Into the Sunlit Splendor: The Aviation Art of William S. Phillips | 
 enlarge | Authors: Ann Cooper, Charles Cooper, William Phillips
Creators: Alan Bean, Wilson Hurley
Publisher: The Greenwich Workshop Press
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 789793
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 224
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4.7
Dimensions (in): 14.2 x 11.1 x 1.2
ISBN: 0867130938
Dewey Decimal Number: 759.13
EAN: 9780867130935
ASIN: 0867130938
Publication Date: October 1, 2005
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Product Description
In a Willian S. Phillips painting—a tight formation of F-4 Phantoms screaming over Crater Lake, Oregon; the Blue Angels soaring near the California coast; a violent confrontation between a German Bf-109 and a RAF Spitfire above Sussex’s Beachy Head; a line of Bell Hueys passing through a monsoon-soaked valley in Vietnam—a viewer can almost feel the pressure on his body from the groundblurring speed of the plane, his mouth go dry in the desert air, or the chill on his neck when it’s so cold it hurts to breathe. Phillips is also a superb landscape and “skyscape” painter who places his subjects in geographic and historical context.
A wealth of aviation and military history by Ann and Charlie Cooper accompanies the paintings, as do Phillips’s own archival photographs.
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 good, but disappointing April 25, 2008
I am more of a fan of Phillips "nostalgia" pictures than just the airplane pictures, so I was a little disappointed in the treatment of them. Several were cover pages with printing on them which ruined the nostalgia mood. Several were too small. Several were good. If you are a fan of all of Phillips paintings, then you must have this. The quality is excellent.
 Amazing art/coffee table book June 12, 2007
Whether an old hand or new to aviation art, this is the book to own. Phillips' art is in itself amazing. However, the presentation and accompanying words make the book even better. The size of the book ensures the reader can appreciate the art without the distraction of page gutters and make it perfect for display. Ann and Charlie Cooper have done a wonderful job describing the thoughts and ideas behind each piece of art - very well researched. You won't be disappointed.
Magnificient Aviation Fine Art Book and Much More January 2, 2006
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
This is simply a magnificent book. I own three dozen other aviation fine art books. If I could have only one of them on my shelf, it would be this one. I'll try to explain why.
The selection of over 150 subjects from the artist's vast portfolio is very satisfying. The book has many air combat paintings, 21 of his USPS postage stamps, and enough of the town of Phillip's Bay to make you feel at home there. There is great variety. The subjects include the very popular fighters & bombers of WWII, but there are many less-often-seen aviation subjects- military trainers, helicopters, jets, blimps, flying boats plus sailboats, lighthouses, trains, and a classic car or two. At the same time, there is a sense of harmony.
The layout and reproduction values are excellent. The size is the definative "aviation fine art coffee table book" format. This means that the page gutter rarely interferes with the reader's ability to enjoy the art.
The book has exceptional visual impact, but the appeal goes much deeper. Beyond the visual statements of the art itself, Bill Phillips has a lot to say. The Coopers' well-crafted text blends it all together -- the artist's biography, his thoughts and reflections, and the stories behind the paintings. When they are finished, they have drawn the reader in, and made the art much more personal.
This book will hold your attention and entertain you for a long time. I hope you get the chance to enjoy this book as much as I have.
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