The Afronauts

Access and use

Location of collection:
University of Richmond
Rare Books and Special Collections
Boatwright Library
University of Richmond
28 Westhampton Way
Richmond, VA 23173
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Lynda Kachurek
Phone: (804) 289-8458
Fax: (804) 287-1840

Summary

Extent:
4 Items
Creator:
De Middel, Cristina, 1975- and This Book is True (Publisher)
Abstract:
Photobook inspired by the short-lived Zambia space program started by school teacher Edward Makuka Nkoloso in 1964.
Language:
English

Background

Physical description:
Bound in paper, held by rubber band, and wrapped in bubble wrap.
Physical facet:
1 volume (includes illustrations) and 1 print in box with wrapper
Dimensions:
24 cm, print (17 x 23 cm)
Material specific details:
Facsimiles include folding letters, photographs depicting aspects of the space program, and a newspaper article. Rare Book Room copy is 33 of 50. Rare Book Room copy includes author's autograph on front inside cover: Cristina De Middel.