“Flights of Fantasy” has been a long time in the making and can best be described as an illustrated memoir of a life during and between, the two World Wars, scheduled to land in the shops in early December.
It’s a book everyone will enjoy – especially Liverpudlians. City life at the end of the Great War, the interwar peace, the events that led inexorably to the Second World War. Readers can emphasise with the experiences of the AFS (Auxiliary Fire Service) as they heroically, fought the fires created during the Luftwaffe Blitz over Merseyside in 1940-41.
But it’s also a book that will appeal directly to aviation enthusiasts and those with an interest in the history of the first half of the 20th Century. And for art lovers, there’s the raison d’être behind the book, the superb pictures. Two early readers said:
“I got to follow George on his journey and be right in the action as battles raged during both wars. The ‘scenes’ are epic and death defying! I fell in love with the charismatic character of Iggy and hoped he’d survive to the end of the book, but you’ll need to read it to find out.”… Suzanne Lau.
“I was honoured when George asked me to proof read his new book, it’s a task which requires objectivity, but I was so enthralled with it that I read from front to back. Then I read it again. It’s a fascinating book providing a very readable insight into Liverpool life, during peace and war. Not to mention the eclectic artwork that changes with the developments in aviation. Enjoy it and then leave it on your coffee table for your visitors to delight in”… Colin McMorris.
Meanwhile pre-orders can be made through the following links, and if you could share details of the book with friends, it would be greatly appreciated.
Waterstones: https://bit.ly/3ivhG2S
Book Depository: https://bit.ly/3izjU0W (get 10% off)
World of Creative Dreams https://bit.ly/37H4hm0
More information about the how, who, when and why in the following posts:
FLIGHTS OF FANTASY: THE MOVIE
Okay I’m jesting, but it’s not every day one publishes a book ! I posted this earlier, but it was hidden, so thought I’d bring this little trailer to the big screen. Don’t forget your popcorn – and enjoy!
FLIGHTS OF FANTASY: HAS LANDED
“…some thirty years ago, whilst emptying the family home, I climbed into the dark, rarely-ventured-into loft and found an old tea-chest. A second sense told me to rummage through it and at the bottom, below a stack of vintage magazines, was a cardboard box. Opening it in the bright light of day, I found two …
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FLIGHTS OF FANTASY: REALITY TO CREATIVITY
Prior to the Second World War, it was anticipated that gas would be used as a weapon. As a consequence, much effort was expended in developing suitable counter-measures. One was anti-gas ointment, consisting of a mixture of Chloramine-T and vanishing cream, intended for use on skin contaminated by Mustard Gas. Distributed in tins, it was …
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FLIGHTS OF FANTASY: LIVERPOOL TAKES OFF
Liverpool has long had a connection with aviation. When Sir Alan Cobham, the aviation pioneer, visited Merseyside to promote flying and educate the public about the benefits of flying, Liverpool City Council were quickly on the case. They invited Cobham to check out potential sites for an airfield and he plumped for Hooton Park or …
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FLIGHTS OF FANTASY: BRIEFING
Stories about artists, starving in their attic studios are legendary. During World War II, however, it wasn’t only food that was rationed, the government added the artist’s staple requirement, paper, to the list. A shortage that led amateur artists to sketch on whatever paper was available , old greetings cards, discarded exercise books, official forms. …
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FLIGHTS OF FANTASY: THE BLITZ BEGINS
Exactly one hundred years ago, Liverpool had experienced the first months of the Blitz. Air raids intensified as did the destruction – and the death count was growing. Auxiliary Fire Service firemen around the country did the best they could with their relatively unsophisticated equipment like the Auxiliary Towing Vehicles, acquired following the outbreak of …
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