The Big Book of Mars: From Ancient Egypt to the Martian, a Deep-Space Dive Into Our Obsession with the Red Planet

by Marc Hartzman

Book Overview

The most comprehensive look at our relationship with Mars--yesterday, today, and tomorrow--through history, archival images, pop culture ephemera, and interviews with NASA scientists, for fans of Andy Weir and For All Mankind.

Mars has been a source of fascination and speculation ever since the ancient Egyptians observed its blood-red hue and named it for their god of war and plague. But it wasn't until the 19th century when...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1683692098
• ISBN13: 9781683692096
• Release Date: July 2020
• Publisher: Quirk Books
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 2.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.8" x 9.9"