In paperback for the first time, this is a stunning tribute to the
sport of sailing and the legendary boats of the past two centuries,
as seen by the world most outstanding live action sailing
photographers. From the sweeping lines of the fastest cruising and
racing vessels to the glamor and grandeur of yachts of all sizes to
the splash and spray of legendary thoroughbred winners from the
ultimate in yacht racing--the America's Cup, this is the
ultimate collection for sailing enthusiasts and the first-ever
collection of its kind. SAIL is a historic keepsake to immortalize
sailing history with an outstanding gallery of images from the
world's best photographers of the world's finest sailing
vessels.
This book is an exuberant celebration of sailing in all its glory.
Many of the world's most outstanding photographers from Beken
of Cowes, Carlo Borlenghi and Gilles Martin-Raget to Rick
Tomlinson, Franco Pace and Stanley Rosenfeld, present their tribute
to the exciting world of sailing in an impressive galley of amazing
action images.
SAIL showcases the sweeping lines and glamorous settings of yachts
of all sizes and types: cruising and racing beauties, legendary
yachts from this century and the last, mono and multihulls, round
the world thoroughbreds and outstanding winners from the ultimate
in yacht racing - the America's Cup. For the first time ever,
boats which have made their mark on sailing history are
immortalised in an outstanding gallery of extraordinary photos from
the world's best photographers.
SAIL is a stunning tribute to sailing, which will be treasured by
all who love beautiful images, the glamorous lifestyle and the very
best in action photography.
Ausstattung/Bilder: 2010. 292 p. w. 200 col. photos 310 mm
Seitenzahl: 292
Englisch
Abmessung: 311mm x 217mm x 33mm
Gewicht: 1610g
ISBN-13: 9781408129951
ISBN-10: 1408129957
Best.Nr.: 29507641
'a wonderful book. If you love sailing...then this will certainly bring a smile to your face.' stainesnews.co.uk (October 2010) 'jaw-dropping yachts, both modern and classic, in the new paperback edition of Sail' Yachts and Yachting (December 2010) 'A glorious coffee-table tome showcasing the work of may of the top sailing photographers, including Rick Tomlinson, Beken of Cowes and more.' Yachting Monthly (December 2010) 'This a remarkable pictorial record of sailing ships...From the starkness of black and white, to the fullness of colour, it is a splendid collection.' Sailing Magazine (December 2010) 'Dramatic photos with outstanding action...' Thames Guardian Magazine (Winter 2010) 'This will make a perfect...present for anyone who loves yachts.' World Cruising Club Magazine (Autumn/Winter 2010) 'this new paperback edition is crammed full of fantastic shots of yachts - both modern and historic - in all their glory...this will certainly bring a smile to your face.' Surrey Herald (October 2010) 'A fascinating book - one for the enthusiast to treasure.' Nautical Magazine (March 2011)
Photographers include Beken of Cowes, Carlo Borlenghi, Daniel Forster, Gilles Martin-Raget, Thierry Martinez, Franco Pace, Stanley Rosenfeld, Henri Thibault and Rick Tomlinson.
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