Railroad Paintings from One of America's Most Celebrated Railroad Artists
Author: Ronald C. Hill & Al Chione
A beautiful oversized tribute to legendary railroad artist Howard Fogg, whose paintings helped define the visual history of American railroading. This lavishly illustrated volume features more than 180 full-color reproductions of Fogg's artwork, showcasing steam and diesel locomotives from railroads across the United States.
The book includes scenes from the Pennsylvania Railroad, Union Pacific, Denver & Rio Grande Western, Soo Line, Chicago Burlington & Quincy, and many others. Accompanied by historical commentary and biographical information, the volume captures both the technical details and romantic atmosphere of twentieth-century railroading.
Filled with dramatic mountain passes, winter operations, passenger trains, freight movements, and iconic locomotives, this is both an art book and an important railroad history reference.
Details
Title: The Railroad Artistry of Howard Fogg Author: Ronald C. Hill & Al Chione Publisher: Cedco Publishing Company Publication Year: 1999 Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket Illustrated: Yes, extensively illustrated in full color throughout Printed in: Italy ISBN: 0-7683-2112-3
Condition
Book: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Dust Jacket: Very Good (VG)
Overall:
Very Good Plus Book in Very Good Dust Jacket
A very attractive collector-quality copy overall.
Dust Jacket
Light shelf wear and handling wear visible
Minor rubbing to glossy surfaces
Light wear at corners and edges
Colors remain bright and vibrant
Book
Binding appears tight and square
Interior pages appear clean and bright
No writing, highlighting, or bookplates observed
Illustrated pages remain vivid with excellent color reproduction
Clean black cloth boards with light rub wear at the edges and two other areas.
Please review all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.
Why Collectors Like This Book
One of the finest collections of Howard Fogg railroad artwork ever published
Features more than 180 full-color paintings covering major American railroads
Combines railroad history, transportation art, and Americana
Large-format presentation showcases artwork exceptionally well
Increasingly sought after by railroad enthusiasts and transportation art collectors
