It's Plane Magic [Paperback]

The book is in 12 sections, each containing a diversity of dynamic and extraordinary photographs made in black-and-white - reflecting BA's economies over the years - though to my mind working well in monochrome without the attendant distraction of colour.

But this is so much more than a record book on aircraft. The text of "It's Plane Magic" is also a general interest autobiography and there are other quite surprising things along the way! From its opening pages, the progress of this 'story' grabs one from the start. The book's narrative is very involving (as all good autobiographies are).

A professional photographer, Fellow of The Royal Photographic Society, and with 30 years behind him as an aircraft engineer, Mr Holland-Avery's engineering experience informs the photography. The photographs are exceedingly well captioned, and a whole-hearted dedication to the work shines through.

I read this book in one sitting, finding it professional to the core and the text 'unputdownable'. I have returned to its contents many times since.
It is a fantastic book. A unique collection which will reward anyone remotely interested in aircraft. The beauty of some of the planes as photographed by Alan Holland-Avery takes your breath away, as does the arduous pre-planning and thought behind many of the air-to-air photo-shoots (described in Chapter Eight).

In this photographer's own words, he 'had a job to do'. And how exceptionally well he did it. This is an immensely rewarding book, a real treat which I thoroughly recommend. Thank you Alan Holland-Avery!

The author's voice has an easy and personal style. He writes clearly, with authority and passion. Alan Holland-Avery's amazing survey of aircraft has much historical value.

The book is in 12 sections, each containing a diversity of dynamic and extraordinary photographs made in black-and-white - reflecting BA's economies over the years - though to my mind working well in monochrome without the attendant distraction of colour.

But this is so much more than a record book on aircraft. The text of It's Plane Magic is also a general interest autobiography and there are other quite surprising things along the way! From its opening pages, the progress of this 'story' grabs one from the start. The book's narrative is very involving (as all good autobiographies are).

A professional photographer, Fellow of The Royal Photographic Society, and with 30 years behind him as an aircraft engineer, Mr Holland-Avery's engineering experience informs the photography. The photographs are exceedingly well captioned, and a whole-hearted dedication to the work shines through.

I read this book in one sitting, finding it professional to the core and the text 'unputdownable'. I have returned to its contents many times since.
It is a fantastic book. A unique collection which will reward anyone remotely interested in aircraft. The beauty of some of the planes as photographed by Alan Holland-Avery takes your breath away, as does the arduous pre-planning and thought behind many of the air-to-air photo-shoots (described in Chapter 8).

In this photographer's own words, he 'had a job to do'. And how exceptionally well he did it. This is an immensely rewarding book, a real treat which I thoroughly recommend. Thank you Alan Holland-Avery!