The Air Combat Paintings of Robert Taylor (Vol 1) [Paperback]

Robert Weston (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2002 | Series: Air Combat Paintings of Robert Taylor

Robert Taylor is one of the world's leading aviation artists. Now available for the first time in paperback, this book offers superb reproductions of Robert Taylor's very best air combat paintings and sketches, as well as behind-the-scenes stories of his meetings with some of the finest aviators in history.

Providing a rare glimpse into Taylor's working methods, this book will be eagerly sought by all aviation enthusiasts.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'If ever an artist could make an aircraft come to life and fly on canvas, Robert Taylor can.' The late Marshall of the Royal Air Force, Sir Arthur 'Bomber' Harris, Bt GCB, OBE, AFC, LLD, Commander in Chief, RAF Bomber Command 1942-45 'As a fighter pilot who flew the types of aircraft that Robert Taylor paints so brilliantly, I marvel at his ability. He paints more than just aircraft; he paints with spectacular reality the whole vista of the sky that is the world of the fighter pilot.' AirVice Marshall JE 'Johnnie' Johnson, CB, CBE, DSO, DFC, top scoring Allied fighter pilot of World War II

About the Author

Robert Taylor is recognized today as the leading aviation artist in the world. His following is on an international scale with enormous worldwide demand for his originals and limited edition prints. Writer Robert Weston has been a close friend and co-researcher with the artist for many years, and in this book he brings to bear a wealth of experience of Robert Taylor's work.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: David & Charles; First Edition edition (October 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0715314300
• ISBN-13: 978-0715314302
• Product Dimensions: 11.7 x 9.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,952,114 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars All in one, August 18, 2006

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Ricardo Giorgi (Santos, SP Brazil) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Air Combat Paintings of Robert Taylor (Vol 1) (Paperback)

Splendid paintings, terrific drawings, historic informations everywhere and a foreword by none less than 'Johnnie' Johnson! This book takes the reader through the wonderful and time-consuming process which Robert Taylor takes to produce a painting. From white canvas to paintings able to tell a whole history each, the reader is take on a journey through several air combat scenarios.

5.0 out of 5 stars WWII AIRCRAFT DRAWINGS, December 21, 2010

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D. Bodkin (U.S.A.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Air Combat Paintings of Robert Taylor (Vol 1) (Paperback)

One of the best artists in the world when it comes to WWII aircraft. Excellent book well illustrated and includes detailed information on the aircraft and pilots portrayed in each painting.

5.0 out of 5 stars A dazzling spectacle of an artbook, March 9, 2003

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Robert Taylor: Air Combat Paintings (Air Combat Paintings of Robert Taylor) (Paperback)

Robert Taylor: Air Combat Paintings Volume II is a dazzling spectacle of an artbook, filled with black-and-white as well as full color images of aerial combat paintings, especially those related to World War II air battles. An extensive, in-depth commentaries and history adds a special depth to the origin and moment captured in these heart-stopping works of art. Robert Taylor: Air Combat Paintings, Volume II is a recommended treasure trove of great air combat illustrations for aviation and military history buffs. Also highly recommended is the companion compilation, The Air Combat Paintings of Robert Taylor: Volume 1 (0715314300, £20.00).