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Vision thing

26 August 2000

The outstanding attraction of Into Outer Space by David Owen is its
pictures, a remarkable demonstration of achievements in modern photography. Owen
ranges from early astronomy to the construction of the international space
station in a sober and comprehensive tale of enterprise, disaster and success.
The book is beautiful, the subject inspiring. Published by Time Life Books,
£15.99, ISBN 0705433250.

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