The Russian edition of the book by English and Russian authors examines the creative life of aircraft designer Andrei Nikolaevich Tupolev from different perspectives. An analysis of the features of the “Tupolev” school of creating aviation equipment is made. Data about A.N.’s associates and students is provided. Tupolev. A huge amount of factual material is given on the characteristics of aircraft from ANT-1 to Tu-334. The English edition of the book was published in 1996 and is highly appreciated by specialists and readers. The publication is richly illustrated, including rare photographs of unique designs.