Captured By Aliens: The Search for Life and Truth in a Very Large Universe
New York: Simon & Schuster Books, 1999. First Printing. 415, notes, index. Inscribed by the author. More
New York: Simon & Schuster Books, 1999. First Printing. 415, notes, index. Inscribed by the author. More
New York: Simon & Schuster, 1999. First Printing [Stated]. Hardcover. 415, [1] pages. Notes. Index. Signed by author on title page. Autographed sticker on front of DJ. Joel Leroy Achenbach (born December 31, 1960) is an American staff writer for The Washington Post and the author of seven books, including A Hole at the Bottom of the Sea, The Grand Idea, Captured by Aliens, It Looks Like a President only Smaller, and three compilations of his former syndicated newspaper column "Why Things Are". He is a contributor to many publications, including Slate and National Geographic, where he is a former monthly columnist. Mr. Achenbach has been a commentator on National Public Radio's Morning Edition, and does occasional lectures and other speaking engagements. In addition to his work in the print version of The Washington Post, Achenbach was one of the first Post writers to have a significant presence on the Internet and formerly wrote the popular Post blog, "The Achenblog," which ended in March 2017. More
New York: Simon & Schuster, 2004. First Printing [Stated]. Hardcover. [12], 367, [3] pages. Maps. Notes. Index. Signed by the author on bookplate affixed to fep. DJ has slight wear and soiling. Front board interior as a slight bulge near the hinge. Chronicles retired general George Washington's adventurous 680-mile trek down the Potomac River, a journey during which he endeavored to prevent disunion, collected key frontier and real-estate data, tangled with squatters and the natural elements, and inspired engineering achievements. Joel LeRoy Achenbach (born December 31, 1960) is an American staff writer for The Washington Post and the author of seven books, including A Hole at the Bottom of the Sea, The Grand Idea, Captured by Aliens, It Looks Like a President only Smaller, and three compilations of his former syndicated newspaper column "Why Things Are". He is a contributor to many publications, including Slate and National Geographic. Achenbach has been a commentator on National Public Radio's Morning Edition, and does occasional speaking engagements. In addition to his work in the print version of The Washington Post, Achenbach was one of the first Post writers to have a significant presence on the Internet. He graduated with an A.B. in politics from Princeton University in 1982.] Prior to his tenure with The Washington Post in 1990, Achenbach was a staff writer for the Miami Herald from 1982–90, where he worked with Pulitzer Prize winner Dave Barry. Achenbach was awarded the Philip J. Klass Award for outstanding contributions in promoting critical thinking and scientific understanding for 2011, by National Capital Area Skeptics (NCAS). More