Moon

Loske, Alexandra

£20.00

This beautiful visual history of the moon explores humanity’s endless fascination with its closest cosmic neighbour. From humankind’s first lunar recordings through to present-day myths and new exploration efforts, this original and diverting account intertwines artistic, religious and political interpretations with critical scientific study and observation.

Publish Date: 04/10/2018

Description

A source of light in the dark of night and our ever-changing cosmic companion, the Moon has fascinated humankind since we first gazed into the sky.

In this extensively illustrated and illuminating volume, art historian Alexandra Loske and astronomer Robert Massey present a rich and curious history. From its violent birth through to the exhilarating story of the Space Race and current exploration efforts, discover the many faces of the Moon and how they have shaped humanity’s existence.

Additional information

Weight 999 g
Dimensions 238 × 194 × 26 mm
Author

Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Hardback

Pages

240

Language

English

Edition
Dewey

523.3 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K