Flying Toys - Playful Flights
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Characteristics
| ISBN-10 | 3-9803350-9-7 |
| Book cover finish(es) | Hardcover ( square back binding ) |
| Condition | Like NEW |
| Author(s) | Alf Mayer-Ebeling |
| Publisher | Lufthansa German Airlines |
| Number of pages | 112 |
| Published date | 1993 |
| Language(s) | English |
| Size | 23 x 30 x 1 cm |
| Categorie(s) | • ESSAIS - OUVRAGES THÉMATIQUES |
Description
Delights of the Living Imagination is a beautifully illustrated journey through the history and wonder of flying toys across the ages. From windmills and kites soaring in the sky to flying dragons and peacock feathers, from Indian balsamines to Yoyos and Diabolo, the book explores artificial birds, feather planes, and shadow plays.
It delves into fairground attractions, balloons, parachutes, playful pioneers, and simple gliders. Readers will discover airscrew fliers, model planes, tinplate planes, flying round the center pole, and flying wing karts. Paper planes and simple magic tricks are examined alongside rockets, fireworks, space toys, and high-tech inspired creations. The collection also includes motion displays, collector’s sports, children’s books, and toy catalogues—a rich tribute to the lightest wings of imagination, flying and playing through history.
In a curious historical footnote, the late great airplane manufacturer McLean, through his last will, created a foundation reminiscent of the Nobel Prize Foundation. His estate was dedicated to awarding pensions each year to those who could prove ownership of a carousel enterprise and committed to maintaining it for life. More than seventy years after its foundation, this legacy remains a testament to a unique and whimsical vision, connecting the worlds of flying toys and imaginative play.