Space Race

Author: Tom Clohosy Cole Series: Leporello

A great tool for young historians and art lovers, Space Race covers the USSR's early triumphs of space exploration on one side the USA's race to the moon on the other, all in beautifully illustrated style.

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Another instalment from our bestselling concertina series, Tom leads us through the defining moments of that tense, tumultuous and exciting phase of the Cold War known as the Space Race, covering the period from both the perspectives of the 'Free World' and the Communist USSR. Illustrated throughout, Space Race is not only a beautiful work of art, but also comes with a fact sheet detailing important breakthroughs in space travel on both sides of the Iron Curtain between 1957 and 1975, making it a fantastic tool for educators and young historians alike.

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“Perfect for art lovers or space enthusiasts of all ages, Space Race covers the USSR's early triumphs of space exploration on one side and the USA's race to the moon on the other, all in beautifully illustrations. Its only text is an illustrated fact sheet detailing important breakthroughs in space travel on both sides of the Iron Curtain between 1957 and 1975, making it a fantastic tool for educators as well as a fun way for young historians to explore a defining period of the 20th Century. ”

Perfect for art lovers or space enthusiasts of all ages, Space Race covers the USSR’s early triumphs of space exploration on one side and the USA’s race to the moon on the other, all in beautifully illustrations. Its only text is an illustrated fact sheet detailing important breakthroughs in space travel on both sides of the Iron Curtain between 1957 and 1975, making it a fantastic tool for educators as well as a fun way for young historians to explore a defining period of the 20th Century.
—American Association for the Advancement of Science

“A beautiful art piece in itself… with an important timeline of facts from either side of the race, perfect for all ages!”
—Shelf Editions

About the Author

Tom Clohosy Cole is a Brighton bred, London based freelance illustrator, designer and animator. As well as publishing Space Race under Nobrow Press' Leporello Series, he has been commissioned to work for many major organisations including the Financial Times, The Radio Times and the Wellcome Trust. He is currently working as the background designer on a range of animated films. Here, Tom takes the time to tell us a little bit about his work.

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A beautiful concertina covering the defining events of the USA and the USSR's Cold War race into outer space. Illustrated throughout, Space Race is not only a beautiful work of art, but also comes with a timeline detailing important breakthroughs in outer space exploration on both sides of the Iron Curtain between 1957 and 1975. It's a fantastic tool for educators as well as a fun way for children to explore a defining period of the 20th century. A beautiful concertina that can be read as a book, displayed on a mantlepiece or even framed as a print. Suitable for all ages.