Exclusive: Folio Society unveils deluxe ‘Masters of Air’ edition with Tom Hanks introduction

Donald L. Miller’s landmark World War II history Masters of Air: How the Bomber Boys Broke Down the Nazi War Machine is getting a stunning new life this spring. The Folio Society has announced a deluxe illustrated edition of the bestseller, bringing fresh perspective and visual depth to one of the most definitive accounts of the air war over Europe.

Originally published to widespread acclaim, Masters of Air draws on personal letters, interviews, and international archives to chronicle the harrowing reality faced by American bomber crews. The book’s influence has only grown in recent years, serving as the inspiration for the Apple TV+ miniseries produced by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks, and starring Austin Butler and Callum Turner.

Now, The Folio Society’s new edition aims to elevate the experience even further. This beautifully produced hardcover includes an exclusive new introduction by Tom Hanks, offering personal insight into the story’s enduring impact, along with an additional introduction by producer Kirk Saduski. The volume also features more than 60 photographs, several of which have never been published before, each carefully captioned by Miller to provide added historical context.

Known for its meticulous craftsmanship and collector-quality releases, The Folio Society has designed this edition to reflect both the scale and humanity of Miller’s work. The result is a package that honors not just the military strategy behind the bombing campaign, but the lived experiences of the men who carried it out. Other projects, like their Batman collection, are printed with premier materials.

At its core, Masters of Air remains a deeply human story, one that examines courage and sacrifice alongside the immense cost of strategic air power. This new edition reinforces that legacy, pairing authoritative history with striking visual storytelling.

The Folio Society edition of Masters of Air: How the Bomber Boys Broke Down the Nazi War Machine was published on March 3, 2026, and is now available.