{"product_id":"space-posters-paintings-art-about-nasa-hardcover","title":"Space: Posters \u0026 Paintings: Art about NASA - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBill Schwartz\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA superb, evocative selection of paintings and illustrations recording the history of space exploration, by artists commissioned by the NASA Art Program from 1962 onwards.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe countdown has started! In 2025 and 2026, NASA will launch two missions to the moon and beyond. Not only will they go further into space than ever before, but they will seek to establish the first permanent moon base. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSpace: Posters \u0026amp; Paintings: Art About NASA\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e showcases a superb selection of paintings and illustrations recording the history of space exploration. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom as early as 1962, the NASA Art Program commissioned artists to capture the importance of their work by giving them unprecedented access to on-site life at NASA, from the technicians at work and the suiting-up of astronauts, to the launch sites. Originally created for educational purposes, the artworks also include incredible, stylized posters portraying humans' ambitions far beyond our planet, among them astronauts working on the moon, space shuttles and far away planets. This book is a real treasure for all those fans of life beyond Earth.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor over 25 years, \u003cb\u003eBill Schwartz\u003c\/b\u003e has been involved in the production, distribution, licensing and branding of high-profile entertainment content on a global basis. Along with licensing or acquiring thousands of hours of feature films, television series and documentaries, Bill has created and produced 20 broadcast documentaries, including \u003ci\u003eTerror On The Titanic, Howard Hughes: The Real Aviator \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eValkyrie: The Plot To Kill Hitler.\u003c\/i\u003e Of all of Bill's productions, his passion project was \u003ci\u003eJourney to Mars\u003c\/i\u003e, a documentary about NASA's Viking Pathfinder, the first vehicle to explore the surface of Mars. The story, the trust and the investment required gave a true insight to the drama and courage of the people and technology at NASA. Thus, when an opportunity presented itself to create a book of inspiring photographs about NASA milestones, it was an offer too good to pass up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 12.6 x 10 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 17, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52613694488858,"sku":"9781788842785","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/5604\/6618\/files\/fK_bAZdCT09781788842785.webp?v=1785416602","url":"https:\/\/j-s-five-and-dime.myshopify.com\/products\/space-posters-paintings-art-about-nasa-hardcover","provider":"J \u0026 S Five and Dime","version":"1.0","type":"link"}