Beyond the Clouds is the beautiful, full-color biography of legendary aviation artist
Walter (Matt) Jefferies who was best known for his work as art director of the
original Star Trek television series - and for designing the most widely recognized
spacecraft of all time, the U.S.S. Enterprise. In his lifetime, Jefferies worked on
set and art designs for over fifteen movies and television series including Little
House on the Prairie, Dallas, Ben Casey and Love, American Style. He also
produced many aircraft paintings and technical designs which have been exhibited
in museums all over the world. Illustrated with images of his striking paintings,
Jefferies' story is enriched with a historical backdrop, personal anecdotes,
and plenty of information on Star Trek, aviation, and set design. This unique
fusion of art and aircraft is revealed through pages that trace the life and times
of the aviation expert who helped shape the face of science fiction.