Space Dogs: The Story of the Celebrated Canine Cosmonauts

by Martin Parr

Book Overview

This fascinating book tells the story of the soviet space dogs, illustrated with legendary photographer Martin Parr's vintage space-dog memorabilia.

In the 1950s the space race between the USA and the USSR was well and truly on, and was for both a matter of pride and propaganda. But before man ventured into the cosmos, his four-legged friends would pave the way for space exploration.

The first canine cosmonaut was Laika, meaning 'barker'...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1786274116
• ISBN13: 9781786274113
• Release Date: June 2019
• Publisher: Laurence King
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 2.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 7.6"