An Odyssey in Steam
'Rocket' to 'Evening Star'
Published on 1. June 2017
Book
Hardback
112 pages
978-1-84689-252-3 (ISBN)
Description
An Odyssey in Steam is renowned artist David Bell's fifth book which features his beautiful and complex paintings of steam engines and locomotives with captivating technical accuracy. It is a unique look at the railways during the age of steam featuringmany of the engines currently at The National Railway Museum in York including the Rocket; the Flying Scotsman; the EveningStar; the Duke of Gloucester and the Mallard. The book features chapters on the Flying Scotsman, North Yorkshire Moors Railway, Coronations, Carr Loco Doncaster and much more.This book is a eulogy that captures the skills, sounds and smells of the great days of steam engines and one which will be coveted by rail enthusiasts, modellers and artists alike.
Reviews / Votes
A beautifully evocative collection of paintings and drawings of classic steam engines and locomotives - most notably the Flying Scotsman. Capturing the sounds and smells of the great days of steam travel, this book proudly celebrates the nation's favourite locomotive. * Scottish Field * A visually surprising and well executed book that should find favour from those who appreciate good railway art with just a little whimsy. * Steam World * This is a quality publication and I can highly recommend adding it to your collection whether you are a railway enthusiast or lover of art. It would also make a great gift. * Railway Blogger * The thing that strikes you as you turn the book's pages is the attention to detail....and locomotives have plenty of that to test the artist's skill. And although I am no engineer, the pictures really do convey a feeling of being there, smelling the oil and steam and the evocative atmosphere of the roundhouse or station.More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Shrewsbury
United Kingdom
Illustrations
Paintings
Dimensions
Height: 260 mm
Width: 300 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-84689-252-3 (9781846892523)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
David C Bell, born in Lincolnshire in 1950, attended Trinity House Navigation School and joined the Merchant Navy as a navigator. Nine years later he changed careers and gained a BA Honours Degrees at Hull College of Art. He is primarily known as a marine artist and his first ever commission was of a Vulcan bomber, but it was sea water and steam which proved to be his main attraction in painting for a living. His previous titles include the bestselling A Nautical Odyssey and most recently, H M S Victory.
Content
Foreword by Ross Morrell
Introduction
Chapter 1: National Railway Museum
Chapter 2: Flying Scotsman
Chapter 3: North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Chapter 4: The Coronations
Chapter 5: Doncaster Carr Loco
Chapter 6: Other regions locos
Bibliography
Introduction
Chapter 1: National Railway Museum
Chapter 2: Flying Scotsman
Chapter 3: North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Chapter 4: The Coronations
Chapter 5: Doncaster Carr Loco
Chapter 6: Other regions locos
Bibliography