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The moon revealed as an object of endless fascination and desire

A rich book by Oliver Morton delves into science, poetry, art and sci-fi to create a dazzling paean to the past, present and future of the moon

By Rowan Hooper

22 May 2019

Moon — A geology hammer and collection bag sit atop rocks from which samples were taken during Apollo 14
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Oliver Morton

Profile/Economist Books

WHAT does the moon mean to you? Poetry? Art? Science fiction? Perhaps you imagine its pristine geology holds secrets of the formation of the solar system. Maybe you are fired up by the glory, innovation and adventure of the Apollo programme. Or do you see the moon as an empty expanse, soon to house robots, factories and people?

Oliver Morton’s wonderful and comprehensive book covers all this and more. As the…

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