In Letters of Note: Space,Shaun Usher brings together fascinating correspondence about the universe beyond our planet,containing hopeful thoughts about the future of space travel,awestruck messages penned about the worlds beyond our own and celebrations of the human ingenuity that has facilitated our understanding of the cosmos. Includes letters by: Buzz Aldrin,Isaac Asimov,Marion Carpenter,Yuri Gagarin,Ann Druyan,Stanley Kubrick,Alexander Graham Bell,Neil DeGrasse Tyson & many more
Publisher: Canongate BooksISBN: 9781786895424Number of pages: 160Weight: 111 gDimensions: 178 x 111 x 12 mmEdition: Main
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Praise for Letters of Note: The literary equivalent of a box of chocolates - bite-sized and pure addictive pleasure...The result is beautifully produced,with photographs and colour facsimiles of much of the correspondenceAddictive,like dipping into a bag of variously tempting assorted candies,knowing that the next one will always bring surprise and pleasureA gloriously presented compilationAs a guide to letters that deserve a wider readership,Usher's compilation is hard to beatQuite literally the most enjoyable volume it is possible to imagine. Every page is a marvelIt is hard to see how Letters Of Note could ever be surpassedFunny,tragic,brilliantly incisive,historic,lyrical,romantic and studiedly offensive,this stupendous compendium of letters ancient and modern is my book of the year. You will never tire of itIt is inspiring,and often sad,funny,and occasionally quite surrealA wonderful collection of magical missives...It'll have you reaching for pen and paperA truly extraordinary reading experience
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