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Launch Photography: Ben Cooper Photographs Rockets of NASA and More Paperback – Illustrated, 15 Sept. 2019

by Ben Cooper (Author)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 55 ratings
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Master launch photographer Ben Cooper captures readers' favorite subjects in a new light. Rather than presenting the standard "rocket lifting off the launch pad" images, he provides fresh perspectives. In addition to providing text about manned and unmanned crafts that will pique the interest of shuttle enthusiasts and newcomers alike, he shares wide-angle captures, night photographs, images shot from seldom-seen angles, and more. Readers will marvel over detailed photos of the shuttle before and after retirement, and juxtaposed with nature (Cape Canaveral's launch pages are surrounded by a national wildlife refuge), behind-the-scenes shots, images of the crafts rolling to the pad, and launching and landing too. Photographs of unmanned rockets, such as United Launch Alliance Delta II, Delta IV, and Atlas V rockets, which have been launching for a long time, plus the new era SpaceX, Falcon 9, and Falcon Heavy rockets, will please readers young and old.
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  1. ISBN-10
    168203416X
  2. ISBN-13
    978-1682034163
  3. Edition
    Illustrated
  4. Publisher
    Amherst Media
  5. Publication date
    15 Sept. 2019
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    17.78 x 0.64 x 25.4 cm
  8. Print length
    128 pages
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About the Author

In 2003, looking to pursue a career in the space program, Ben Cooper attended Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, FL, and earned a degree in aerospace engineering in 2008. During his time there, he photographed launches. By his graduation, he had a broad portfolio in photography and offers to apply for a NASA photographer position. He was privileged to photograph the remaining space shuttle launches and their mission preparations for NASA from 2008-2011, when the aging vehicles were retired. Much of this work was critical to the lives of the astronauts onboard, as NASA implemented broad documentation requirements for photography on the ground and in space during a mission following the Columbia accident in 2003. During the same period, new companies were being established and conducting their first launches in an era some have dubbed "New Space." Ben was quickly asked to capture the first flights of this new era.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Amherst Media; Illustrated edition (15 Sept. 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 128 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 168203416X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1682034163
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 17.78 x 0.64 x 25.4 cm
  • Customer reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 55 ratings

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4.8 out of 5 stars
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Nick Stevens
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully printed photos of Spacecraft
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 February 2020
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The book is just a little smaller than I was expecting, but the important thing is that it is absolutely packed with spectacular photographs of spacecraft. I suspect I am not alone in finding the actual shots of take-off the most impressive, it is extremely difficult to do this well as the range of brightness is so great, from the searing light of the exhaust to the subtle indirect lighting on the rocket.

And this is the work of a master.
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Murry Linin
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 March 2021
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This is a fascinating book on the subject. Great images. Recommended.
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Gilles Detillieux
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and fun
Reviewed in Canada on 20 October 2019
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Beautiful photos, and interesting discussion of the challenges involved in getting these spectacular shots.
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Mike
5.0 out of 5 stars Human’s incredible flying machines photographed just as incredibly.
Reviewed in the United States on 15 September 2019
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I’ve been following Ben’s work on Facebook for awhile. As a space buff, I’ve seen thousands of space related photos. Ben’s are among the best there are. Unique angles, wonderful lighting with amazing dynamic range. This book is a must have for any space buff. Ben explains what’s going on in each photo so if you’re not overly familiar everything, you will be.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book to expand your perception of NASA
Reviewed in the United States on 8 April 2021
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Gave this book to my 10 year old grand-daughter, who wants to go to Mars, and she devoured it.
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Melanie Willis
5.0 out of 5 stars Must-have collection for space enthusiasts
Reviewed in the United States on 18 September 2019
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Ben is truly a master of his craft. He has spent his career perfecting the right angles, finding new perspectives and, perhaps most impressively, sharing his talents by teaching others and helping to inspire a new generation of space enthusiasts.
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James Griffin
5.0 out of 5 stars My take
Reviewed in the United States on 8 November 2019
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Excellent photos and fast service.
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