{"product_id":"flying-toys-playful-flights","title":"Flying Toys - Playful Flights","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left; background-color: #f7f8f9; padding: 20px; border-left: 4px solid #647382;\"\u003eA beautifully illustrated exploration of flying toys through history, from kites and windmills to model planes and carousels. This book celebrates the playful imagination of flight and the toys that brought joy across generations.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: 13px;\"\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table table-striped\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eISBN-10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3-9803350-9-7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook cover finish(es)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardcover ( square back binding )\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike NEW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor(s)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlf Mayer-Ebeling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLufthansa German Airlines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e112\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished date\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1993\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage(s)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnglish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e23 x 30 x 1 cm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCategorie(s)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• ESSAIS - OUVRAGES THÉMATIQUES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: 13px;\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDelights of the Living Imagination\u003c\/em\u003e is a beautifully illustrated journey through the history and wonder of flying toys across the ages. From windmills and \u003cem\u003ekites\u003c\/em\u003e soaring in the sky to flying dragons and peacock feathers, from Indian \u003cem\u003ebalsamines\u003c\/em\u003e to \u003cem\u003eYoyos\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eDiabolo\u003c\/em\u003e, the book explores artificial birds, feather planes, and shadow plays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt delves into fairground attractions, balloons, parachutes, playful pioneers, and simple gliders. Readers will discover \u003cem\u003eairscrew fliers\u003c\/em\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alf Mayer-Ebeling","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53776042361178,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/3015\/9446\/files\/image2_89597e29-5d75-499f-84bd-4639d7e65203.jpeg?v=1773142951","url":"https:\/\/aviation.brussels\/products\/flying-toys-playful-flights","provider":"aviation.brussels","version":"1.0","type":"link"}