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A superb, evocative selection of paintings and illustrations recording the history of space exploration, by artists commissioned by the NASA Art Program from 1962 onwards.The 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.
Space: Posters & Paintings: Art About NASA showcases a superb selection of paintings and illustrations recording the history of space exploration.
From 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.
About the author
Bill Schwartz is a lifelong devotee to the world of the automobile. For over 40 years, he has collected and restored cars, fuelling a deep understanding and unwavering enthusiasm for the subject. Schwartz isn't just a spectator; he's a fixture at the most revered automotive gatherings, from the elegant concours of Pebble Beach and The Quail meets, to such thrilling races of Goodwood's Revivals. To truly capture the essence of the world’s most exceptional vehicles, he goes beyond the surface and has formed personal relationships with the world’s leading car manufacturers. This commitment to firsthand knowledge gives readers a first-hand perspective. His background includes the production of 20 broadcast documentaries, three NASA-based published books, in addition to his continued global licensing and bespoke automotive business activities. Bill resides in Santa Monica, California.
