Flight: A Thrilling History of an Idea — Flying Machines
Worldly Wisdom
Leo Dillon, 1933-2012, and Diane Dillon, 1933-
Watercolour and pastel on paper
Copyright 1980, used with permission
Gift of Toronto Public Library Board in memory of Judith Merril
The inventor labours in his workshop, intent on his creation, drawing his inspiration from the birds, insects and other flying creatures.
The celebrated husband and wife team of Leo and Diane Dillon earned numerous awards in their lengthy collaborative career. Their distinctive style graced the covers of over 60 picture books and novels.
Finally, Invention! We toiled in our workshops and laboratories
Sewing silk balloons, and soldering wing joints.
Darius Green and his flying machine
J. T. (John Townsend) Trowbridge
Illustrated by Wallace Goldsmith
Boston; New York: Houghton Mifflin, 1910
Captivated by the idea of flying, young Darius Green saw no reason why he couldn't build himself a flying machine. The protective iron suit was a miscalculation on his part, in this tale told in verse.
The ship that sailed to Mars
William Timlin, 1892-1943
Illustrated by the author
London: George G. Harrap, ca. 1923
In this tale, an adventurous group of elves built a sailing ship and voyaged to Mars.
Only 2,000 copies were printed of this stunning book, which was written and illustrated by Timlin as a gift for his young son.
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