Description
Original LIFE Magazine — November 18 1957
This is an authentic original issue of LIFE Magazine published November 18 1957 — a real piece of American history, carefully preserved and ready to give, collect, or display.
Cover Subject: Wernher von Braun with a model of a moon rocket
Inside This Issue: Features LIFE’s cover story on Wernher von Braun, America’s leading space and rocket expert, and his vision for future journeys to the moon, along with coverage of the Soviet Union’s Sputnik celebrations, Cold War technology, space exploration, science, politics, culture, photography, and original 1957 advertising.
Completeness: Complete original issue, including the original pages, photographs, stories, and advertisements. Not a reproduction or modern reprint.
Perfect For: Space-history collectors, NASA and rocket enthusiasts, Wernher von Braun collectors, Cold War history readers, science and technology enthusiasts, LIFE Magazine collectors, and anyone looking for a meaningful birthday or anniversary gift from 1957.
Original LIFE Magazines are authentic issues published between 1936 and 2000.
Pg… 35 THE WEEK’S EVENTS: A Birthday Flexing of Red Biceps: West Sees the Face of Challenge in Bolshevism’s 40th Anniversary
Pg… 40 THE WEEK’S EVENTS: A Moment in History: President Speaks and the Citizens Listen
Pg… 42 THE WEEK’S EVENTS: Sputnik II and Pioneer Rider
Pg… 44 THE WEEK’S EVENTS: Destination, Outer Space?a Primer on Propulsion, Fuels and Space Navigation
Pg… 55 THE WEEK’S EVENTS: A Look at the World’s Week
Pg… 53 EDITORIAL: A Proposal for a Giant Step
Pg… 133 PHOTOGRAPHIC ESSAY: The Seer of Space: Lifetime of Rocket Work Gives Army’s Von Braun Special Insight Into the Future. Photographed for LIFE by Walter Sanders
Pg… 125 ARTICLES: The Case for Being Panicky: Scientist Projects Steps by Which Russia Could Blackmail and Conquer us. By George R. Price
Pg… 154 ARTICLES: Modern Prophet of Israel: After a Decade Prime Minster David Ben–Gurion Still Leads His People Through a Wilderness of Constant Crisis. By Robert Coughlan
Pg… 61 MEDICINE: Flu Report: the Epidemic has not Been Too Bad Yet, but Worse Lies Ahead
Pg… 68 SPORTS: Hefty Football Pros get Even Heftier in a Game of Increased Speed and Specialization
Pg… 93 SPORTS: The Babydoll the Rodeo Cowboys All Love: a Talented Horse Helps Riders Earn $75,000 in Steer Wrestling
Pg… 76 ART: Rocky Realms of Buddha: China Rediscovers Forgotten Ancient Shrines Carved in Cliffs and Mountains
Pg… 83 MOVIES: Imported Film Gives U.S. Look at Brigitte Bardot, France’s Highest Paid Star
Pg… 98 FASHION: Noted Model, Lisa Fonssagrives, Designs Late Late Wear
Pg… 105 BUILDING: Devastation Repaired: Ruskin Heights, Mo. Is Rebuilt after Tornado
Pg… 108 EDUCATION: Pack of New York College Prexies Go Out to Industry in Search of Cash
Pg… 112 THEATER: Lena Horne Lights Up Jamaica and Turns Broadway Tunefully Tropic
Pg… 143 BUSINESS: Children’s Records Play Better Tune: Profits Go Up as Babble and Baby Talk Diminish
Pg… 150 MODERN LIVING: Luxury with Leftovers; What Remains of the Roast can be the Beginning of some Fine Dishes
Pg… 177 PARTY: Chicagoans Enjoy On–Stage Party at the Opera
Pg… 19 OTHER DEPARTMENTS: Letters to the Editors
Pg… 26 OTHER DEPARTMENTS: Speaking of Pictures: 613 Feet Underfoot
Pg… 119 OTHER DEPARTMENTS: Sequel: School of Skylights; Hillsdale has Windowless Classroom
Pg… 180 OTHER DEPARTMENTS: Miscellany: Caterpillar with 10/10 Vision
