Aviation: A Visual History of Aircraft

Author(s): Matt Ralphs

Transport | 07 - June

A stunningly illustrated tribute to all things aeroplane, Aviation celebrates the ingenuity of aeroplanes, biplanes, monoplanes and helicopters past, present and future. From the first hot air balloon flight by the Montgolfier brothers, through to the the legendary Wright Flyer and the revolutionary Concorde, this beautifully illustrated book by the award-winning artist Dieter Braun is the perfect gift for lovers of all things plane.


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Aviation celebrates the ingenuity of aeroplanes, biplanes, monoplanes and helicopters past, present and future.

A visual flight of wonder, this fascinating book showcases an array of iconic and awe-inspiring aeroplanes throughout history, and offers the trip of a lifetime for aircraft enthusiasts the world over! -- Pam Norfolk * Lancashire Evening Post *

Matt Ralphs worked as an editor for many years, and now writes children's non-fiction and middle grade fiction, often with a focus on history, myths and folklore. His dark adventure novels Fire Girl and Fire Witch were published by Macmillan Children's Books. He currently has non-fiction projects in development with Nosy Crow and Bonnier. He lives on the Grand Union Canal on a boat called Nostromo. Dieter Braun is a much-loved illustrator and children's book author from Hamburg, Germany. He is recognised for the distinctive geometric worlds he creates, with a touch of retro aesthetic.

General Fields

  • : 9781800784918
  • : Big Picture, The
  • : Nosy Crow
  • : 705.0
  • : 01 March 2024
  • : h240mm x w305mm x s11mm
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Matt Ralphs
  • : Hardback
  • : Dieter Braun
  • : English
  • : 629.13
  • : 64