July marks the 40th anniversary of the first moon landing (1969) and this spectacular collection of photos and the accompanying text celebrates that unparalleled accomplishment.

Drawing on high-resolution images from the entire suite of Apollo 11's on-board film magazines, space historian Piers Bizony offers a breath-taking pictorial record of the entire mission.

The launch, the crew's life inside the spacecraft, the landing, the moon walk, and the return home are all part of this remarkable record. Along with these mostly color photos is Bizony's essay on the lasting cultural and emotional impact of the mission.

Sprinkled throughout the book are quotes from the astronauts, scientists and literary commentators, which add another dimension to the remarkable volume.

Anyone interested in man's conquest of space and, more specifically, the American space program will find this book fascinating and well worth purchasing.