Signed book: The Beauty of Space: Space Art from the International Association of Astronomical Artists. First edition. International Association of Astronomical Artists, 2011. Hardcover with dust jacket, 12.75 x 11, 184 pages. Signed throughout in ink by fifteen space artists—highlighted by Apollo 12 moonwalker Alan Bean—plus Michelle Rouche, William Hartmann, Don Davis, Dirk Terrell, Don Dixon, Dan Durda, Jon Ramer, Aldo Spadoni, Rick Sternbach, Dana Berry, Carolyn Poco, Raymond Cassel, Charley Kohlhase, and Michael Carroll. Aldo Spadoni also adds a wonderful original painting to the last page, showing a beautiful lunar landscape view of the Earth. The oversized color 11 x 13 prints are signed by Marilynn Flynn, Don Dixon, David A. Hardy, Pat Rawlings, and Michael Carroll. In overall fine to very fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the International Association of Astronomical Artists.
