The definitive biography of Yuri Gagarin, republished with new material to coincide with the 50th anniversary of his historic space flight.
On April 12, 1961, Yuri Gagarin became the first human to leave Earth's atmosphere and enter space. An icon of the 20th century, he also became a danger to himself and a threat to the Soviet state. At the age of 34, he was killed in a plane crash.
Based on KGB archives, restricted documents from Russian space authorities, and interviews with his friends and colleagues, this biography of the Russian cosmonaut reveals a man in crisis: plagued by intense political pressures, struggling with alcoholism, and rebelling against the harshness of a corrupt totalitarian regime.
The new edition of Starman includes a new epilogue that celebrates the significance of this historic mission and reflects on Gagarin's legacy.
Pages: 256, Dimensions: 12.9x12.9cm
