co-reads an abridged audiotape of "Lost Moon." Ed Mitchell reads an abridged audiotape of "The Way of the Explorer." Gene Cernan reads an abridged audiotape of "The Last Man on the Moon." I also know that there is an Apollo astronaut, who wrote one of the best autobiographies by far, recording an UNabridged version of his book this month... but I don't think the info. is public yet. It's sure to be a great one though! |
spaceman1953
Member Posts: 932
From: South Bend, IN United States of America
Registered: Apr 2002
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posted 04-20-2007 04:09 PM
An area library recently had a huge stash of audio books on its regular, permanent sale table but looking closely, most of them were abridged. I, personally, would prefer unabridged astronaut-read books, in case anyone with any influence on such things/publishers/producers should be reading this. Oh, and I think Jim Lovell also reads his book on tape too? |
FFrench
Member Posts: 3090
From: San Diego
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 04-20-2007 05:40 PM
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Originally posted by Gene:
Oh, and I think Jim Lovell also reads his book on tape too?
Yes - it's in my list earlier in this thread. |
dfox
Member Posts: 193
From: Scarsdale, NY, United States
Registered: Mar 2010
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posted 10-08-2010 04:01 PM
Lately, I have been listening to audio versions of Astronaut autobiographies/space history books. This is a great way to pass the time on my commute.Thus far I have found the following books with audio versions: - Lost Moon (Lovell)
- Magnificent Desolation (Aldrin)
- Schirra's Space (Schirra)
- The All-American Boys (Cunningham)
They are all great in their own way.Is anyone aware of any other space related audio books out there? Editor's note: Threads merged. |
FFrench
Member Posts: 3090
From: San Diego
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 10-08-2010 04:02 PM
Gordon Cooper, Gene Cernan and John Glenn's autobiographies were released as audiobooks, as was Sally Ride's first book (and at least one later book, "The Third Planet"). Ed Mitchell's "Way of the Explorer" was also released as an audiobook.Cunningham's is the only memoir I know that is both unabridged and read by the author. Lovell's is interesting as, despite mostly being read by someone else, he occasionally breaks in first person to narrate himself. For books about, but not by, the spacefarer, Colin Burgess's "Teacher In Space" is also on CD. "First Man," about Armstrong, was released as an audiobook too. |
dfox
Member Posts: 193
From: Scarsdale, NY, United States
Registered: Mar 2010
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posted 10-08-2010 04:02 PM
Oh yes, thanks. I forgot about Glenn's book! I have listened to that one. I will get the others. |
ASCAN1984
Member Posts: 999
From: County Down, Nothern Ireland
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 10-09-2010 12:55 AM
Oh, and High Calling about Rick Husband read by Evelyn Husband. |
divemaster
Member Posts: 1340
From: ridgefield, ct
Registered: May 2002
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posted 03-27-2011 03:55 AM
Unabridged audiobook of "Last Man On The Moon" is available on iTunes. Don't know how I missed it. I guess cassette sales are down. Good to hear Geno telling his stories again. Plus, you don't have to worry about misplacing your autographed copy.Don't know how I missed this one. One of my favorite autobiographies. Editor's note: Threads merged. |
Buel
Member Posts: 104
From: UK
Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 12-27-2012 11:11 AM
I have just been looking for Gene Cernan's audiobook version of his book and am pleasantly surprised to see that he narrates it too. To be honest, I'm not too keen on any of the astronaut's books on audiobook unless they are narrated by them.Please can I ask can anyone to supply a list of all the astronauts who do their own narrating on their books? Editor's note: Threads merged. |
garymilgrom
Member Posts: 1509
From: Atlanta, GA, USA
Registered: Feb 2007
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posted 12-27-2012 11:49 AM
I really enjoyed Walt Cunningham's read of "All American Boys" and thanks to this thread I just bought Cernan's audio book on iTunes.Thanks! |
Buel
Member Posts: 104
From: UK
Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 12-28-2012 03:24 AM
Okay, so far I have found the following information on audiobooks by astronauts.
Please feel free to post any others and I shall re-post the updated version.Audiobooks narrated by themselves: - Jim Lovell co-reads an abridged version of "Lost Moon."
- Ed Mitchell reads an abridged version of "The Way of the Explorer."
- Gene Cernan reads an abridged version of "The Last Man on the Moon."
- Walt Cunningham reads unabridged version of "The All-American Boys
- John Glenn reads an abridged version of "A Memoir"
Audiobooks NOT narrated by themselves: - Buzz Aldrin: Magnificent Desolation
- Wally Schirra: Scirra's's Space
- Gordon Cooper: Leap of Faith
- Neil Armstrong: First Man
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Buel
Member Posts: 104
From: UK
Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 04-03-2013 01:55 AM
Any others here, please?Where can I find Cernan's "Last Man on The Moon" audio book in the UK? I see on 'Audacity' it is only available in the U.S. |
astrobar1
Member Posts: 32
From: Elkhart, IN, USA
Registered: Apr 2005
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posted 04-03-2013 07:07 AM
Ed Mitchell also has a 3-CD set on his website. It is a signed 3 Disc Box Set and Includes: - The View from Space, A Message of Peace
- To The Moon and Back I - An Extraordinary Journey
- To The Moon and Back II - Return To Home Planet
The last two are his narration of his Apollo 14 flight. I found them interesting. |
Tykeanaut
Member Posts: 1527
From: Worcestershire, England, UK.
Registered: Apr 2008
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posted 04-03-2013 08:07 AM
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Originally posted by Buel:
Where can I find Cernan's "Last Man on The Moon" audio book in the UK?
I think you can get a download via Amazon. Is that what you mean? |
garymilgrom
Member Posts: 1509
From: Atlanta, GA, USA
Registered: Feb 2007
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posted 04-03-2013 09:21 AM
Chris (Tykeanaut) is correct. Click here to see the item on Amazon's UK store. |
Buel
Member Posts: 104
From: UK
Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 04-21-2013 05:08 PM
Ah, I've just seen that that is an mp3 CD that has to be delivered? Im after a download, if possible! |
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