Air Show at Brescia, 1909

(2)
Air Show at Brescia, 1909 image
ISBN-10:

0756781957

ISBN-13:

9780756781958

Author(s): Demetz, Peter
Publisher: Diane Pub Co.
Format: Hardcover, 254 pages

Description:

In 1909, municipal authorities built an airfield in northern Italy & invited the world's leading aviators to compete on it. The show attracted thousands of spectators -- among them Giacomo Puccini & Gabriele d'Annunzio -- & reporters, including Franz Kafka, Max Brod, & Luigi Barzini. This is an account of what happened in the air & on the ground before, during, & after this amazing moment at the dawn of the modern age. Demetz elucidates Kafka's subtle ambiguities about the consequences of flight, d'Annunzio's lust for power in aviation, Puccini's enthusiasm for speedy escapes, & Curtiss's modest heroism. This provocative work reveals a vital point where art & technology met in imagining the future. Illustrations.

Best prices to buy, sell, or rent ISBN 9780756781958




Frequently Asked Questions about Air Show at Brescia, 1909

You can buy the Air Show at Brescia, 1909 book at one of 20+ online bookstores with BookScouter, the website that helps find the best deal across the web. Currently, the best offer comes from and is $ for the .

If you’re interested in selling back the Air Show at Brescia, 1909 book, you can always look up BookScouter for the best deal. BookScouter checks 30+ buyback vendors with a single search and gives you actual information on buyback pricing instantly.

As for the Air Show at Brescia, 1909 book, the best buyback offer comes from and is $ for the book in good condition.

Not enough insights yet.

Not enough insights yet.