Nothing by Chance: A Gypsy Pilot’s Adventures in Modern America.

BACH, Richard .

Item Number: 100927

New York: William Morrow & Company, Inc, 1969.

First edition of this work which describes Bach’s adventures during the summer of 1966, when he emulated the gypsy pilots of the 1920s and barnstormed across America. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “For John! with warm regards and respect from Richard Bach.” Bach has added a drawing of the sun and birds. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by S.A. Summit.

"It is a delightfully imperative volume in any flying buff's library- he takes me back through the challenging beauty of lovely skies" (Ernest K. Gann). Basis for the 1975 film starring the Richard Bach.