Peter Adey Boeken

A unique, richly illustrated account of our interaction with air through history, which covers science, literature, art and poetry.

Focusing on the expanding field of mobility studies, this new edition highlights diverse disciplinary approaches and case studies from underrepresented regions, including the Global South, South Asia, and Latin America. It includes fresh perspectives from China, Australasia, and Eastern Europe, alongside a new chapter dedicated to methodologies in mobility research. The text provides an accessible overview of a rapidly evolving topic, capturing its complexities and variations in a clear and engaging manner.

Levitation tells the peculiar story of those who have dreamed, believed or practiced levitation through history, whether they were successful or not.