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AVIATION ART /
AVIATION ARTISTS BOOKS
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Combat in the Sky
A Century of Art Aviation. Handleman. This book vividly
portrays the heart-stopping drama of aerial combat
in 75 full-color paintings by many leading aviation
artists including Jim Dietz, Roy Grinnell, Gil Cohen
and Nixon Galloway. Covering all eras from WWI to
the present day, the paintings are accompanied by
descriptive captions and authoritative text that bring
their stories to life. 192 pgs., 75 color and 75 B&W
illustrations, 12"x 101⁄2", hdbd. |
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Art Aviation
Sharpe. This volume presents a magnificent gallery
of artwork celebrating a century of aviation, from
WWI to today. Pages evoke the thundering of a formation
of B-29 Superfortresses, the frenzied chaos of a dogfight,
the majesty of the Space Shuttle and more. Includes
reproductions of works by well known artists such
as Nicolas Trudgian, Craig Kodera and Jerry Crandall,
and by lesser-known artists as well. A short historical
narrative and brief artist's biography accompany each
work. 208 pgs., 150+ color illustrations, 11"x
101⁄2", hdbd. |
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Portraits of Combat
The World War II Art of James Dietz. Broze. Featuring
the dramatic artwork of renowned military artist
James Dietz, this book presents some of the most
poignant moments of World War II. It's a fabulous
art collection that also includes background text
describing the people and events depicted and the
creation of the painting, including phases from
original concept to finished piece of art. 160 pgs.,
92 color and 37 B&W illustrations, 121⁄4"x
11", hdbd. |
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Nicolas Trudgian Air
Combat
Legends - Vol. II
Trudgian. This collection of Nicolas Trudgian's artwork
features paintings and sketches accompanied by his
fascinating narrative. Book beautifully highlights
the clever interplay of light, shadow and color in
aerial warfare that is impossible to capture in photographs
and that makes Trudgian a favorite of the pilots and
crews that actually flew the airplane depicted. 96
pgs., 50 color paintings plus 60 B&W sketches,
15"x 11", hdbd. |
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The Art of Michael Turner
Turner. Michael Turner is one of the best-known names
in aviation art, earning his reputation for his ability
to paint a wide range of aviation subjects to standards
of blueprint accuracy while also capturing the mood
and atmosphere of an event like no one else can. This
first major celebration of his art is accompanied
by an introductory text and comments on each painting
by the artist himself, offering a rare glimpse into
the inspiration for the art. 96 pgs., 10"x 10",
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Wright to Fly
Celebrating 100 Years of Powered Flight. March. This
gorgeous art and history book combines expert text
and paintings by renowned artists to pay tribute to
the people, airplane and events that have shaped aviation.
Featuring artists such as Taylor, Kodera, Trudgian
and Stokes, this book traces aviation from wood and
fabric airplanes to the stealth jets of today. Also
includes a year-by-year timeline of significant aviation
dates. 216 pgs., 100 color illustrations, 111⁄2"x
81⁄2", casebound. |
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Air Combat Paintings
R. Taylor
Weston & Taylor. "A classic in its own right...some
of the finest aviation paintings in the world today."
- In Flight Magazine. In addition to the reproduced
paintings you’ll see preliminary sketches and
layouts done by the artist, plus his own description
of the intentions and battles depicted. 135 paintings
and sketches, 128 pgs., 141⁄2"x 111⁄2",
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Air Combat Paintings
R. Taylor Volume II
Walker and Taylor. Continues the magnificence of his
first volume. Subjects include B-17s, Zeros, Wildcats,
Lightnings, Mustangs and more. Plus interviews with
legendary aviators - the subjects of the paintings.
148 paintings and sketches, 128 pgs., 141⁄2"x
111⁄2", sfbd. |
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Air Combat Paintings
R. Taylor Volume III
Walker and Taylor. Continues the magnificence of the
first two volumes. Subjects include B-17s, Zeros,
Wildcats, Lightnings, Mustangs and more. Plus interviews
with legendary aviators - the subjects of the paintings.
148 paintings and sketches including 28 full-color
reproductions of some of his recent works, 128 pgs.,
141⁄2"x 111⁄2", sfbd.
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Air Combat Paintings
R. Taylor Volume IV
Walker and Taylor. This long-awaited fourth volume
of air combat paintings, considered by many to be
his finest book of all, features a collection of this
remarkable artist's greatest recent works. 128 pgs.,
60+ full color plates, dozens of beautiful pencil
drawings, and fascinating stories behind each painting.
141⁄2"x 111⁄2", sfbd. |
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Robert Taylor Combat
Paintings
Book Set, Volumes I - IV
Buy the complete set of Robert Taylor's Combat Paintings
books - four volumes - and save $20! Each volume contains
over 25 full color reproductions and is 128 pgs.,
141⁄2"x 111⁄2", sfbd. |
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Maritime Paintings of
R Taylor
Taylor's first collection of historic ships at sea.
Accompanied by expert commentary, the paintings take
you around the world and across the centuries with
scenes such as Hornblower and the "Hotspur,"
the Battleship Bismark, the attack on Pearl Harbor,
and the Normandy landings. If you love Robert Taylor
aviation art as much as we do, you'll enjoy this maritime
art, too. 80 pgs., 69 color and 38 B&W illustrations,
14"x 11", sfbd. |
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Pearl Harbor
America's Darkest Day. Wels. This book brings together
in one magnificent edition the rich history, real-life
stories, harrowing drama, and appalling tragedy of
the Japanese attack on the U.S.' premier Pacific naval
base. It also goes on with the intriguing background
of the initial days of WWII and the lasting legacy
of this wartime disaster. Features the art of Tom
Freeman and C.S. Bailey. 224 pgs., 250+ full-color
photos, 10"x 91⁄2", hdbd. |
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Carrier War
Art Aviation of World War II. Stillwell. Packed with
thrilling accounts of daring missions by air and sea,
this book contains magnificent paintings that capture
the majesty and drama of carrier warfare in WWII.
Book features noted artists including Robert Taylor,
Robert Bailey, William S. Phillips, R.G. Smith, Stan
Stokes, and Craig Kodera. Extensive captions, some
with archival photographs, offer insight into each
scene. 144 pgs., 65 color paintings, 30+ B&W and
color photos, 121⁄4"x 111⁄4",
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Classic Airplane in
Art Aviation
Markman. Beautiful paintings of six of the most renowned
airplane of WWII: the Spitfire, Lancaster, B-17 Flying
Fortress, Messerschmitt 109, P-51 Mustang, and P-47
Thunderbolt. Includes art by Robert Taylor, Frank
Wooton, Charles Thompson, and Craig Kodera, along
with more than 20 other artists. 70 color paintings,
20 pencil sketches, 96 pgs., 121⁄2"x 111⁄2",
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100 Historic Airplanes
in Full Color
Batchelor. From the Wright Brothers' 1903 biplane
to the B-2 "Stealth" bomber, this celebration
of the history of flight by renowned aviation artist
John Batchelor features full-color illustrations of
100 of the most significant civil and military airplane.
Each plane is also accompanied by a detailed caption
noting its significance in aviation history. This
is a colorful and informative pictorial tribute to
one of the most thrilling developments of the past
century. 48 pgs., 9"x 12", sfbd. |
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Eagles Illustrated Vol.
1
Fighters of World War II
Tullis. Featuring the aviation art of Thomas Tullis,
this book provides the reader with a color profile
collection of some of the most famous airplane in
aviation history. Detailed color and markings information
is provided for each airplane, along with a list of
research references used to create each illustration.
These aviation profiles exhibit a technical accuracy
and realism rarely seen today. 42 pgs., 39 color profiles,
11"x 81⁄2", sfbd. |
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Eagles Illustrated Vol.
2
Allies in the Pacific
Tullis. An exciting new book written and illustrated
by Thomas A. Tullis continues his series of profile
books (Volume 1 also available). This new volume presents
40 more pages of his highly regarded full color illustrations,
this time of Allied airplane flown during WWII in
the Pacific Theater. 42 pgs., 39 profiles, 11"x
81⁄2", sfbd. |
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How to Draw Airplane
Like a Pro
Whyte, Cooper & Cooper. Whether a casual doodler
or an artist with professional aspirations, this book
will help you draw airplane from WWI biplanes to modern
jets. A series of step-by-step instructions and illustrations
- assembled from the work and knowledge of numerous
aviation artists - lay a foundation of basic drawing
concepts, then proceed to specific techniques for
accurate renderings. What a great idea! 159 pgs.,
200 color and B&W ills., 81⁄4"x 101⁄2",
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A Century of Triumph
The History of Aviation.
Chant. For one hundred years, man has been obsessed
by flight. From the Wright Brothers' experiment in
1903 to the Stealth Bomber, we have perserved in our
effort to fly. Aviation's first full-century is an
astonishing story of innovation, heroic pilots and
achievements. Lavishly illustrated with hundreds of
detailed drawings and cutaways by renowned aviation
illustrator John Batchelor. 400 pgs., 250 line-drawings
and 100 B&W photos, 10"x 10", hdbd.
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$99.90
Buy the two-volume book set and get the print FREE
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New England Aviators
+FREE Red, White & Blue Print
New England Aviators, 1914-1918,
Their Portraits and Their Records, Volumes I and II.
This two-volume set originally appeared in 1919 in
limited quantities - original copies are now highly
sought collectibles. Now reprinted to showcase 542
New England pilots who flew with the USAAC, USN, USMC
and British and French air forces, these volumes present
a short biographical entry for each pilot along with
a WWI-era photograph for most. 6"x 9", hdbd.
Volume I has 472 pgs. and 200+ B&W photos, while
Volume II has 480 pgs. and 250+ B&W photos.
Red, White & Blue.
James Dietz. Join a WWI aviator as he takes a brief
respite from his duties, "propped" up against
his trusty biplane and accompanied by his best friend.
12"x 15" limited edition print is signed
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Sabre to Stealth
50 Years of the U.S. Air Force 1947-1997. March. Captures
the history of the United States Air Force with vivid
power. Provides year-by-year milestones on the airplane
and activities that contributed to NATO's deterrent
posture and that kept the peace in the unstable world
of the Cold War. Includes over 50 paintings by today's
leading aviation artists along with more than 145
color photos. 168 pgs, 111⁄2"x 81⁄2",
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