Aviation: A History Through Art [Hardcover]

Philip Handleman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1992

With memorable paintings from members of The American Society of Aviation Artists, this book relates the history of aviation from the first planes of WWI to the Space Shuttle Discovery, from the fierce air-combat of WWII to barnstorming and stunt flying across the Midwest, from Charles Lindbergh's famous flight to combat over the jungles of Vietnam. 96 color paintings.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 216 pages
• Publisher: Howell Pr; 1ST edition (October 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0943231558
• ISBN-13: 978-0943231556
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 9.9 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #209,336 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Photo-realistic Artwork, July 12, 1999

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This review is from: Aviation: A History Through Art (Hardcover)

This is a book of vibrant new aviation art from the American Society of Aviation Artists. There are 112 paintings by 32 artists mostly done from 1975-1990. Each is a full page in brilliant color on heavy stock. The paintings are arranged chronologically by subject matter from World War I to the Space Shuttle. Here you will find most of history's famous aircraft as well as some of the most rare and unusual.The style of these paintings is photo-realistic and highly detailed. Each is historically accurate and the complete story behind the painting is given on the opposite page. Information on the artists is also included. This is a great book for the student of aviation history as well as the art fan. The plates would look great framed if you could bear to remove them from the book.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you buy only one aviation art book, buy THIS one., March 11, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Aviation: A History Through Art (Hardcover)

Great variety. Good write ups that let you get to know the artists. Lots of great work is out there from the American Association of Aviation Artists. This allows you see some of it.It is about time for Volume Two.