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Photography and Flight
William L. Fox
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Description for Photography and Flight
Paperback. Charts the rich and varied history of aerial photography, which has been used for everything from geographic exploration to secret spy missions. Beginning with early images taken from hot-air balloons and fixed platforms, this title then explains how military reconnaissance was instrumental in catalysing innovations in the field. Series: Exposures. Num Pages: 144 pages, 60 black & white illustrations, 20 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: AJRK; WGM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 221 x 194 x 14. Weight in Grams: 558.
"Photography and Flight" charts the rich and varied history of aerial photography, which has been used for everything from geographic exploration to secret spy missions. Beginning with early images taken from hot-air balloons and fixed platforms, Denis Cosgrove and William Fox then explain how military reconnaissance was instrumental in catalysing innovations in the field. They examine pivotal historical moments when aerial photography began to establish itself as an essential tool, such as in Second World War military strategies, high-altitude photography taken from postwar rockets and aircraft, and the extensive implementation of aerial photography during the Cold War and the Cuban ... Read more
"Photography and Flight" charts the rich and varied history of aerial photography, which has been used for everything from geographic exploration to secret spy missions. Beginning with early images taken from hot-air balloons and fixed platforms, Denis Cosgrove and William Fox then explain how military reconnaissance was instrumental in catalysing innovations in the field. They examine pivotal historical moments when aerial photography began to establish itself as an essential tool, such as in Second World War military strategies, high-altitude photography taken from postwar rockets and aircraft, and the extensive implementation of aerial photography during the Cold War and the Cuban ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Reaktion Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
144
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Series
Exposures
Condition
New
Weight
557g
Number of Pages
144
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781861893987
SKU
V9781861893987
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About William L. Fox
Denis Cosgrove (d. 2008) was Professor in the Department of Geography at the University of California, Los Angeles. He was the author or editor of many books, including Mappings (Reaktion Books, 1999). William L. Fox is a writer, independent scholar and poet based in California. He is the author of many books, including Approaching Nowhere (with Jeff Brouws, 2006).
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