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Cristina de MiddelThe Afronauts (With Signed Print)

Photographs: Cristina de Middel

Text: Maya V.

Publisher: Editions Bessard

38 pages

Year: 2014

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In 1964 a Zambian science teacher named Edwuard Makuka  decided to train the first African crew to travel to the moon. His plan was to use an alluminium rocket to put a woman, two cats and a missionary into Space. First the moon, then Mars, using a catapult system. He founded the Zambia National Academy of Science, Space Research and Astronomical Research to start training his Afronauts in his headquarters located only 20 miles from Lusaka.

Softcover, 21 x 15 cm. Text in english. , include a signed print by Cristina de Middel. Design by Bureau Kayser. In excellent condition except a for a small trace of adhesive on back cover (see picture). Limited edition of 300 copies.
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