Pick Up Your Toys: The Toys of Air and Space

A playful yet profound lens into the evolution of flight and its cultural impact

This captivating volume offers an extraordinary voyage into the ethnographic treasures of the Musée de l’Air et de l’Espace in Le Bourget, France. At its heart lies a remarkable collection of historic aviation-themed toys—some dating back to the 19th century—that trace the soaring narrative of human flight. Far more than a traditional catalogue, the book is a poetic and cultural meditation on our enduring fascin...