The Art of Flying

Name: The Art of Flying
Brand: Assouline
SKU: 210000005556
Price: 195.00 USD
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$195.00

The Art of Flying chronicles aviation's remarkable ascent from the golden age of the 1940s to today's modern era. This lavishly illustrated volume traces how air travel has consistently embodied technological innovation, cultural aspiration, and refined luxury. From pressurized cabins and supersonic achievement to bespoke crew uniforms designed by Dior, Emilio Pucci, and Moncler, discover how aviation has shaped and reflected our times. Featuring over seven decades of stunning imagery and produced in partnership with VistaJet, this definitive work celebrates aviation's intersection with architecture, design, and art—revealing how the skies have always represented humanity's boldest dreams and most elegant ambitions.

Cover Materials

Hardcover in a Luxury Slipcase

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Product Dimensions

W 11.22 x L 145 x D 1.65 in

1 in stock

Additonal Information

Page count

176 pages

Number of illustrations

120

Language

English

Released on

January 2016

ISBN

9781614284611

Weight

7.0 lb

Author

Josh Condon

The Art of Flying

$195.00