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The Darkest Dark
By Chris Hadfield, The Fan Brothers (Illustrated by)

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Paperback, 48 pages
Published
United Kingdom, 11 June 2019


Chris Hadfield was the first Canadian to walk in space. He is a seasoned and accomplished astronaut, having spent 166 days orbiting the plant. Inspired to become an astronaut after watching the Apollo 11 Moon Landing, Hadfield was the top graduate of the U.S Air Force test pilot school in 1988 and U.S Navy test pilot of the year in 1991. He was selected to be an astronaut in 1992. Serving as commander of the international space station he conducted a record-setting number of scientific experiments, oversaw an emergency spacewalk, and gained worldwide acclaim for his breathtaking photographs and educational videos about life in space. Alongside all of this, he also made a zero gravity version of David Bowie's 'Space Oddity', which received over 10 million views in its first three days online. Hadfield's book An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth teaches how to think like an astronaut and apply the lessons of space to life on Earth.


Kate Fillion is a best selling Canadian author and journalist.


Brothers Eric Fan and Terry Fan received their formal art training at the Ontario College of Art and Design in Toronto. Their work is a blend of traditional and contemporary techniques, using ink or graphite mixed with digital. They are authors of the critically acclaimed picture book The Night Gardener. They have illustrated such books as The Thing About Jellyfish, One Amazing Elephant and The Antlered Ship.



Chris Hadfield was the first Canadian to walk in space. He is a seasoned and accomplished astronaut, having spent 166 days orbiting the plant. Inspired to become an astronaut after watching the Apollo 11 Moon Landing, Hadfield was the top graduate of the U.S Air Force test pilot school in 1988 and U.S Navy test pilot of the year in 1991. He was selected to be an astronaut in 1992. Serving as commander of the international space station he conducted a record-setting number of scientific experiments, oversaw an emergency spacewalk, and gained worldwide acclaim for his breathtaking photographs and educational videos about life in space. Alongside all of this, he also made a zero gravity version of David Bowie's 'Space Oddity', which received over 10 million views in its first three days online. Hadfield's book An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth teaches how to think like an astronaut and apply the lessons of space to life on Earth.



Kate Fillion is a best selling Canadian author and journalist.



Brothers Eric Fan and Terry Fan received their formal art training at the Ontario College of Art and Design in Toronto. Their work is a blend of traditional and contemporary techniques, using ink or graphite mixed with digital. They are authors of the critically acclaimed picture book The Night Gardener. They have illustrated such books as The Thing About Jellyfish, One Amazing Elephant and The Antlered Ship.

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Chris Hadfield was the first Canadian to walk in space. He is a seasoned and accomplished astronaut, having spent 166 days orbiting the plant. Inspired to become an astronaut after watching the Apollo 11 Moon Landing, Hadfield was the top graduate of the U.S Air Force test pilot school in 1988 and U.S Navy test pilot of the year in 1991. He was selected to be an astronaut in 1992. Serving as commander of the international space station he conducted a record-setting number of scientific experiments, oversaw an emergency spacewalk, and gained worldwide acclaim for his breathtaking photographs and educational videos about life in space. Alongside all of this, he also made a zero gravity version of David Bowie's 'Space Oddity', which received over 10 million views in its first three days online. Hadfield's book An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth teaches how to think like an astronaut and apply the lessons of space to life on Earth.


Kate Fillion is a best selling Canadian author and journalist.


Brothers Eric Fan and Terry Fan received their formal art training at the Ontario College of Art and Design in Toronto. Their work is a blend of traditional and contemporary techniques, using ink or graphite mixed with digital. They are authors of the critically acclaimed picture book The Night Gardener. They have illustrated such books as The Thing About Jellyfish, One Amazing Elephant and The Antlered Ship.



Chris Hadfield was the first Canadian to walk in space. He is a seasoned and accomplished astronaut, having spent 166 days orbiting the plant. Inspired to become an astronaut after watching the Apollo 11 Moon Landing, Hadfield was the top graduate of the U.S Air Force test pilot school in 1988 and U.S Navy test pilot of the year in 1991. He was selected to be an astronaut in 1992. Serving as commander of the international space station he conducted a record-setting number of scientific experiments, oversaw an emergency spacewalk, and gained worldwide acclaim for his breathtaking photographs and educational videos about life in space. Alongside all of this, he also made a zero gravity version of David Bowie's 'Space Oddity', which received over 10 million views in its first three days online. Hadfield's book An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth teaches how to think like an astronaut and apply the lessons of space to life on Earth.



Kate Fillion is a best selling Canadian author and journalist.



Brothers Eric Fan and Terry Fan received their formal art training at the Ontario College of Art and Design in Toronto. Their work is a blend of traditional and contemporary techniques, using ink or graphite mixed with digital. They are authors of the critically acclaimed picture book The Night Gardener. They have illustrated such books as The Thing About Jellyfish, One Amazing Elephant and The Antlered Ship.

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9781529013610
ISBN
1529013615
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Dimensions
25.9 x 26.7 x 0.5 centimetres (0.35 kg)

Promotional Information

Chris Hadfield's beautiful picture book, The Darkest Dark, celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing and features a heartfelt foreword from the astronaut himself.

About the Author

Chris Hadfield is one of the world's most seasoned and accomplished astronauts, and is the author of the number one international bestseller, An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth, and You Are Here: Around the World in 92 Minutes. The Darkest Dark is Chris's first picture book.
Terry Fan received his formal art training at Ontario College of Art and Design in Toronto. His work is a blend of traditional and contemporary techniques, using ink or graphite mixed with digital. He spends his days (and nights) creating magical paintings, portraits and prints. Eric Fan is an artist and writer who lives in Toronto, Canada. He attended the Ontario College of Art and Design where he studied illustration, sculpture and film.

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Based on the author's own experiences, and beautifully illustrated, this is an inspiring story about facing up to fear and following your dreams.
*Parents in Touch*

A pitch-perfect, heart-warming story about facing fears and following dreams.
*Mostly Books*

A wonderfully warm and exciting picture book... With spectacular colour illustrations by top team, The Fan Brothers, this gorgeous picture book offers both reassurance and a thrilling ride through space.
*Lancashire Evening Post*

The artwork takes us from his home to the moon and beyond in strikingly beautiful atmospheric spreads, and it’s a book to inspire children with the wonder of space and all the opportunities life holds for them.
*LoveReading4Kids*

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