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The Art of Flying

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Beginning with the jet age of the 1940s and 1950s, air travel has been at the forefront of technology, culture, and luxury. The Art of Flying explores its fascinating evolution, curating a vibrant cultural history from the mid-twentieth century to the present. From technological developments such...
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Editor and writer Josh Condon has covered travel, technology, fashion, automotive, and more for publications including The New York Times, Men’s Journal, and Road & Track. He is currently senior editor at Details magazine in New York City.

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Page count

176 pages

Number of illustrations

120

Language

English

Released on

January 2016

Dimensions

W 28 x L 36 x D 4 cm

Cover materials

Hardcover in a Luxury Slipcase

ISBN

9781614284611

Weight

3.175 kg

Author

Josh Condon

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Assouline supports One Tree Planted in its commitment to create a more sustainable world through reforestation. Since 2019, this partnership has contributed to global reforestation efforts, with the long-term goal of creating a sustainable cycle by sourcing paper from the trees planted.

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THE ART OF LUXURY BOOKMAKING

Since its beginnings in 1994, Assouline has been dedicated to creating books that are as informational as they are beautiful works of art. The respect for the product and the process of creation is evident in every facet – the traditional technique of hand-binding covers, the imagery that transports the reader to another place and time, the luxurious thickness of each page.

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THE CULTURE BOOKSTAND

The Culture Bookstand embodies the art of simplicity with elegance. Crafted from luxurious walnut wood and finished with pebbled leather, it gently tilts forward to showcase your book at the ideal angle.

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