Alan Bean (1932–2018)
Author of Apollo: an Eyewitness Account by Astronaut/Explorer Artist/Moonwalker Alan Bean
About the Author
Alan LaVern Bean was born in Wheeler, Texas on March 15, 1932. He received a bachelor's degree in aeronautical engineering in 1955 from the University of Texas. He obtained a commission in Navy aviation and after completing test-pilot school was selected by NASA as one of 14 new astronauts in show more October 1963. He was a member of the Apollo 12 crew and became the fourth person to walk on the moon. In July 1973, he commanded a three-man flight to Skylab orbiting laboratory. The astronauts on that mission spent 59 days in space. He retired from the Navy in 1975, but remained with NASA until 1981 overseeing the training of future astronauts. He became a full-time artist. He wrote several books including Apollo written with Andrew Chaikin. He died on May 26, 2018 at the age of 86. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
Image credit: Photo created by NASA
Works by Alan Bean
Apollo: an Eyewitness Account by Astronaut/Explorer Artist/Moonwalker Alan Bean (1998) 110 copies, 2 reviews
Alan Bean Artist Astronaut 2 copies
Associated Works
Mission Control, This is Apollo: The Story of the First Voyages to the Moon (2009) — Illustrator — 186 copies, 5 reviews
Footprints: The 12 Men Who Walked on the Moon Reflect on their Flights, their Lives, and the Future (1989) — Illustrator, some editions — 21 copies, 1 review
Alan Bean: Artist - Astronaut. (DVD) — Narrator — 1 copy
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Common Knowledge
- Legal name
- Bean, Alan LaVern
- Birthdate
- 1932-03-15
- Date of death
- 2018-05-26
- Gender
- male
- Education
- University of Texas, Austin
- Occupations
- astronaut
- Organizations
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Nationality
- USA
- Places of residence
- Houston, Texas, USA
- Associated Place (for map)
- Texas, USA
Members
Reviews
Apollo 12 lunar module commander Alan Bean became the fourth man to walk on the surface of the moon. After returning to Earth, the astronaut turned to painting to share his experiences. One hundred seven of the artist’s works, reproduced in this coffee-table-sized volume from Smithsonian Books, reveal man’s space adventures as no photograph could hope to do.
Accompanying the art are commentaries from art critic Donald Kuspit, cultural geographer William Fox, and museum director Louis show more Zona addressing the astronaut’s work in the context of contemporary art and landscape painting. Apollo flight director Gene Krantz, recalls the historical drama of the Apollo flights from his eyewitness perspective on Earth.
This one-of-a-kind chronicle tells the story of man’s indomitable spirit as only one who has been there could accomplish. This unputdownable volume will keep readers enthralled and inspired as they return again and again to immerse themselves in these amazing paintings.
Highly recommended. show less
Accompanying the art are commentaries from art critic Donald Kuspit, cultural geographer William Fox, and museum director Louis show more Zona addressing the astronaut’s work in the context of contemporary art and landscape painting. Apollo flight director Gene Krantz, recalls the historical drama of the Apollo flights from his eyewitness perspective on Earth.
This one-of-a-kind chronicle tells the story of man’s indomitable spirit as only one who has been there could accomplish. This unputdownable volume will keep readers enthralled and inspired as they return again and again to immerse themselves in these amazing paintings.
Highly recommended. show less
Gorgeous artwork makes this a truly unique account of an Apollo mission. Astronaut Alan Bean, the lunar module pilot on Apollo 12, provides the art and stories that really allow you to experience what it is like to travel to the moon. Both the art and Bean's stories feel personal and really provide a human perspective on the moon and the mission.
not a fan of the paintings, but....
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- Members
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- Popularity
- #106,481
- Rating
- 4.1
- Reviews
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- ISBNs
- 7