Space Shuttle: Developing an Icon 1972-2013 Hardcover – Illustrated, 27 Feb. 2017

This arrived as a Christmas present and is just fabulous.Sadly it had zero protection in the mail and must have been dropped somewhere. One corner of the book case itself is smushed inwards and one book has damage too. No problem I thought I would contact Amazon and negotiate some sort of discount or apology voucher, but instead the only option is an automated return, hardly an option at Christmas. So I'm a bit cross that I paid full price for something that was damaged and I have no way to contact amazon to discuss it.Back to the books, clearly a labour of love, very enjoyable so far thanks.

This book blew me away! I love the gold lettering on the cover, black leather binding and the glossy pages. The information is very informative and contains literally over a thousand new pictures in color - never seen before. In fact during my NASA STEM program, I took one of the books to show former NASA Astronaut Mike Foale, and he was very impressed - to the point where he autographed it for me :). Strongly recommend to buy.

An absolutely stunning body of work. I would highly recommend this.

This isn't a book, this is a life-time commitment.An encyclopaedic history of the US Space Shuttle from start to finish, with not a single stone unturned. It is an immense and an impressive work, a heavyweight read (literally!) for even the most hardened spaceflight geek.The only thing wrong with it is that it isn't even longer. And as for price? A bargain!

Exactly as stated in the introduction: I just can't put it down. Jenkins is an incredible writer too... basically a listing of statistics and numbers on how many test-rockets were fired, which ones failed, etc. reads like a thriller...A real treat for space enthusiasts and folks who grew up following the shuttle program...I agree with other reviewers: I do think noone can surpasss this book in detail and accessability!

This must be the definitive public domain work on this extremely complex project. The level of detail is immense and very well written thus relatively easy to read. So glad to have spent the money. Well worth the outlay.

Fabulous books. The ultimate Shuttle reference, worth its price. And no worries about the usual shipping damage lottery from Amazon, this huge and heavy brick comes well protected in its own cardboard box, on top of the amazon one. Go at throttle up and buy it !

A stunning book set and most certainly THE go to book on the shuttle program. Terrific production values and great quality too. Dennis Jenkins is to be congratulated.