LIFE on the Moon (1969)

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Post by mikecane » Sat, Aug 25, 2012, 7:41 PM UTC

LIFE on the Moon (1969)
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Re: LIFE on the Moon (1969)

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Post by raganwald » Sat, Aug 25, 2012, 8:27 PM UTC

I read this as a boy. I'm moved to tears. I'm sorry, that isn't much of a productive comment, but I really have no words for what it feels like to have grown up with that as an example of what mankind could really do.

Re: LIFE on the Moon (1969)

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Post by rwmj » Sat, Aug 25, 2012, 9:00 PM UTC

That's definitely worth reading for the adverts, and for the dramatic irony of the leader about Nixon withdrawing support for the war in Vietnam.

Re: LIFE on the Moon (1969)

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Post by superdude » Sat, Aug 25, 2012, 9:16 PM UTC

rwmj wrote: post #3

That's definitely worth reading for the adverts, and for the dramatic irony of the leader about Nixon withdrawing support for the war in Vietnam.

Page 11 has an ad for computer dating!

Re: LIFE on the Moon (1969)

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Post by ofca » Sat, Aug 25, 2012, 9:18 PM UTC

feels like reading Life issue 43 years from now, not 43 years ago...

Re: LIFE on the Moon (1969)

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Post by ghshephard » Sat, Aug 25, 2012, 9:49 PM UTC

Just took 30 minutes of my time. I actually _felt_ like I was reading about our landing on the moon.

(note: Even though it wasn't the point - this is first time I've read a magazine from (virtual) cover to cover in several years. The advertisements and discussion of prince charles possible wife were fascinating.)

Re: LIFE on the Moon (1969)

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Post by waterlesscloud » Sat, Aug 25, 2012, 9:55 PM UTC

rwmj wrote: post #3

That's definitely worth reading for the adverts, and for the dramatic irony of the leader about Nixon withdrawing support for the war in Vietnam.

And the photo spread on the tony new Watergate building. Complete with photos of John Mitchell enjoying his new digs there.

And the several pages on the girl troubles of the Prince Of Wales.

Re: LIFE on the Moon (1969)

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Post by mynameishere » Sat, Aug 25, 2012, 10:20 PM UTC

It's ugly, but it gets you there.

Brillo offers you the moon. Free.

That didn't take long.

Re: LIFE on the Moon (1969)

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Post by foxhop » Sat, Aug 25, 2012, 10:27 PM UTC

rwmj wrote: post #3

That's definitely worth reading for the adverts, and for the dramatic irony of the leader about Nixon withdrawing support for the war in Vietnam.

I found myself amazed when reading the captivating advertisement copy-write. Not to self, look at published advertising from yester-year when looking for inspiration.

Re: LIFE on the Moon (1969)

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Post by rbanffy » Sat, Aug 25, 2012, 10:44 PM UTC

raganwald wrote: post #2

I read this as a boy. I'm moved to tears. I'm sorry, that isn't much of a productive comment, but I really have no words for what it feels like to have grown up with that as an example of what mankind could really do.

I still have a special edition of one of the leading Brazilian magazines of the time dedicated to first lunar landing. I've lost count of how many times I've read it.

I now understand why we went there and why we never went back. I feel betrayed and disappointed. Our species has proved itself worthy and our leaders reduced it to a pissing contest.