Looping the Loop: Posters of Flight

by Henry S. Villard

Looping the Loop tells of the passion for flight with an array of 102 rare posters spanning the years of Early Flight, World War I, The Golden Age of Aviation, and World War II. Originally published in Fall 2000 in conjunction with the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service companion exhibition, these vibrant, colorful, hallmark designs each on their own full page, provide an artistic and historical retrospective. The late Ambassador Henry Serrano Villard (1900u1996), a statesman, philanthropist, and scholar, is considered to have been one of the world's leading authorities on early aviation. The book is based largely on Mr. Villard's never-before-published personal accounts from attending worldly early aviation events. Through his eloquent, graceful writing, he leaves a legacy of love and understanding of man and flight. 102 full-color illustrations with accompanying historical text.

Genres: Aviation

160 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 2000

Reviews

[Varmint · Rating 4 out of 5]

if you're a fan of the works of Toulouse-Lautrec, Bruant, or Cheret, but not in the mood to look at another poster of some tired parisian whore, this book is wonderful.

a collection of really beautiful airshow advertisements from pre first world war france.