ISBN10: 0160732395, ISBN13: 9780160732393, [publisher: NASA, USA Government sponsored publication, NASA History Division, Washington, D.C.] Hardcover Hardcover, 4 mint books with dust wrappers, unused condition. This is a heavy, and large 8vo, book-set, of 4 titles, for domestic sale only. Actual postage will be charged for the item weight, upon purchase (est. 12-14 lbs.) An unusually extensive account of the Space Race between America and Russia, from the author's intimate Russian connection as a Soviet scientist working on the programs throughout a long career, from the capture of German rocket technology up to the success of the Russians with the Gagarin flight. He also reflects on the race with America over the course of time, and ends in Vol. 4 with describing the Russian lunar program of the 1960s. Mint unread set of 4 books, with jackets, re-published in USA by NASA, this was an important account of the Russian space program, and is of unique value to understanding the entire time period of the "space race" , and for the future exploration of the cosmos. Translated from the Russian, it is as complete a story as one could ever hope for, and a fascinating tale. It first appeared in the Soviet Union between 1994 and 1999. the American translation first appeared in 2005. The 4 books are: Vol. 1, Rockets and People, Vol. 2, Creating a Rocket Industry, Vol 3, Hot Days of the Cold War, and Vol. 4, the Moon Race. Fine condition in fine dust jackets ...