Titanic in Photographs (Titanic Collection)
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| Rating | : | 4.65 (859 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0752458965 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 160 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-01-15 |
| Language | : | English |
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"The ultimate Titanic reference book the extraordinary collection of visual documentation constitutes the most exhaustive guided tour of the ill-fated vessel ever published." —Library Journal on Titanic: The Ship Magnificent
Transatlantique said Pleasantly Surprised. I was originally reluctant to buy this because of the fear of redundancy, but my fears were unfounded. This book offers an insight into many photos I hadn't seen before, reproduced in a sharp detail that appears as if they were taken last week. From construction to fitting out, to post disaster, the range of photos is quite satisfying. Of course there are the few that are grainy and fuzzy, but they are few. There are also some colour i. "Step back in time with Titanic In Photographs" according to Clifford Taylor Jr.. Having so many Titanic books in my collection, I was doubtful if this book would add anything new. I went ahead and purchased it and was thrilled. It is a must have Titanic book!The quality of the book is first class with raised silver lettering on the cover and rich glossy pages. The book is filled with many rarely seen pictures of the Titanic which was thrilling to see. The photographs in the book are arranged chronologically which i. Bruce Trinque said The Great Ship's History in Photographs. The story of the Titanic from construction to the aftermath of its collision with an iceberg in the North Atlantic on an April, 191"The Great Ship's History in Photographs" according to Bruce Trinque. The story of the Titanic from construction to the aftermath of its collision with an iceberg in the North Atlantic on an April, 1912, night is told through the medium of photographs (plus some contemporary publicity illustrations). The construction is covered in as broad a selection of illustrations as I have ever seen, and I would suppose that almost every image taken of the Titanic afloat is reproduced here. For interior views, in a . , night is told through the medium of photographs (plus some contemporary publicity illustrations). The construction is covered in as broad a selection of illustrations as I have ever seen, and I would suppose that almost every image taken of the Titanic afloat is reproduced here. For interior views, in a
Wrecked after colliding with an iceberg on her maiden voyage, the loss of around 1,500 lives among her passengers and crew has gone down in history as one of the most emotive and tragic disasters in history.In this evocative collection of photographs the authors of TITANIC: The Ship Magnificent tell Titanic's full story, set against the backdrop of the great race to build the biggest and best passenger liner. Looking at her departure from Southampton and her stops at Cherbourg and Queenstown, and including many photos never before published, the book follows the story to its tragic conclusion, the role of the Carpathia and the aftermath of this shattering disaster.. From her genesis in the shipyard of Harland & Wolff to the anticipation of her launch and through her fitting out and sea trials, the excitement of Titanic's maiden voyage is keenly evid