John Fairley Bücher

Superb collection of art work depicting war in the air. Covers over a century of fighting in the skies.

Beyond the world we can quantify, classify and analyse there is another, more mysterious world. In this book Arthur C Clarke investigates this supra-scientific world. Under his direction, Simon Welfare and John Fairley travelled five continents interviewing witnesses of strange and unexplained phenomena. They talked to men and women who had seen monsters from the depths of oceans and lakes, had been showered by frogs and fishes and had watched 'unidentified flying objects' crossing the night sky in brilliant light; they talked to explorers and mountain people who had seen the yeti, the abominable snowman and his cousin 'Bigfoot'. More threatening events are also evaluated in the hope that we can glean evidence which may prevent future catastrophe.Arthur C Clarke would not wish, even if it were possible, to provide answers to all the questions posed in this book. As he 'The universe is such a strange and wonderful place that reality will always out-reach the wildest imnagination.'

An artistic celebration of victory and sacrifice in The Great War. A superb collection of contemporary art by leading international painters brought together in one volume to record the momentous events of 1918 and the immediate post-war years.

For most of the twentieth century, the “Mr. America” image epitomized muscular manhood. From humble beginnings in 1939 at a small gym in Schenectady, New York, the Mr. America Contest became the world’s premier bodybuilding event over the next thirty years. Rooted in ancient Greek virtues of health, fitness, beauty, and athleticism, it showcased some of the finest specimens of American masculinity. Interviewing nearly one hundred major figures in the physical culture movement (including twenty-five Mr. Americas) and incorporating copious printed and manuscript sources, John D. Fair has created the definitive study of this iconic phenomenon. Revealing the ways in which the contest provided a model of functional and fit manhood, Mr. America captures the event’s path to idealism and its slow descent into obscurity. As the 1960s marked a turbulent transition in American society—from the civil rights movement to the rise of feminism and increasing acceptance of homosexuality—Mr. America changed as well. Exploring the influence of other bodily displays, such as the Mr. Universe and Mr. Olympia contests and the Miss America Pageant, Fair focuses on commercialism, size obsession, and drugs that corrupted the competition’s original intent. Accessible and engaging, Mr. America is a compelling portrayal of the glory days of American muscle.

In 1917, as British troops were preparing for the Battle of Passchendaele, a mutiny broke out among the 100,000 soldiers at the Etaples training camp in Northern France. This mutiny was one of the most guarded secrets of WW1. Private Percy Toplis, a survivor of the Battle of Loos, had deserted from the Army Medical Corps before re-enlisting and he was accused as the ringleader of the mutiny. By this time he was back in England where he was living in disguise and was the most wanted man in England (suspected of murder and fraud) before being killed by a policeman in 1920. Drawing on extensive interviews with survivors of the mutiny as well as with friends and relatives of Percy Toplis, this updated edition includes a new introduction and epilogue that expand on newly discovered information about the events of the mutiny and the government's response to it.

Covers a couple of centuries of the best of racing art. Includes examples of Degas, Gericault etc as well as modern painters.

Set during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the narrative explores the dominance of the British Empire and the Royal Navy's unparalleled control over the seas. It delves into the historical context of imperialism, highlighting the naval power that shaped global politics and trade during this pivotal era. The story captures the essence of maritime supremacy and its implications on international relations and colonial expansion.

The thesis delves into Russell Kirk's doctrine of the Moral Imagination, exploring its foundational principles and implications for contemporary society. It examines how Kirk's ideas shape our understanding of morality, culture, and politics, emphasizing the importance of imagination in ethical decision-making. Through a detailed analysis of his writings, the work highlights the interplay between tradition and modernity, offering insights into Kirk's influence on conservative thought and the role of moral values in shaping a just society.

The subject of Horses' roles in The Great War is hugely and this original approach of tells the story by use of works of art backed by informative and lively text.