astral horizon press (307 results)

Condition: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Condition: Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Condition: New.

Hardback. Condition: New. The second edition of airline ticket designs from exotic places like Naura, Nicaragua, New Caledonia, Afghanistan and Burkino-Faso is now in hardback. More new tickets from the biggest private collection of tickets in the world and follows the success of the first edition Tickets Please! Transadriatica, Alitalia, Concorde, Malev, Bursa, Brymon, El Al and Royal Nepal continue the adventureThis extended 176 page hardback covers the gamut of airlines from flagship megabrands to some of the least known operators. Air Ceylon, Tunis, Air Atlas, Braniff, Spantax and Vasp will fly you to the most obscure corners of the world. The tickets all share a sharp eye for colour and design and no aviation library is complete without this book.

Paperback. Condition: New. This is a story that has never been told before, pulling back the Iron Curtain to reveal the lives of the jet airliners of the Soviet Union, full of previously unseen stories and previously unpublished information.The Tupolevs, Ilyushins and Yakovlevs, including the supersonic Tu-144, get a chapter each, lavishly illustrated with rare photos from the past and present. An introductory essay details the history of Aeroflot and the Soviet aerospace establishment. Tragedy and triumph, crushing defeats and stratospheric successes in the parallel world of the airline scene during the Cold War.This book tells the story of every jetliner produced by the Soviet Union, including the Tupolev Tu-104 (the world's first successful passenger jet), the Ilyushin Il-62 (Aeroflot's flagship) and the supersonic rival to Concorde, the Tu-144. Other chapters cover the Tu-154 workhorse, the Il-86/-96 jumbo jet and the world's first regional jet, the Yak-40 (and -42). The meltdown of political certainties coincided with the Tu-204, which was able to form a bridge out of the old Soviet era into the current age. The story of commercial aviation and aero engineering behind the Iron Curtain is told in fascinating detail accompanied by beautiful illustrations taken from Russian archives by Charles Kennedy, one of aviation's best-known writers. Not only for aviation fans but also a fascinating look Soviet history, European socialism and the evolution of technology.Additional infoChapter each on the Tu-104/-124, -134, -144, -154 and -204; Il-62 and -86/-96; Yak-40/-42; and an essay on the history of Aeroflot. Bonus feature: SU's epic winter 1985/86 timetable reproduced in full. 158 pages and over 250 classic pics.

Hardcover. Condition: Good.

Condition: VeryGood. This item shows limited signs of wear overall with minor scuffs or cosmetic blemishes. No curled corners, bent covers or damage to dust jackets. No highlighting/ writing in pages. Digital codes may not be included and have not been tested to be redeemable and/or active. Please note that all items are donated goods and are in used condition. Orders shipped Monday through Friday! Your purchase helps put people to work and learn life skills to reach their full potential. Orders shipped Monday through Friday. Your purchase helps put people to work and learn life skills to reach their full potential. Thank you!

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 240 pages. 8.62x6.14x0.94 inches. In Stock.

Condition: New.

Hardback. Condition: New. The safety card may be, on first glance, the most functional of the seatback pocket literature, and yet in the hands of the dedicated aviation enthusiast, it makes for a surprisingly efficient souvenir of the flight, as it states airline, aircraft type, and even has a floor plan or other visual representation of the ship. This unique book is not just a collection of 150 airline safety cards, it is also the memories of the collector who picked them up on his diverse travels. Guy Van Herbruggen is the author of five books about aviation history - a three volume history of the Flying Tiger Line, the definitive history of the MD-11, and the story of the Corsair fleet of 747s. For Your Safety is his most personal, and his most intriguing yet. Buckle up!

Hardback. Condition: New. This is the story of 32 years of Boeing 747 jumbo jet service with French leisure carrier Corsair, bringing together the individual history of their 24 747s, and two in-depth historical essays: the story of the Boeing 747, and the complete story of Corsair through four eventful decades. Also included is a detailed technical description of the 747, and a special history of the only French 747SP. The heart of the book is the employee memories, from warzones to Caribbean paradise. 288 pages and over 500 photos and illustrations. Also published in French language.

Hardback. Condition: New. Flying Tiger Memories tells the story of one of the world's most legendary airlines, through the eyewitness stories and memories of its employees, pilots, flight attendants, mechanics and friends.From a group of American pilots fighting in China during World War 2, the Flying Tiger Line is born, the airline who can do anything, through the golden piston prop days of Commandos and Connies to the Jet Age with the Boeing 707, Douglas DC-8, Boeing 747 Jumbo, all the way up to the 1989 billion-dollar merger that made FedEx a global brand.Daring tales of bravery, incredible stories of survival, and a lot of laughs along the way; Flying Tiger Memories is a collaboration between aviation historian Guy Van Herbruggen and author Charles Kennedy. It is an essential companion to the DC-8 and The Flying Tiger Line and Tiger 747 books. A lavish gift for fans of aviation, airlines, history, war stories, adventures, and travel.

Condition: New.

Hardback. Condition: New. This collection, immaculately curated by leading aviation historian Guy Van Herbruggen, dives into the never-before-seen archives of the pioneering Flying Tiger Line, starting with the airline's founding by American combat pilots based in China during World War Two, through the golden age of the propliner up to the arrival of their first jet, the Boeing 707. The aircraft, the people, the places and the times are brought to vivid life in this stunning collection of nearly 350 fascinating images. Aviation pioneers, Hollywood stars, presidents, pistons, and propellers create a stunning portrait of a bygone age.

Hardback. Condition: New. Christiaan Van Heijst is a 747 pilot and one of the world's leading aviation photographers. Cargopilot is a luxury coffee table volume that brings together over 200 of his best photos from the flight deck and from the ramp on six continents, from technically fascinating views of the operation to evocative earthscapes and cloudscapes. The locations read like a spy thriller - from the arctic wastes of Greenland to the steamy jungles of the Congo. There is a chapter about his piloting career before the 747, flying turboprops in Afghanistan and West Africa; and a chapter about the night his jumbo passed over a huge area of underwater lights in the middle of the Pacific, which made world news at the time and remains unexplained. This new edition, the Captain's Edition, features extra photos, as well as introductory essays by Christiaan and publisher Charles Kennedy, and is essential for fans of aviation, geography, and photography.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Glazed Boards. Condition: VG. 1st. Heavily illustrated history of this US built airliner with full airframe histories. 279pp. VG clean copy in glazed boards.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good.