Putting a man on the moon, and then returning him safely back to earth required three main things to be developed; the spacecraft, the launch vehicles and the astronauts protective clothing. This amazing book: Spacesuits: Within the Collections of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, take you on a journey of discovery through the research and the development of the latter. With a close look at the pressure suits that were created during those years in the run-up to the lunar mission, this book features dramatic photos of the collection housed at the Smithsonian, including many that have never been seen before. Anyone with any kind of space travel will absolutely devour this book.
Related: 100 OF THE BEST BOOKS FOR MEN VOL. 1
Star Wars: The Ultimate Action Figure Collection ($28) gives you the definitive, complete collection of over 2,500 Star Wars action figures that have been produced over the best part of the last four decades. Collectors and fans alike are finally able to trace each character’s evolution in toy from right from their first appearance through […]