1 / 7Apollo 1 in Photographs: The Apollo Photo Archive
Apollo 1 in Photographs: The Apollo Photo Archive is a 272-page English-language pictorial history of the mission and its fatal launch-pad fire. The listing describes coverage from spacecraft construction and crew training through the accident and related events, making it a focused visual account rather than a general Apollo programme survey.
At a glance
- The listing describes a visual account of Apollo 1, including spacecraft construction, crew preparation, training and preflight events.
- The book focuses on the first planned crewed Apollo mission and the launch-pad fire that killed its three astronauts.
- The Apollo Photo Archive series description says each mission volume contains more than 500 photos and captions. That series-wide claim is not a separately stated count for this volume.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- A focused Apollo 1 subject offers a dedicated pictorial record rather than an overview spanning several missions.
- The stated coverage extends across preparation and related activities, providing context around the tragedy.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Schiffer Military History |
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| Publication date | 28 Dec. 2025 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 272 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 076437009X |
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| ISBN-13 | 978-0764370090 |
| Dimensions | 22 x 2.39 x 28.19 cm |
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| Weight listed | 1.68 kg |
What to know before buying
- The claim of more than 500 photos and captions applies to each volume in the series description, but the listing does not give a separate photo count for this specific book.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers researching Apollo 1 and the mission's launch-pad tragedy.
- Spaceflight history enthusiasts who prefer a photograph-led account with captions.
- Collectors interested in a substantial, illustrated Apollo mission volume.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a broad history of the Apollo programme in one book.
- Buyers who need a confirmed photo count for this specific volume before purchasing.
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Customer feedback is strongly positive, highlighting the book's content and photography. This aligns with its stated photograph-led subject, but ratings alone cannot confirm the specific image selection or how much historical detail each caption provides.
Positive themes
- Customers praise the book's content.
- Customers describe the photography as impressive.
Frequently asked questions
What does this book cover?
The listing describes Apollo 1 from spacecraft construction and crew preparation through training, preflight events, the launch-pad fire and related activities.
How many pages is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 272 pages.
How many photographs are in this volume?
The series description says each volume contains more than 500 photos and captions, but it does not specify a separate count for this Apollo 1 volume.
What language is it in?
The listed language is English.
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