book is overflowing with beautiful, full-color
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I remember in the early 1980's there was a book published by the late Dieter Hlsken entitled "V-Missiles of the Third Reich: The V-1 and V-2." It was packed with hundreds of rare photographs and previously unknown information about the infamous German v-weapons. At the time, Hlsken's book inspired a new generation of V-2 researchers.

Since then, there has not been another book of equal overall quality in my opinion, until now. Murray Barber's newest work meets that challenge. It is filled with rare and many previously unseen images350 photographs and illustrations, technical drawings, and maps. Many of these new images were derived from Murray's close association with leading researchers around the world, including V2ROCKET.COM.

Along with the period photographs, book is overflowing with beautiful, full-color, Blender 3D  illustrations by Mark Alloway. Give credit to Crecy Publishingit is printed on large format, high-quality, satin cover stock, which makes the image resolution spectacular.

Barber is an V-2 expert who has been lecturing and teaching for many years. As expected, the written account is informative and exhaustive. The book covers most aspects of the subject matter and finds a balance when recounting such a complex and interwoven drama. The multiple aspects of the missile are explained in separate chapters that are laid out basically in a sequential timeline for each subject. Historically, with a black project so large as the German missile program, it is almost impossible for chapters to not overlap, but Barber does a good job of seaming together the chapters into a coherent timeline.

The book covers the early days of rocket experimentation in pre-war Germany, involvement of the German military, and leads into the development of the Peenemnde research facility on the Baltic Coast. The construction of the rocket installation is followed by the first test stands and early prototypes of the missile. Soon after, the RAF discovery of the secret facility leads the British War Cabinet to discuss appropriate measures to counter the German rocket threat. Operation Hydrathe engaging story of the RAF night attack on Peenemndeis told through eyewitness and written accounts. "Anatomy of the Rocket" breaks down the workings of each major system of the rocket using superlative illustrations. The final challenges and preparations for the coming rocket offensive are examined such as serial production at Mittelwerk, rocket trials in Poland, and the formation of the V-2 Division. The book includes most of the color Ullstein Bild photographs taken by Walter Frentz (Hitler's personal cameraman) showing the Mittelwerk/Nordhausen tunnels and the firing trials at Blizna in 1944.

In the later chapters Barber gives a good account of the V-2 campaign. It begins with "Operation Penguin," the actual combat launches against London and Antwerp, with a description of the V-2 batterie/vehicles, and gives details about the operational areas. That is followed by the tragedies and devastation in London neighborhoods. Lastly, Operation Backfire, the post-war British testing of the V-2, is explained using unpublished photographs from Charles Black, John Brittain, and Frank Micklethwaite.

This book is highly recommended for collectors with an interest in aviation, rocketry, or WWII history in general.

T Dungan
V2ROCKET.COM
2521094
Gorgeously illustrated! Will make book lovers say "This is a beautiful book".
4495607
This is a big heavy book filled with exquisit color photos. There are also a few photos in black and white. The pictures are clear and vivid and in my opinion are suitable for framing right out of the book. Many will end up framed on my wall. If you love beautiful photos with limited text, this is the book for you. There are over 400 pages of cars.
4726882
Full color and great designs. I have noticed she has other designs as well, I hope there will be a second volume to this book in the future. I would definitely purchase it!
3159623
I think of all the coloring books I have received for review, this is the most beautiful. The book contains a mix of full-scale images to color, such as the mandala/kaleidoscope image on the front cover as well as some that are singular images that are more quickly colored and can be completed in a single sitting.

There are 40 coloring illustrations, all on single-sided pages. If you use markers instead of pencils, be sure to put a piece of scrap paper behind the page you are coloring to prevent bleed through.

This book is a combination of intricate animal illustrations, some with a decidedly Native American feel to them (like the wolf), some with a more whimsical feel (like the whale) and other types of botanical and geometric illustrations, which make this a good book for people who cant decide what kind of book they want. There is a little bit of everything to try, including smaller, more detailed designs and other larger pieces.

I love this. Recommend.

I received a free or low-cost sample in exchange for my honest review.
213433
This beautiful and exciting coloring book is filled with the types of material that I really enjoy looking at and coloring.  I like to color pictures of houses, buildings, interior rooms, furniture and household items.  I plan to enjoy coloring these pages several times in order to use different color themes for each page.  So proud to own this book.
2516459
This is a must-have book for floral designers who want to keep up with the latest trends. Beautifully done with full-color photos.
4528923
I just saw this book, and there are so many pictures!!  I have never seen so many pictures in one book before, and the COLOR insert is just AWESOME!!  Everyone here should buy a copy today!
4351358
The book is gorgeous, well bound, and showcases 500+ colored pages of sketches, photos, finished work, etc. I have had this book for 4 years and it's still the gem of my collection. I am surprised it only $40, get this book NOW! It's no longer in print nor will it ever be again.
2965899
This is a gorgeous book, full of delicate, hand drawn art. I can't wait to get started coloring! The images have just enough detail to keep me interested, but not so much that I feel overwhelmed.
4625270
i love this book! the illustrations are beautiful and the book was a lot bigger than i thought it would be. i bought it to cut up for collage art but i don't have the heart to cut it bc i love it so much so i'll be ordering at least one duplicate, maybe two bc at $3.99 this big, beautiful, over 100 page book is a steal!!
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I'll be honest: I judged the book by its cover. How could I not? It's beautiful, and it made me very excited for the coloring pages I'd find inside. What surprised me was the variety within the pages. Some feature very intricate designs, others are quite simple, and others remind me of pages you might find in a kids' coloring book.

Each page has a Bible verse, a saying, or song lyrics incorporated into the design. The intent is truly to draw the user into worship. I really enjoy coloring while I'm listening to my favorite sermon podcast or some worship music.

The pages have good weight to them, and my markers (used in the second photo) didn't bleed through at all. The only thing I'd change would be to perforate the pages for easy removal so they can be displayed.

If you're looking for an adult coloring book for yourself or to give as a gift, I'd highly recommend this one.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free for review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
4196683
Incredible beauty of highly recommended book, I gave a lot of happiness when arrival, it is very beautiful, is full of images clear, gorgeous, very high quality that is of interest to anyone who bought art books. Is the most beautiful book in my library, the information is also clear and abundant, it would if you could 10 stars. Alejandra Viscarra
577553
Absolutely gorgeous - well done, Jim Kay!!  My copy's just arrived, and it is easily worth the full cover price.  I am extremely happy with this purchase, and I'm looking forward to the next six!
1490318
This is a beautiful hard cover photo-filled book. We get lots of comments and compliments when people pick it up.
1046503
Exceeded my expectations. It contains tons of beautiful artwork, and I would actually color EVERY picture in this book. How rare is it to find a book with no "duds"?
What is great about it?
1. 50 pictures!
2. Absolutely gorgeous pictures!
3. One sided!
4. It is hard to select the next page to color because they are all so incredibly beautiful!
5. It has mermen!
6. The price is very cheap for art of this caliber!
2264804
The pages are Gorgeous!!! So many wonderfully designed animals. Each picture in this book have lots of details, many different colors can be used. It's a great book to add to your coloring collection.