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Knights in Canvas: The Aviation Art of James Dietz
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Jim Wilberg (Author), Jack Herris (Editor), James Dietz (Illustrator)
Hardcover: 176 pages
Publisher: Aeronaut Books; 1ST edition (2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1935881043
ISBN-13: 978-1935881049
Product Dimensions: 13.8 x 8.9 x 1 inches
Shipping Weight: 3 pounds

For many years award-winning artist James Dietz has been one of the most esteemed painters of WWI aviation. Now enjoy his striking aviation art collected in one volume! Lavishly illustrated, this book features 74 full-color paintings by Jim that bring WWI aviation to life. More than a dozen respected WWI aviation authors contribute to the story with chapters providing the background for the paintings to increase your understanding and appreciation of Jim's exceptional work. In a well-illustrated chapter, Jim discusses how he creates his art using two recent paintings as examples. With forward by Sir Peter Jackson, renowned producer of the stunning Lord of the Rings trilogy.
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Tumult in the Clouds
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The Aviation Art of Russell Smith
Jim Wilberg (Author)
Hardcover: 176 pages
Publisher: Aeronaut Books; 1ST edition (2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1935881027
ISBN-13: 978-1935881025
Product Dimensions: 11.8 x 9.4 x 1.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 3 pounds

Enjoy the striking aviation art of award-winning artist Russell Smith! Lavishly illustrated, the book features 44 full-color paintings and 20 drawings by Russell that bring WW1 aviation to life. More thanm a dozen respected WW1 aviation authors contribute to the story with chapters providing the background for the paintings to increase your understanding and appreciation of Russell's exceptional art. Finally, in a well-illustrated chapter, Russell tells you how he creates his art.
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