Fly Now!: A Colorful Story of Flight from Hot Air Balloon to the 777 "Worldliner" -- The Poster Collection of the Smithsonian Na

by Joanne Gernstein London

Book Overview

The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum draws more visitors than any other museum in the world-90,000 a day in the summertime-and the highlight of summer 2007 at the NASM will be Fly Now, the exhibit of air travel posters featured in this unique companion volume which combines arresting, colorful art, rare archival material, and a unique approach to aeronautical history.The posters-most of them never before published-feature barnstormers, gliders,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1426200889
• ISBN13: 9781426200885
• Release Date: May 2007
• Publisher: National Geographic Society
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 2.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.7" x 10.2"

Customer Reviews

Great poster book

I've been a fan of vintage flying and travel posters for many years. This book is one of the best I've seen. There is a poster on every page describing a little about each one. Some of I've seen before, but most I've never seen before. The printing and colors in the book are very well done. If anyone is interested in travel or retro posters, this is a good book to start.

Fly Back to the Golden Age of Aviation

This book is a wonderful combination of eye-catching graphics and insightful commentary. It really transported me back to an era when flying was special, elegant and exciting. Anyone interesting in the history of transportation will enjoy this book.

Make You Wnat to Soar

Fly Now! is a collection of the air and space museum but a wonderful invitation into the world of flight. I found the posters fascinating. The stories with each of them brought me into the time of which they were speaking. We take flying so for granted today. this books reveals the wonder, the danger, and the passion that brought us to this day. Bravo! Great work!