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Topic: The Apollo Photo Archive (Pickering, Bisney)
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Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 55967
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 02-12-2025 09:14 PM
   
From J.L. Pickering and John Bisney, authors of The Apollo Photo Archive series: "The Apollo Photo Archive" series comprises the most detailed pictorial record of the Apollo program ever created. Each mission, from Apollo 1 through 17, is featured in a single volume, each containing more than 500 photos and captions.Each mission is described, from the construction of the spacecraft and assembly of the crew, through the training, rollout, preflight festivities, countdown, launch, the flight itself, splashdown, and even postflight media appearances and related activities. The first two volumes (Apollo 1 and Apollo 7) will be released in October 2025... |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 55967
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 02-12-2025 09:15 PM
Apollo 1 in Photographs
by J.L. Pickering and John Bisney, with Ed Hengeveld The most complete pictorial record of the Apollo 1 tragedy. The first manned mission planned for the Apollo program also produced a first tragedy: no US astronaut had previously died aboard a spacecraft. The Apollo 1 command module caught fire on the launchpad, claiming the lives of all three astronauts on board. - Hardcover, 272 pages
- Schiffer Military History (October 28, 2025)
- ISBN-10: 076437009X
- ISBN-13: 978-0764370090
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Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 55967
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 02-12-2025 09:15 PM
Apollo 7 in Photographs
by J.L. Pickering and John Bisney, with Ed Hengeveld More than 700 images capture the history of the Apollo 7 mission, America's triumphant return to manned spaceflight. October 11, 1968, and the launch of Apollo 7 marked NASA's first manned spaceflight after the Apollo 1 disaster of January 1967. The success of Apollo 7 helped redirect the course of the Apollo program and, therefore, space history. - Hardcover, 336 pages
- Schiffer Military History (October 28, 2025)
- ISBN-10: 0764370103
- ISBN-13: 978-0764370106
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Axman
Member Posts: 879
From: Derbyshire UK
Registered: Mar 2023
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posted 02-13-2025 05:37 AM
Pre-ordered, but such a long time to wait... oh well. |
Axman
Member Posts: 879
From: Derbyshire UK
Registered: Mar 2023
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posted 02-15-2025 05:42 AM
Amazon informs me delivery date has changed from 28th October to 31st December.EDIT: From private correspondence it seems it's just in the UK. I would suggest to UK potential buyers to purchase direct from the States. |
Tom
Member Posts: 1792
From: New York
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 06-08-2025 03:02 PM
Looking forward to the October release of the Apollo 1 and Apollo 7 books! Is there any idea how far apart the future releases (through Apollo 17) will be? Thank you. |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 55967
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 06-08-2025 07:29 PM
Not to answer for him, but I just saw that J.L. posted an update to Facebook this evening. It doesn't address the pace of the future of the books, but... Since I am busy working on books for the most part these days, a quick update. Our 12 book Apollo series (Myself, John Bisney and Ed Hengeveld) is on track for first release in October. The Apollo 1 book is with the printer, and Apollo 7 is right behind. The three of us are thrilled with the way the books are turning out. In the meantime, we are well into work on future volumes. |
Jacques van Oene
Member Posts: 916
From: Houten, The Netherlands
Registered: Oct 2001
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posted 06-09-2025 05:45 AM
Ed Hengeveld posted on his Facebook page that there will be two books every year. He also shared the cover of the Apollo 8 book: |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 55967
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 10-17-2025 06:15 PM
Apollo 8 in Photographs
by J.L. Pickering and John Bisney, with Ed Hengeveld An unprecedented photographic study of the Apollo 8 mission, the first manned spaceflight to escape Earth's gravity and orbit the moon.The Apollo Photo Archive series comprises the most comprehensive pictorial record of America’s moon-landing program ever published. The series continues with the Apollo 8 launch in December 1968. Frank Borman, Jim Lovell, and Bill Anders achieved several historic firsts on this flight. Apollo 8 was the first manned flight to escape Earth’s gravity, and the first to orbit another celestial body (the moon). Launched by the Saturn V rocket, the crew of Apollo 8 reached 24,593 mph, setting both manned speed and distance-from-Earth records. The Apollo Photo Archive features images of spacecraft and rocket assembly, crew selection and training, preflight activities, mission countdown, launch, the flight itself, splashdown, and subsequent crew appearances and related activities. This particular volume includes more than 800 images. - Hardcover, 368 pages
- Schiffer Military History (February 28, 2026)
- ISBN-10: 0764370847
- ISBN-13: 978-0764370847
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astro-nut
Member Posts: 1093
From: Washington, IL
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 10-30-2025 12:46 PM
I received my Apollo 1 in Photographs book yesterday in the mail. I just had a chance to skim through it but it looks amazing with so many photos of the Apollo 1 crew and vehicle. Will have more time to look at it this weekend.Just wanted to say it is a neat book by J.L., John and Ed. Looking forward to the Apollo 7 and 8 books as well. Thank you. |
Jeff
Member Posts: 643
From: Fayetteville, NC. USA
Registered: May 2009
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posted 11-21-2025 09:44 AM
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Originally posted by Axman:
Amazon informs me delivery date has changed from 28th October to 31st December.
I just received notification from Amazon that the updated delivery for the Apollo 7 book is between December 18th and January 20th. Supply chain was cited as the reason for the delay. |
Axman
Member Posts: 879
From: Derbyshire UK
Registered: Mar 2023
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posted 11-21-2025 10:03 AM
Amazon.uk are annoying me greatly. This is now a constant theme for books published in the States.I have discovered it is far easier, less complicated, and with little cost difference to go straight onto Amazon.com and order it directly from the US. In fact, on many occasions, it has been cheaper to buy a book direct from the US despite the postal rates being obviously higher; and also, the quality is better - many books I purchased directly are glossy pages with proper binding and hard covers. The UK versions, however, arriving many months later, are cheap second rate copies, printed by Amazon in the UK on what looks like a fax machine. |
J.L
Member Posts: 696
From: Bloomington, Illinois, USA
Registered: May 2005
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posted 11-21-2025 11:08 AM
Amazon US just placed their stocking orders this week, so they should have/show stock imminently. |
Jeff
Member Posts: 643
From: Fayetteville, NC. USA
Registered: May 2009
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posted 11-21-2025 12:09 PM
Thanks for that update, J.L. |
astro-nut
Member Posts: 1093
From: Washington, IL
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 11-24-2025 01:30 PM
I received my Apollo 7 in Photographs book in the mail over the weekend. Another great piece of work done by John Bisney, J.L. Pickering and Ed Hengeveld.Looking forward to the Apollo 8 book in March and follow up missions. Keep up the great work John, J.L. and Ed. |
astro-nut
Member Posts: 1093
From: Washington, IL
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 12-19-2025 09:40 AM
I received my "Apollo 8 in Photographs" book last night in the mail. I took a quick look at it and it is amazing with all the photos. As always, the authors did an excellent job!!I am looking forward to the Apollo 9 and 10 books. Hopefully the authors will continue on with the Mercury, Gemini and the Space Shuttle Programs. An excellent book just like Apollo 1 and 7!! Thank you. |
Rick Mulheirn
Member Posts: 4670
From: England
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 12-20-2025 10:36 AM
Do the books come with a sleeve? |
astro-nut
Member Posts: 1093
From: Washington, IL
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 12-20-2025 01:45 PM
My Apollo 1 and Apollo 7 books came with a sleeve, but my Apollo 8 book did not come with a sleeve. |
Rick Mulheirn
Member Posts: 4670
From: England
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 12-20-2025 02:01 PM
Thank you. |
Philip
Member Posts: 6376
From: Brussels, Belgium
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 12-23-2025 03:59 AM
European readers: - Apollo 1 available since the first week of December 2025
- Apollo 7 will be second week of January 2026
- Apollo 8 can be pre-ordered in books stores now
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nelyubov
Member Posts: 144
From: USA
Registered: Sep 2003
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posted 01-03-2026 06:35 PM
My Apollo 8 book did not come with a sleeve. I think that all Apollo 8 books did not come with a sleeve. |
Jay
Member Posts: 85
From: Bloomington, Illinois, USA
Registered: May 2005
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posted 01-04-2026 10:23 AM
I just wanted to give you an update on the dust cover situation with the Apollo 8 book. Our publisher is aware of the problem, and a fix is in the works. As soon as I know more, I will pass that info along. Thank you for being understanding. — J.L. Pickering |
MOL
Member Posts: 223
From: Los Angeles, CA
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 01-04-2026 06:54 PM
Same here - no sleeve on Apollo 8 but my Apollo 7 and 1 did have a sleeve. |
Rick Mulheirn
Member Posts: 4670
From: England
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 01-05-2026 11:11 AM
Apollo 1 just landed, replete with sleeve. Superb! Excellent quality of print on good stock paper. Congratulations to all involved. Apollo 7 due within the week. Apollo 8 pre ordered.  |
Tom
Member Posts: 1792
From: New York
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 01-18-2026 11:02 AM
I received my Apollo 8 book (without dust cover) yesterday... fantastic book!I received Apollo 1 and 7 books earlier with dust covers. Congrats to authors... really looking forward to Apollo 9 and Apollo 10 books this year! |
Rick Mulheirn
Member Posts: 4670
From: England
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 01-18-2026 11:14 AM
There has already been an Apollo 11 photo book from JL and John: for the 50 anniversary I think. Will this be revised and reprinted to be aesthetically in keeping with 1, 7, 8 and I presume 9 and 10, etc.? |
heng44
Member Posts: 3816
From: Netherlands
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 01-20-2026 12:57 PM
We plan to use mostly different photos for the NEW Apollo 11 book.
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Rick Mulheirn
Member Posts: 4670
From: England
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 01-20-2026 01:49 PM
Thanks Ed. |
Tom
Member Posts: 1792
From: New York
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 01-26-2026 01:22 PM
Update... Apollo 8 sleeve arrived today! |
TPTK
New Member Posts: 4
From: New Jersey
Registered: Jan 2017
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posted 02-01-2026 04:14 PM
Is there any means to get a Apollo 8 dust jacket if the book was purchased from Amazon? Thanks. |
J.L
Member Posts: 696
From: Bloomington, Illinois, USA
Registered: May 2005
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posted 02-01-2026 08:01 PM
Based on Amazon reviews and few messages sent to me, there appears to still be some folks out there who received copies of Apollo 8 In Photographs without a dust jacket.Here is the fix from our publisher: Customers that received a jacketless book that would like a jacket should contact [email protected] providing proof of purchase and a mailing address; we will mail them a jacket free of charge. |
Blackarrow
Member Posts: 3923
From: Belfast, United Kingdom
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 02-10-2026 04:03 PM
As a matter of interest, assuming of course that all goes well, do the authors intend to do "Artemis 2 in Pictures"? Buying that would be a no-brainer! |
Jeff
Member Posts: 643
From: Fayetteville, NC. USA
Registered: May 2009
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posted 02-13-2026 10:55 AM
My Apollo 8 dust jacket arrived today. I appreciate the easy fix. |
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