Here we offer a selection of books, handsigned by famous pilots and astronauts. It's worth recalling that some of
these legends have already left the Earth permanently, while many of the others charge £100+ for an autograph.
£80
 
We always have several hand-signed copies of
Gen Chuck Yeager's autobiographies in stock!
Why? Because they are thoroughly readable
books by a true legend with 'the right stuff'!
This, the first volume, tells the fascinating tale
of Gen Yeager's combat missions through to
his time as a test pilot at Muroc / Edwards.
We have a copy that is also signed by the
influential female politician Norma Paulus
who was apparently at dinner with Yeager!
 
 
This, the second volume, is also signed by
Gen Yeager's wingman, ace Bud Anderson
It brings the story right up to date: both
books are essential additions to a space
or aviation collection.
  
£80
£30
 
Hand-signed, first edition, first printing autobiography
of aviatrix Jerrie Cobb. Among her many outstanding
accomplishments, Jerrie Cobb was the first American
woman to qualify as an astronaut. Dedicated.
 
 
Hand-signed by Buzz Aldrin this large format
book was intended for children. With its beautiful
paintings and candid insights into the early life
of the second man to walk on the Moon, the book
has become a prized addition to many collections.
 
£75
£75
 
Hand-signed copies of Dr Buzz Aldrin's
new children's book should be with us any
day. As with his previous picture-book,
this is a beautiful volume, destined to be
very collectable in the future.
  
 
Hand-signed copies of Dr Buzz Aldrin's
long-awaited new autobiography are available
now! These are flat-signed rather than
on a bookplate as at the UK signings.
  
£90
£80
 
A highly readable paperback by the
'power behind the throne' of Mission Control!
Chris Kraft 's well-written autobiography
is hand-signed
 
 
Alan Bean has co-authored and hand-signed
this large-scale volume with Andrew Chaikin.
It charts the history of manned spaceflight in
paintings, photographs and excellent text.
   Hi! Couple of things! Do you ship to the UK? Is the book undedicated?
£75
(ie: just signed!) Cheers! David
£105
 
This large-scale volume of his paintings has been
hand-signed by Apollo 12 Astronaut Alan Bean
  
Hand-signed by Gemini, Apollo & ASTP Astronaut
Tom Stafford, this enthralling account of his
four missions into space is a really interesting
read by a true spaceflight legend!
 
£85
£50
 
A large-format book hand-signed and
dedicated to Donn Eisele, by five-flight
veteran Cosmonaut Vladimir Djanibekov.
This is a large, sumptuous volume with
500 pages of paintings and photos.
  
 
Co-written by two legendary space-travellers,
Col David Scott has hand-signed this increasingly
hard-to-find account of the competition between
the US and the USSR to be the first to send a
man to the Moon. We also have copies signed
by co-author Alexei Leonov
  
£95
£85
 
We have several hand-signed copies of this truly
fascinating hard-back. John Glenn was the first
American to orbit the Earth in 1962, but was then
not allowed to take part in further missions because
of his iconic status. Following a 25-year career as a
Senator, in 1998 Col Glenn finally flew into space a
second time aboard 'Discovery'.
  

 
This enthralling autobiography is hand-signed
by M.Scott Carpenter. In many ways the
'forgotten' Mercury Astronaut, Carpenter was the
second American to orbit the Earth. It is generally
believed that he was held responsible for his capsule
landing wildly off course, and he was not selected
for further missions: he went on to achieve success
in the field of marine research.
 
£75
£60
 
This paperback autobiography is hand-signed
by the late Wally Schirra and Ed Buckbee.
By the only American to fly aboard Mercury,
Gemini and Apollo spacecraft, this is an entertaining
and absorbing account of the early years of
space exploration which includes a DVD full of
interesting material!
 
 
This extremely interesting account of the Apollo
Program was written by two of the original Mercury
Astronauts. This rare first edition is hand-signed by
the first American in Space, Alan Shepard, sadly
deceased. A real collector's item! We also have
a copy signed by the late Gordon Cooper!
  
From
£75
£150
 
This hardbacked edition is hand-signed by
legendary Mercury Astronaut Gordon Cooper.
This is now a very rare and highly collectable item,
offered at a competitive price
  

Apollo 16 Moonwalker Charlie Duke wrote this account
of his life as an Astronaut and his subsequent Christian
mission with his wife Dotty. This hand-signed
hardback is a fascinating account of the way a journey
to the Moon affected many of the Apollo Astronauts
  
£70
£80

Apollo 15 Astronaut Jim Irwin wrote this intensely
personal account of the epiphany he experienced
on his return from the Moon. This dedicated
hand-signed soft-covered edition is one of
the more difficult autographs to obtain, and bears
a truly superb signature in black sharpie.
 
 
Written by the last Astronaut to walk on the Moon,
Gene Cernan, this hand-signed autobiography is
a great read and wonderful addition to any collection.
  
£70
£85
This 1st edition, hard-backed SF novel is hand-signed
by co-writer and Apollo 11 Astronaut Buzz Aldrin, the
second man to walk on the Moon's surface in July 1969
Aldrin's autographs are becoming difficult to obtain
nowadays, so this represents an excellent opportunity
to obtain both a rare book and a valuable collectable!
 
Another hard-backed 1st edition novel, hand-signed
by Apollo 11 Astronaut Buzz Aldrin.
This thought-provoking tale, of how the family of a
dead astronaut takes on the task of finding the
alien encyclopedias he died attempting to retrieve,
was widely praised by scientists and authors alike.
We have several dedicated copies at a very
reasonable price!
  
£35
£70

Written and hand-signed by Gene Kranz, this is
a fascinating account of his career as a NASA flight
director. A great read, and a worthy addition to any
space book collection!

  
 
Astronaut and artist Alan Bean co-wrote and
illustrated this stunningly beautiful book. His
paintings display the true colours of the Moon,
revealing much more about our mysterious
companion than words or photographs could
ever do. Hand-signed on a large book-plate,
designed by Bean himself.
  
£75
£75
 
The epic journey of the crippled Apollo 13 spacecraft is
known to most because of the gripping film starring
Tom Hanks. Astronaut James Lovell's account
provides an amazing insight into this heroic episode
in the conquest of the Moon. Hand-signed
 
 
Hand-signed by Astronaut James Lovell
this is the re-worked version 'Apollo 13'.
 
£75
£80
Apollo Moon Missions: The Unsung Heroes is
autographed by Apollo 13 astronaut Fred Haise.
A fascinating account of the behind-the-scenes
efforts that allowed 12 men to walk on the Moon,
this is a must-have for all space fans.
  
This is a hand-signed hardbacked first edition of
Dr Ed Mitchell's quest to unite science and
metaphysics. A fascinating first-hand account of the
impact space travel can have on the psyche, Mitchell's
book would be a great addition to any collection.
 
£70
£50
 
As if this splendid DVD wasn't enough,
ours are hand-signed by Dr Ed Mitchell
 If you've never watched this, you have a
real treat in store!
  
Another book written by astronaut Sally Ride and
science writer Tam O'Shaughnessy. Full of full-color
photographs of the Earth from space, this new edition
explores everything that makes our home planet such
a special member of the Solar System. As above, this
excellent volume is intended for 11 - 13 year-olds, but
is enjoyable at any level! Hand-signed by both authors!
 
£40
£40
 

Pioneering astronaut Sally Ride and noted science
writer Tam O'Shaughnessy re-create the Voyager
adventure in this dramatically illustrated book. They
describe the spacecraft's astonishing discoveries, from
previously unseen rings around the giant planets to
unimagined volcanoes on their moons and violent
storms in their atmospheres.
Hand-signed by both authors!

 
 
America's first female astronaut Sally Ride
and noted science writer Tam O'Shaughnessy
 explain what we know about Mars today and what
we hope to learn about Mars in the future,
including whether primitive life does exist
somewhere beneath its barren surface.
Hand-signed by both authors!
 
£40
£55
 

Jay Barbree's fascinating account of a 50-year
career reporting the heady days of space exploration is
 hand-signed. A must-have addition to any collection, not
least for the chapter describing the dramatic and tragic
events surrounding the Apollo 1 disaster.
 

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