New York, New York: Houghton Mifflin Company, Date: 2000. First Edition Later Printing . Hardcover. Fine/Fine. With a personalized inscription of someone named, Selma, with the quote "Failure is not an option!" this FIRST EDITION, fifth printing hardcover is SIGNED by late astronaut Jim Lovell on half title page! Orig. published as "Lost Moon,'' this book tells the story of the 1970 Apollo mission that nearly ended in disaster.This is a commemorative edition of that book, which inspired the blockbuster 1995 Ron Howard film, & contains a new Preface by Lovell & author Jeffrey Kluger. The book is in Fine condition in a Fine DJ, just removed from being stored away like new! Completely clean, binding strong & straight, hinges secure. Pages white, with NO foxing or tanning; NO writing/highlighting/underlining; not ex-lib. The unclipped DJ is equally fine, with no wear or fading; nicely protected in new mylar cover Free! Please see our photos--they show the exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have on hand! Description & photos copyright Gargoyle Books. All orders processed before 2 pm weekdays (Pacific time) ship that day; weekends & holidays, next business day. 2000. Houghton Mifflin Company ISBN 0618056653 9780618056651 [US]