Stephen Biesty's incredible cross-sections - Stephen Biesty

From a Spanish galleon to a Boeing 747
from a car factory to a medieval castle
see inside 18 amazing buildings and machines. The Flying Scotsman
built in the 1930S
whose passengers enjoyed first-class Meals
hot showers
radio broadcasts on headsets
and the latest films shown in a special cinema car.
Here is a picture book of a very special kind that features the extraordinary illustrations of talented artist
Stephen Biesty. His amazing
original artwork reveals just what goes on inside machines and buildings. Each illustration has been based on actual plans and architects' drawings
so that the viewer is transported inside real buildings
ships
and machines. With humour and incredible attention to detail
Stephen Biesty takes the reader right inside each subject. Two of the illustrations are on fold-out pages
providing a fascinating picture nearly one metre wide!Supported by lively text
this beautiful book will appeal to anyone who has ever wondered what goes on inside buildings and machines. At the time it was built
the Queen Mary was the biggest ocean liner in the World.
The empire state building is lined with ten million bricks