The Three Astronauts

by Umberto Eco

A Martian's concern for a frightened bird shows three space explorers from America, Russia, and China that just because two creatures look different doesn't mean they have to be enemies. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0436140942
• ISBN13: 9780436140945
• Release Date: April 1989
• Publisher: Martin Secker & Warburg Ltd
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.

Customer Reviews

This man could write for monkeys if he had a mind to it.....

Having been a staunch Eco fan for quite some time, I stumbled across this book and its companion, "The Bomb and the General" quite by accident in a book search. Of course, I purchased both books, ostensibly for my two children, but secretly they were for me. I would give this book a higher rating if I was reviewing it solely for an adult audience.The collage artwork is charming, and the text has the universality of a fable. However Eco never indulges in sentimentality when dealing with the serious subject matter of human intolerance and the need for a global consciousness (heavy stuff!) Children will enjoy the tale - perhaps the illustrations are not glitzy enough for today's market, but their simplicity enhances the mythic quality of the writing. Hopefully, this book will trigger some indepth discussion between children and their carers about human nature. An excellent eco-friendly book for ALL the family!