Customer Reviews
Stunning photographs by a brave and talented aviator - By: Secret Spi, 04 Aug 2008 
I have always loved looking out of aeroplane windows & the cover of this book just blew me away so that I simply had to buy it!
I am glad I did: it contains the story of a little-known pioneer of aerial photography, Alfred G.Buckham. As well as his biography, Celia Ferguson also takes us through the context in terms of the flying conditions & technical photographic methods of the time, together a wider glimpse into the context of art as a whole at the beginning of the 20th Century. These chapters are well-written & present a fascinating view into the man & his world.
The photographs, of which there are many, beautifully presented, are just stunning, from the classic scenes of London, to soaring clouds, to the mouth of an angry volcano. The point is made in the book that a higher perspective can release us from the (sometimes pointless) nitty-gritty minutiae of daily life & these pictures certainly do that. Although deprived of the power of speech, Buckham himself very eloquently expressed the communicative power of the visual image: "Very seldom is it realised that the imagination of the person who looks at a picture is as essential to the picture as the imagination of the person who produced it - the picture simply does not excel without the imagination of the beholder."
Very Interesting Read - By: Ron Parsons, 08 May 2008 
It was his excellent photographs that first drew me to the book...I didn't realise it would be such a fascinating read as well. Thoroughly recommend this book for anyone with an interest in aviation just to see how it was done in the old days.
Sky High on Praise - By: Moss, 29 Apr 2008 Congratulations to Celia Ferguson for putting together this fascinating work of this very talented & courageous visionary pioneer.
The photographs are remarkable when you consider the primitive equipment & circumstances he worked under. His life story reads like that of a fictional adventurer. Celia brings out the artistic as well as the technical talents of this man.
A fine quality book of wide appeal.
A Great Read! - By: Mrs. A. Cecil, 10 Apr 2008 I have read this book & found it very concise & informative. Not only does it give some interesting insights into the early days of aerial photography but also includes a fascinating insight into the life & works of Alfred Buckham. The photographs included are truly stunning & would recommend this book to anyone interested in history or photography.
