posted 08-30-2012 07:22 AM               

According to the website, the books wont ship for a couple of months, but you can reserve a copy now. Might be a nice memento to have in your collection.

Neil Armstrong, 1930-2012
"That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind."

From the editors of LIFE, America's leading name in photojournalism...

Easton Press is proud to present an exclusive leather-bound volume honoring the life and achievement of American astronaut Neil Armstrong — first man to ever set foot on the moon. Assembled by the editors of LIFE and filled with inspiring images, this unique book brings you the story of Neil Armstrong and one of mankind's greatest achievements.

8 1/2" x 10 7/8", 96pp. Available 10/31/12.

posted 09-11-2012 08:12 PM               

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Originally posted by gliderpilotuk:
Sainsburys have hardback copies for £19.99. Seems like a bargain.

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posted 09-12-2012 12:17 PM               

Neil Armstrong 1930-2012 — By the Editors of LIFE

Commemorative Book Captures the Life of an American Icon (From His Boyhood Years to the Day He Changed the World Forever)

In 1969, the world watched in awe as Neil Armstrong took "one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind." More than 40 years later, at a time when the world is again marveling at the wonders of space as the space rover beams remarkable images back from Mars, we stop to commemorate the man whose name is forever linked to space exploration and one of the greatest accomplishments in human history. A new commemorative book, Neil Armstrong 1930-2012 (Time Home Entertainment Inc.; hardcover; 2012; $17.95), celebrates the life of a very private man who suddenly belonged to the world — and to history — when he bravely set foot on the moon.

The book is filled with dozens of images captured by LIFE photographers; these range from photographs of Armstrong's childhood years growing up in Ohio when he first discovered his love of flight, to the historic space race of the 50's and 60's, to the tick-tock coverage of Apollo 11. He was, according to Neil Armstrong 1930-2012, shy, dutiful, likable, and preternaturally calm under pressure (perhaps the most important characteristic of an astronaut).

His first step on the moon instantly granted Armstrong the lifelong label of American hero and icon, but as thrillingly documented in the pages of this commemorative LIFE tribute, his entire life was always about pushing the limits in service for his country, from his time in the Korean War to his days as a test pilot, to his moon walk and beyond.

The editors at LIFE vigorously carry on the traditions of excellence in photography, journalism and storytelling about our country and our world, which began with the founding of LIFE magazine in 1936 by editor and publisher Henry R. Luce. They have published books on a broad range of subjects, including New York Times bestsellers One Nation, LIFE Picture Puzzle and The American Journey of Barack Obama. The LIFE channel on TIME.com features LIFE's legendary photo archives. The acclaimed LIFE for iPad app reached #1 in 33 countries shortly after its November 2010 launch.

• Time Home Entertainment, Inc.
  
• Publication date: October 16, 2012
  
• $17.95; Hardcover; ISBN 978-1-61893-073-6