Hindenburg: An Illustrated History

Great book, solid and heavyweight paper, awesome pictures. A must for every blimp fan. And great value for the price too: It's not for the bookshelves, but for the coffee table.

To this day, I don't know why I am so fascinated with the Hindenburg, but I do know that she is an amazing airship to study. Her firey crash as well as some other famous crashes (Macon, Akron, Shenandoah, etc.) are discussed, in detail, in this book. So it's not just the Hindenburg's history, but the whole history of airships in general, right down to the present day Goodyear blimp. I've absolutely enjoyed reading this book cover to cover because of the history that has been detailed throughout the career of the airships of the past. "Hindenburg: The Illustrated History" is worth getting for anybody who loves airships or history's great disasters.

A beautiful (nay, sumptuous) oversized book that bedazzles with both its original paintings and its endless historical illustrations and photographs; but also an excellent introduction to the history of airships, in all countries (that the book is titled "Hindenburg" is unfortunate, as the Hindenburg herself figures into only a small portion of the book). Full but not overwhelming coverage of wartime Zeps is a plus. Both the historian and the fan of 30s art will be deeply pleased.

Truly a great book on the by-gone era of airships. Copiously illustrated, "The Hindenburg - An Illustrated History" teaches the reader not only about the one airship that everyone remembers, but also about airships in general.Count Zeppelin was the grandfather of the Hindenburg, but other designers are chronicled here. Germany, England, and the US all have their airship histories summarized.The paintings bring to life an age that will never come again . . . when the airship ruled the skies. Look for this book in auctions if you have any interest in airships.

Supurb photo reproduction is complimented by paintings and drawings that are also photographic in quality. The text covers it all, especially the German, British, and American phases, and is very readable. If my Library were to be confined to one book on Airships instead of the 20 I have. it would have to be this one.