Neil deGrasse Tyson "Space Chronicles" Signed Limited Edition w/COA Leather-Bound [Sealed]

Personally signed by Neil deGrasse Tyson, the legendary astrophysicist, author, and science communicator.

RARE EASTON PRESS SIGNED LIMITED EDITION WITH COA.

Easton Press, Nowarlk CT. Neil deGrasse Tyson (Author), Avis Lang (Editor). "Space Chronicles: Facing the Ultimate Frontier". Signed Limited Edition. As New, sealed in the shrink-wrap without any flaws. Luxuriously bound in full genuine leather. Includes original COA by the publisher.

Neil deGrasse Tyson is an astrophysicist with the American Museum of Natural History and the New York Times best-selling author of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry. He lives in New York City.

Avis Lang is a research associate at the American Museum of Natural History’s Hayden Planetarium. For half a decade, she edited Tyson’s Natural History magazine column, Universe, parts of which became the basis for his Astrophysics for People in a Hurry, and later edited his anthology Space Chronicles. She lives in New York City.

A great choice for your space and science library or an ideal gift idea for a scientist or explorer! 

“Tyson has become the most influential science communicator in the country.” - VOX

About the book

A thought-provoking and humorous collection on NASA and the future of space travel.

Neil deGrasse Tyson is a rare breed of astrophysicist, one who can speak as easily and brilliantly with popular audiences as with professional scientists. Now that NASA has put human space flight effectively on hold―with a five- or possibly ten-year delay until the next launch of astronauts from U.S. soil―Tyson’s views on the future of space travel and America’s role in that future are especially timely and urgent. This book represents the best of Tyson’s commentary, including a candid new introductory essay on NASA and partisan politics, giving us an eye-opening manifesto on the importance of space exploration for America’s economy, security, and morale. Thanks to Tyson’s fresh voice and trademark humor, his insights are as delightful as they are provocative, on topics that range from the missteps that shaped our recent history of space travel to how aliens, if they existed, might go about finding us.

Key themes and content:

The "Why" of Space Exploration: Tyson makes a case for why space exploration is crucial for America's economy, security, and morale, even as the space shuttle program ended.

NASA's Role: The book includes a new introduction on NASA and politics, discussing the agency's challenges and the need for a clear vision.

History and Future: It reflects on the history of space travel, from early attempts to the moon landing, and looks ahead to future possibilities.

Science and Society: Tyson addresses common questions about space, from the physics of time travel to the possibility of alien life, in a humorous and thought-provoking way.

Inspiration: A central argument is that manned missions beyond Earth orbit are necessary to generate the public enthusiasm needed to encourage young people to pursue careers in science and engineering.

Style and structure:

A collection of essays and commentary, making it easy to read in sections.
Features Tyson's trademark humor and accessible, "fresh voice".
Includes illustrations and tweets for added engagement.