Taking to the Air

An Illustrated History of Flight

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• Lily Ford

Paramètres

• 224 pages
• 8 heures de lecture

• Art / Culture
• Transports

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Focusing on the cultural impact of flight, this book explores the history of aviation through the experiences of spectators and passengers. It highlights significant moments that captivated public attention, from medieval winged visionaries to moon landings. Utilizing a rich collection of print imagery from the British Library, it visually celebrates the wonder of flight and examines how it has been perceived and represented throughout history. The narrative emphasizes the spectacle of airborne events and their influence on society's imagination.

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• Année de publication: 2018
• Reliure: (rigide)