Written to commemorate the bicentennial in 1976, james a. It is a fictionalized history of the united states space program, with a particular emphasis on manned. The source by james michener, first edition abebooks passion for books. Micheners masterly chronicle of south africa is an epic tale of adventurers, scoundrels, and ministers, the best and worst of two continents who carve an empire out of a vast wilderness. The story deals with several families living in the chesapeake bay area around virginia and maryland, from 1583 to 1978. This television series aired april 1418, 1985 and won an. Micheners numerous bestselling novels also included the. James was born on february 3, 1907 in new york, united states. James a michener biography and list of works james a michener books. James a michener books biography and list of works author. Already a renowned chronicler of the epic events of world history, james a.
Americas space program, from ww ii roots to the 1980s, is the subject of micheners new megafactionso those readers who relished the dynastyhistoricalromance aspects of his multicentury epics chesapeake, the covenant, etc. The book explains the interactions between the many groups of pioneers that settled the area. The pittsburgh press in his stunning new novel, bestselling novelist james a. Businessweek michener is eloquent in describing the actual flights into space, as well as the blazing, apocalyptic reentry of the shuttle into earths atmosphere. It is based on a novel of the same name by james a. Space by james michener and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A novel, is a welltold history of the space program in the u. Michener tackles the most ambitious subject of his career. Engineer stanley mott, astronomy student john pope, naval hero norman grant, and rocket engineer dieter kolff serve as principals in the fortyyear history of americas space program and share the complex drama with numerous others. About recessional michener is americas best writer. Space, 1985 tv miniseries based on the novel space 1982.
James a michener biography james albert michener february 3, 1907 october 16, 1997 was an american author of more than 40 books, most of which were fictional, lengthy family sagas covering the lives of many generations in particular geographic locales and incorporating solid history. Micheners portrayal of the lives of the individuals who participated in the space race, is entertaining. His tales of the south pacific won the pulitzer prize in 1947. It is based on the 1982 novel of the same name by james a. Michener served on the advisory council to nasa and the. Micheners space 1985 episode 5 swedish subtitles no infringement intended. The drifters is to the generation gap what the source was to israel. The story line of the multiple characters makes it more interesting with history woven throughout. It tells of the journey of the pioneers and the settlement of a town. Actually got it for someone else, but read it myself.
Michener was one of the worlds most popular writers, the author of more than forty books of fiction and nonfiction, including the pulitzer prizewinning tales of the south pacific, the bestselling novels the source, hawaii, alaska, chesapeake, centennial, texas, caribbean, and caravans, and the memoir the world is my home. The wall street journal a novel of very high adventure. Michener has 150 books on goodreads with 492932 ratings. Brimming with the glory of americas past, the story of coloradothe centennial stateis manifested through its people. Fine in 14 maroon cloth and brown paper covered boards with gilt decorations and text stamping on the spine and on the front board with a remainder mark on the top edge of the text block. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
James michener, author of novels that sweep through the. Publishers weekly in this triumphant bestseller, renowned novelist james a. The storyline, like much of micheners work, depicts a. Michener draws on his unparalleled gift for storytelling, his deep understanding of american society, and his own life experiences to illuminate the challenges of aging and the folly of youth in a florida retirement home known as the palms. It is a fictionalized history of the united states space program, with a particular emphasis on manned spaceflight.
Michener unfolds a powerful and poignant drama of disenchanted youth during the vietnam era. Micheners fictional account of the american space program from the years. Space is everything that michener fans have come to expect. A spellbinding portrait of a human community fighting to establish its place in the world, alaska traces a bold and majestic saga of the enduring spirit of a land and its people. Get the best deals on james michener 1st edition books when you shop the largest online selection at.
However, in doing so he showed the pain and joy of those people that settled our nation. From the javaborn van doorn family tree springs two great branches. About the drifters rings with authentic detail and clearly descriptive sights and smells. The novel was adapted into a fivepart, hour cbs miniseries, james a. He was director of the texas center for writers at the university of texas. This astounding novel brings to life the dreams and daring of. The bestselling book was adapted into the popular musical and film, south pacific. Space by james michener 1982 posted on 20160330 by thelittleman as my kindergarten class entered into a monthly topic covering outer space and, i therefore, had to consider a hundred ways to teach math, phonics, and life skills through the lens of rockets, planets, and stars, i figured that it was also a good time. Their dedication to the space experience defines its complexities and fascination as no other writer can. The classic novel from michener, in trade paperback for the first time, featuring a new introduction by steve berry. Micheners writers handbook explorations in writing. It is the object of dreams and daring of countless men and women who have made it the last, great frontier of human endeavor. Michener ebook product description pulitzer prizewinning author james a.
Best known for his novels, he wrote epic and detailed works classified as fictional documentaries. He wrote more than 40 books, most of which were lengthy, fictional family sagas covering the lives of many generations in particular geographic locales and incorporating solid history. Michener s fictional account of the american space program from the years. Michener had numerous bestsellers and works selected for book of the month. Michener was one of the worlds most popular writers, the author of more. February 3, 1907 october 16, 1997 was an american author of more. Michener, who survived a dickensian childhood to win the pulitzer prize with his very first book, published when he was about 40, and then became one of americas favorite storytellers. Without question, the space programs dramatic dimensions provide the stuff of great fiction. I have also read non fiction books on the space race and the moon missions. Businessweek michener is eloquent in describing the actual flights into space, as well as the blazing, apocalyptic reentry of the shuttle into earth s atmosphere. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading space.
Space james a michener 1982 hardcover 1st print first edition 4 out of 5 stars 2 product ratings 2 product ratings space james a michener 1982 hardcover 1st print first edition. The wall street journal already a renowned chronicler of the epic events of world history, james a. Ill give this book a shot but doubt i can go through all of it. His novel starts at the end of the second world war when the scientists were acquired, through korea when the astronauts were formed, into the great space race and the apollo moonlandings. With james garner, susan anspach, blair brown, bruce dern. Michener was born in 1907 and raised by a quaker woman in pennsylvania. Based on exhaustive research and told in micheners immersive prose, hawaii is the story of disparate peoples struggling to keep their identity, live in harmony, and, ultimately, join together. The best and worst of two continents carve an empire out of the vast wilderness that is to become south africa. Michener, whose globetrotting hawaii, afghanistan, etc. I was surprised to read the impressive list of james a michener s other titles having read the source i was left wondering how can one man write with such authority and passion about more than a single subject i assumed that this book alone must surely represent a life s work it is so detailed an extremely dense 900 pages and. From the javaborn van doorn family tree springs two great. Without question, the space program s dramatic dimensions provide the stuff of great fiction. Albert michener, born around 1907, won the pulitzer prize for his first fiction, tales of the south pacific. His first book, tales of the south pacific, derived from michener s service in the pacific in world war ii, won the 1947 pulitzer prize for fiction and was the basis for the rodgers and hammerstein broadway musical south pacific, which won the 1950 pulitzer prize for drama.
The source by james michener, first edition abebooks. Michener s space is a 1985 american television miniseries starring james garner as sen. James a michener books biography and list of works. James michener, in full james albert michener, born february 3, 1907. Michener brings hawaiis epic history vividly to life in a classic saga that has captivated readers since its initial publication in 1959. Michener 19071997 was an american author of historical fiction and nonfiction. Michener brings hawaii s epic history vividly to life in a classic saga that has captivated readers since its initi. James albert michener 3 february 1907 16 october 1997 was an american author of more than 40 titles, the majority of which are novels of sweeping sagas, covering the lives of many generations in a particular geographic locale and incorporating historical facts into the story as well. Im now 61, have read it so many times that ive had to purchase the printed book more than once. I didnt know anything about the place, so i picked up micheners book on the topic.
February 3, 1907 october 16, 1997 was an american author. James michener has brought the human touch to that exciting exploration by bringing to life six men and women. This box set contains all 6 dvds with custom artwork. Space is one of michener s best books, from the handful ive read. He is wellknown for the amount of research that went into his work in addition to the length of his novels 900 pages was a short novel for him. Space is a television miniseries first aired on television by cbs in 1985. Like the novel, the miniseries is a fictionalised history of the united states space program. Also found the mini series based on this book on youtube. Micheners magnificent saga of the west is an enthralling celebration of the frontier.
Michners fictional account of the american space program from the years after world war ii to the apollo landings on the moon in the early 1970s. Bill mumy discusses how lost in space changed between the pilot and the series emmytvlegends. Michener was one of the worlds most popular writers, the author of more than forty books of fiction and nonfiction, including the pulitzer prizewinning tales of the south pacific, the bestselling novels the source, hawaii, alaska, chesa. James a michener, first edition abebooks passion for books. The first time i read this book i was 16 and loved it. Michener, as he is popularly known as, is a well known novelist, philanthropist and story writer from pennsylvania, united states. Michener author steve berry author of introduction, etc. Michener was one of the worlds most popular writers, the author of more than forty books of fiction and nonfiction, including the pulitzer prizewinning tales of the south pacific, the bestselling novels the source, hawaii, alaska, ches. Sep 30, 2011 this endless diorama of gods, graves and a scholar begins at the archaeological site of an american, cullinan, at makor in old hebrew the source.
Michener s books include tales of the south pacific for which he won the pulitzer prize for fiction in 1948, hawaii, the drifters, centennial, the source, the fires of spring, chesapeake, caribbean, caravans, alaska, texas, space, and poland, as well as the bridges at tokori, which was later adapted as a film by hollywood. Get the latest updates on nasa missions, watch nasa tv live, and learn about our quest to reveal the unknown and benefit all humankind. Besides,the pace of michener s novels is generally slow. Lame beaver, the arapaho chieftain and warrior, and his comanche and pawnee enemies. Praise for alaska few will escape the allure of the land and people michener describes. Micheners magnificent saga of the westis an enthralling celeb. Use outdoor clues to find your way, predict the weather, locate water, track animals. Michener, the pulitzer prizewinning master of the historical saga, returns to his beloved spain with this magical novel of seville at easter time, a season of splendid pageantry, thrilling bullfights, deep pietyand the possibility of m.
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