Adam had a desire to someday see his art published in book form, and I’m honored to help him realize that ambition. This book celebrates Adam’s work in large format and full color, printed on heavy photo paper, with a hardcover binding.
Hangar B celebrates the work of Adam Burch – aviator, artist, and engineer – whose creative vision ranged from the dawn of flight to the cutting edge of space exploration. Combining a technician’s eye for detail with a painter’s appreciation of light, he depicted the magic of flying with a unique style that was simultaneously realistic and ethereal.
His creations featured many of history’s most celebrated and classic aircraft, as well as little-known designs and X-planes that never were, all of them researched in painstaking detail. And, working for several top-tier aerospace firms, he helped bring to life a new generation of spacecraft, including ambitious designs for human missions to other planets.
Rendered in full color and stunning detail, the images in this book span more than a century of aviation and space exploration, from the golden age to the near future. Pilots, history buffs, space fans, and aviation enthusiasts of all kinds will find a treasure trove of stunning artwork waiting inside Hangar B.
Praise for Hangar B:
“Detailed, accurate and realistic… this is a beautiful and creative book. A great addition for aviation art enthusiasts, especially those who love World War II aircraft… it has a place in any air and space flight hobbyist’s library.”
– Gene Pfeffer | Curator, National Museum of WWII Aviation
“Loved it! Full of accurate detail and compelling compositions… this collection of well-researched artwork is a great tribute to Adam and his love of aviation.”
– Matthew Burchette | Curator, Seattle Museum of Flight
“Truly spectacular! An incredible talent… this collection really captures the excitement, beauty and pure joy of flight. A breathtaking collection of images and a great gift for any aviation enthusiast.”
– Stewart Bailey | Curator, Wings Over the Rockies Museum
“Every true aviator has sketches of flying machines in their grade school notebooks. After looking at the magnificent pictures – unbelievably detailed – by Adam Burch, we were doing nothing but drawing stick figures.”
– Paul Dye | NASA flight director, test pilot, and aviation writer
“A remarkable blend of passion and beauty… as a spaceflight illustrator, Adam’s innate understanding of aerospace history and engineering was invaluable. His mastery of artistic detail captures the essence of vehicles down to the last texture and marking, making his work profoundly influential in our industry.”
– Joel Eby | Creative Director, Blue Origin
“Adam Burch’s space art is a stunning blend of imagination and precision, capturing the wonder and ambition of humanity’s journey to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. His work merges cinematic vision with scientific and engineering accuracy to bring the future of exploration vividly to life.
“Having had the privilege of working with Adam and using many of his illustrations in support of real mission concepts, I’ve seen firsthand how his art elevates ideas into inspiration. From lunar landers poised on the Moon to bold expeditions above the red terrain of Mars, his work doesn’t just depict where we’re going—it helps us envision why we go.”
– Gary Napier | Aerospace industry PR professional