Escape from Earth: A Secret History of the Space Rocket by Fraser MacDonald
Published by Profile Books
Judges Comments:
'Engaging and intimate, an effortless blend of research and narrative, Escape from Earth evokes a child-like wonder in the reader. Taking subject material which may have been dry in another’s hands, Fraser MacDonald has created a prosaic story among the stars.'
Profile Books:
'Escape from Earth a really special book – an amazing story that completely upends our picture of the space race – and it is wonderful to see it recognised on the Saltire First Book shortlist. I am keeping my fingers crossed.'
Fraser MacDonald:
'Like the rocket it describes, Escape From Earth was rather a long time in preparation which makes it all the more satisfying that it has been shortlisted for this award.'