Product Description

Robert Taylor is one of the world's leading aviation artists. Now available for the first time in paperback, this book offers superb reproductions of Robert Taylor's very best air combat paintings and sketches, as well as behind-the-scenes stories of his meetings with some of the finest aviators in history.

Providing a rare glimpse into Taylor's working methods, this book will be eagerly sought by all aviation enthusiasts.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #999169 in Books
• Published on: 2002-10-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 128 pages

Review
'If ever an artist could make an aircraft come to life and fly on canvas, Robert Taylor can.' The late Marshall of the Royal Air Force, Sir Arthur 'Bomber' Harris, Bt GCB, OBE, AFC, LLD, Commander in Chief, RAF Bomber Command 1942-45 'As a fighter pilot who flew the types of aircraft that Robert Taylor paints so brilliantly, I marvel at his ability. He paints more than just aircraft; he paints with spectacular reality the whole vista of the sky that is the world of the fighter pilot.' AirVice Marshall JE 'Johnnie' Johnson, CB, CBE, DSO, DFC, top scoring Allied fighter pilot of World War II

About the Author
Robert Taylor is recognized today as the leading aviation artist in the world. His following is on an international scale with enormous worldwide demand for his originals and limited edition prints. Writer Robert Weston has been a close friend and co-researcher with the artist for many years, and in this book he brings to bear a wealth of experience of Robert Taylor's work.

Customer Reviews

All in one
Splendid paintings, terrific drawings, historic informations everywhere and a foreword by none less than 'Johnnie' Johnson! This book takes the reader through the wonderful and time-consuming process which Robert Taylor takes to produce a painting. From white canvas to paintings able to tell a whole history each, the reader is take on a journey through several air combat scenarios.

A dazzling spectacle of an artbook
Robert Taylor: Air Combat Paintings Volume II is a dazzling spectacle of an artbook, filled with black-and-white as well as full color images of aerial combat paintings, especially those related to World War II air battles. An extensive, in-depth commentaries and history adds a special depth to the origin and moment captured in these heart-stopping works of art. Robert Taylor: Air Combat Paintings, Volume II is a recommended treasure trove of great air combat illustrations for aviation and military history buffs. Also highly recommended is the companion compilation, The Air Combat Paintings of Robert Taylor: Volume 1 (0715314300, £20.00).