- Paperback: 144 pages
- Publisher: The History Press; Reprint of 2007 edition (Feb 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0752444301
- ISBN-13: 978-0752444307
- Product Dimensions: 24.4 x 22.6 x 1.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 502,495 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Alfred Buckham began his career in photography in 1905 and joined the RNAS to undertake photographic duties in 1917. At this dangerous time RNAS crew had a 1 in 5 chance of surviving their first trip, and a 1 in 30 chance on their second. Buckham was involved in 9 crashes, 8 of which saw him relatively unscathed. The 9th resulted in an injury that meant he spent the rest of his life breathing through a small tube inserted in his neck and, at age 40, his doctors said that if he confined his exercise to gentle walks and only did odd jobs, he might continue living.Undaunted, Buckham was determined to continue his aerial work, and after widely covering Britain was commissioned to make a portfolio on any part of the American continent, choosing Central and South America. There is scant information on Buckham and only one of his pictures was exhibited to the public, 'The Heart of Empire', taken over London. The Portrait Gallery in Edinburgh holds the photograph, voted one of the world's greatest photographs by 'The Sunday Times'. This book seeks to tell Buckham's story and reveal his groundbreaking work for the first time.
About the Author
Celia Ferguson, a student of art history, became fascinated by Buckham's work. She was fortunate enough to meet and strike up a friendship with Buckham's son, then in his late eighties, and subsequently to work on categorising Buckham's photographs and writing this book with the support of the entire Buckham family.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have always loved looking out of aeroplane windows and 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 and 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 and present a fascinating view into the man and 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 and 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."
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 and 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 and present a fascinating view into the man and 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 and 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."
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Congratulations to Celia Ferguson for putting together this fascinating work of this very talented and courageous visionary pioneer.
The photographs are remarkable when you consider the primitive equipment and 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.
The photographs are remarkable when you consider the primitive equipment and 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.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have read this book and found it very concise and 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 and works of Alfred Buckham. The photographs included are truly stunning and would recommend this book to anyone interested in history or photography.
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