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[SkywatcherNeal]

Hi everyone!

 

Longtime listener, first-time caller. ;-) I have an opportunity to buy online a secondhand copy (hardback or paperback) of Patrick Moore on the Moon, but one of the attached reviews said the print quality was poor: tiny and faint font, glossy paper, etc. Before I leap at the chance, can anyone confirm or deny the accuracy of this review?

 

Thanks very much, and be well,

 

Neal

[archival]

It appears there is more than one edition and the revised edition is much later than the original and also had a reprint run.  The two editions do not appear to be by the same publisher and paperbacks are mentioned.  Search on abebooks.

 

The answer then is : it depends.

[Sagitta]

Hi Neal.

 

There are two editions of this book, both by Cassell Illustrated. You can see both of them here: https://openlibrary....ooks/OL9524098M

 

I have the 2006 edition (which shows Patrick riding his bicycle!) and the print quality is excellent. Take a look:

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[Oregon-raybender]

There are a number of Patrick's books on

archive.org. You down load or get a loan out.

 

Starry Nights 

 

https://archive.org/...diatype:"texts"

[SkywatcherNeal]

Thank you, everyone, for your helpful input!

 

Be well,

 

Neal