Dark Side of the Moon: A Full Record of Humanity's First Moon Landing in Pictures

Author: Time Archive Editorial Committee
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Publishing Date: 2006-10-01
Features: The most comprehensive and collectible illustrated archive of the first human moon landing to date. On every clear and starry night, sitting on the balcony, or under the faint yet bright light of the waxing and waning moon, thoughts surge and emotions overflow—whether it's melancholy for the times, yearning for the future, or reminiscing about the past. Perhaps no celestial body can evoke such rich and complex emotions as the moon. "The story of exploration is first and foremost the story of humanity!" — William Gatzman "I believe that our nation should achieve the goal of sending a man to the moon and returning him safely to Earth before the end of this decade." — President John F. Kennedy's speech to Congress on May 25, 1961 "On July 1969, humans from Earth, the only planet in the solar system, left their first footprints on the moon. We came here on a peaceful journey in the name of all humankind." — A message inscribed on the metal plate left on the moon by Apollo 11 "July 20, 1969, an ordinary-looking day, yet destined to leave an unforgettable memory in the path of human civilization. On this day, the Apollo 11 lunar module 'Eagle' gently descended to the moon carrying two American lunar astronauts, Neil Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin. It was a desolate world, yet also one filled with curiosity and the unknown. From this point on, human footsteps were imprinted on the closest planet to Earth. This was an exhilarating and luxurious journey. The moon landing took human curiosity to unprecedented heights. Rather than viewing the Apollo program as a grand American endeavor to conquer the moon, it was more like a lavish adventure for all of humanity. In this unprecedented exploration, the journey of human civilization reached an unprecedented pinnacle! This book comprehensively documents the human moon landing journey of the 20th century. The Apollo program of the past brought us a glorious and radiant era, and what awaits us is a new wave of moon landing fever!