Art&DesignWinter2024

Unmanned Air Vehicles: An Illustrated Study of UAVs Bill Holder. Although the prime mission of military UAVs has been reconnaissance and surveillance, there is also consideration for mounting weapons on the vehicles. Surprisingly, just about every type of propulsion system has been considered, and they have used both single and multiple engines, with piston, rotary, turbojet, pulsejet, and rocket engines. • 8 1/2" x 11" • 150 color/bw photos • 72pp. • 0-7643-1500-5 • PB • $19.95 / £18.99 / $28.95 CAD Boeing 747: A Legends of Flight Illustrat- ed History Wolfgang Borgmann. Experience the remarkable journey of the Boeing 747, the pioneering jumbo jet that revolutionized aviation over 50 years ago. From its iconic debut as the first civilian airliner of its scale, to becoming the symbol of airline excellence, this book delves into its evolution, partnerships with world-renowned carriers, and its enduring legacy in aviation his- tory. • 9" x 9" (230 x 230mm) •150 color and b/w photos • 144 pp. • 978-0-7643-6510-2 • HC • $29.99 US / £27.99 / $42.99 CAD Boeing 757: A Legends of Flight Illustrat- ed History Dan Dornseif. First flown in 1982, the Boeing 757 was an impressive accomplishment. The aircraft was fast, quiet, and fuel efficient while still exhibiting stellar takeoff, climb, and landing performance. Hear firsthand accounts from the leaders of the 757 program who skill- fully established an extraordinary culture within their organization. • 9"x9" (228x228mm) •200 color and b/w photos • 160 pp. • 978-0-7643-6346-7 • HC • $29.99 / £27.99 / $42.99 CAD Douglas DC-9: A Legends of Flight Illus- trated History Wolfgang Borgmann. Learn about the iconic Douglas DC-9 family of twin-en- gine jets, which revolutionized short-range air travel in the 1960s. From inception to its even- tual replacement by modern rivals, delve into its history, design, and operational impact. Discov- er its dominance with major airlines like Delta, TWA, and KLM through detailed accounts, tech- nical specs, and evocative period images. • 9" x 9" (230 x 230mm) • 130 color and b/wphotos • 144 pp. • 978-0-7643-6484-6 • HC • $29.99 US / £27.99 / $42.99 CAD McDonnell Douglas DC-10/MD-11: A Leg- ends of Flight Illustrated History Wolfgang Borgmann. TheMcDonnell Douglas DC-10 is one of the most distinctive wide-bodied aircraft and since the early 1970s has been operated by many airlines on medium- and long-distance routes throughout the world. Successfully flying passenger service for over 40 years, the DC-10 currently still flies for FedEx in an airfreight delivery role. • 9”x9” • 120 photos • 144pp. • 978-0-7643-6137-1 • HC •$29.99 / £27.99 / $42.99 CAD Enter the Drones: The FAA and UAVs in America Bill Carey. The history of how unmanned aerial vehicles, popularly called "drones," evolved in the last quarter century from military applications to a disruptive new commercial industry. The evolution faces considerable legal and technological hurdles—though none higher than winning regulatory approval from the Federal Aviation Administration. 6"x9"•61colorandb/wphotos •192pp.•978-0-7643-5077-1•HC•978-1-5073-0032-9 (E-book) • $29.99 / £27.99 / $42.99 CAD Boeing 737: TheWorld’s Jetliner Captain Dan Dornseif. The Boeing 737 has been an incredibly successful jetliner.This book will provide a thorough analysis of this fine aircraft and its history, to be enjoyed by professionals, hobbyists, and enthusiasts alike.A detailed technical chapter and a "how to" chapter are included. • 8 1/2" x 11" • 510 color & b/w photos • 288pp. • 978-0-7643-5325-3 HC • $59.99 / £54.99 / $85.00 CAD The Boeing 787 Dreamliner Claude G. Luisada and Steven D. Kimmell. Follow the life of this aircraft from its initial inception to the delivery of the first production models. Includes many illustrations carefully chosen to assist the reader in better understanding and visualizing many of the new features found on the Dreamliner. • 11"x81/2"• 125photos•152pp.•978-0-7643-4637-8 • HC • $35.00 / £31.99 / $50.00 CAD Boeing Metamorphosis: Launching the 737 and 747, 1965–1969 John Fredrickson with John Andrew. John Andrew, a retired Boeing executive, offers a unique insider look at the profound changes Boeing experienced in the 1960s as the product mix shifted from military hardware to the first generation of jet-powered airliners. • 6" x 9"• 130 color and b/w photos •240pp. •978-0-7643-6162-3•HC• $29.99 / £27.99 / $42.99 CAD The Book of Air Shows Philip Handleman. This book is a full-color celebration of the great American air shows. From the early bi- and tri-planes, to the WWII era warbirds, up to the present day F-15 and SR-71, any and all aircraft that fly through the modern air shows is presented. • 9" x 12" • 200 color photos • 176pp. • 0-88740-471-5 • HC • $49.95 / £45.99 / $72.00 CAD Colorful Aircraft: Unique Paint Schemes on theWorld’s Passenger Airliners Norbert Andrup. Detailed color images of nearly all the special paint- ings of international airlines, along with background information on their history. Included are Lufthansa, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Air France, Alitalia, SAS, Finnair, KLM, Iberia, SAA, Cathay Pacific, JAL, Korean Air, Quantas, Air China, PIA, Qatar, Etihad, El Al, Southwest, and many others. • 8 1/2" x 11" • 300 color photos • 144pp. • 978-0-7643-3656-0 • HC • $45.00 / £40.99 / $64.00 CAD D B Cooper and Flight 305: Reexamining the Hijacking and Disappearance: Robert H. Edwards, PhD. A fresh look at one of the most intriguing unsolved mysteries of the last 50 years. Working exclusively from original source documents, Edwards reinvents the narrative, filters fact from speculation, explains where the FBI went wrong, and proposes a new hypothesis. • 7" x 10" • Over 100 color and b/w images • 264pp. • 978-0-7643-6256-9•HC• $29.99 /£27.99 / $42.99 CAD Desert Boneyards: Retired Aircraft Storage Facilities in the U S Hoeveler & Krämer. The Desert Boneyards are gigantic desert aerodromes in which military and civilian aircraft from all over the world are stored, either permanently or for a time, in order to serve as sources of spare parts or to be reactivated after a certain time. The reader is shown the best-known of these desert boneyards in Arizona and California. • 81/2" x 11"•200 color photos •160pp. •978-0- 7643-3662-1•HC•$45.00 / £40.99 / $64.00CAD Frontier Airlines: A History of the Former Frontier Airlines 1950-86 Gregory R. Stearns. Presented in this book is the story of the former Frontier Airlines from its founding just after WWII to its eventual demise in the 1980s. The legacy of pioneering air service, purchasing jets, and competing after airline deregulation are just a few of the entertaining storylines that capture a golden and bygone era. The human side of how airlines operate is also documented. • 8 1/2" x 11" • 280 color/bw photos • 240pp. • 978-0-7643-4040-6 • HC • $49.99 / £45.99 / $72.00 CAD Hunting the Wind: Pan American World Air- ways’ Epic Flying Boat Era, 1929–1946 Teresa Webber & Jamie Dodson. Hunting the Wind captures the excitement, the adventure, and the glamor of Pan Am’s magnificent flying boats. Crewmember’s and passenger’s vivid accounts will appeal to history buffs, aviation enthusiasts, and anyone who values innovation, and the indominable spirit of the American Dream. • 6" × 9" • 130 b/w photographs • 288 pp.• 978-0-7643-5541-7•HC•$34.99 /£31.99 / $48.99 CAD Jet City Rewind: Aviation History of Se- attle and the Pacific Northwest Timothy A. Nelson. Seattle has hosted flying history from dirigibles to jumbo jets. This book recaptures that historical awe, and connects it with a sense of place. Do you know exactly where the Boeing Company began? Where was the magnificent 314 Clipper built? This book will answer those questions and many more as we dig into the aviation archeology of the “Jet City” and its surroundings. • 9 1/8" x 8 1/8" • 200 color and b/wphotos • 144pp. • 978-0-7643-5106-8 •HC• $29.99 / £27.99 / $42.99 CAD Planes of the Presidents: An Illustrated History of Air Force One Bill Holder. This book covers United States presidential air- craft including Boeing Clippers, DC-6s, C-54s, Constellations, 707s and 747s, as well as a variety of Air Force and Marine Corps support aircraft. • 8 1/2" x 11" • 130 color/bw photos • 48pp. • 0-7643-1187-5 • PB • $19.95 / £18.99 / $28.95 CAD Queen of the Skies: The Lockheed Con- stellation . Claude G. Luisada. This extensively researched account, gathered from archival docu- ments, interviews, and the author’s own personal experiences, sets the history of the Lockheed Constellation against the backdrop of the years 1940 to 1980. Illustrated with more than 100 photos and diagrams, Queen of the Skies is a fascinating story, particularly for airplane or aviation history enthusiasts. • 7" x 10" • 51 b/w photo & illus. • Index • 424pp. • 978-0-7643-4639-2 • HC •$45.00 / £40.99 / $64.00 CAD The Republic Airlines Story 1945-1986 Terry Love. Republic Airlines and its twelve predecessors formed one of the finest national airlines that ever spanned the nation. Although in existence for only six years, it created a legacy of dependability and service while flying into more locations than any other airline of the time. This book includes photos and illustrations depicting all phases of the history of Republic Airlines and its predecessors. 8 1/2" x 11" • 250 color/bw photos • 160pp. ISBN: 978-0- 7643-4247-9•HC•$49.99 / £45.99 / $72.00 CAD R G Smith: The Man and His Art An Autobiography with Rosario “Zip" Rausa. “R.G." describes his transition from helping design tactical aircraft to painting them in such compelling and dramatically beautiful fashion that he earned a worldwide reputation as one of the most skilled and admired aviation artists of all time. • 11" x 8 1/2" • 140 photos • 112pp. • 0-7643-0755-X •HC• $29.95 / £27.99 / $42.95 CAD Twin Cessna: The Cessna 300 and 400 Series of Light Twins Ron Smith. The Cessna Aircraft Company produced a wide range of twin engine light aircraft, from the high performance Cessna 310 to the ten passenger pressurized turboprop Cessna Conquest II.This richly illustrated book presents the origins and development of these aircraft, including the sometimes subtle differences between models and their sub-variants. • 8.5" x 11" • 215 color & b/w photos • 128pp. • 978-0-7643-5226-3 • HC •$34.99 / £31.99 / $48.99 CAD TRANSPORTATION: GENERAL & CIVIL AVIATION | 133