
The Guide to Wooden Boats
Schooners, Ketches, Cutters, Sloops, Yawls, Cats
Benjamin Mendlowitz(Author)
WW Norton & Co (Publisher)
Published on 19. March 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
176 pages
978-0-393-33806-5 (ISBN)
Description
First published in 1996, this classic pictorial tour of wooden boats showcases a rich collection of images by Benjamin Mendlowitz, the preeminent photographer of wooden boats. The result is a stunning guide to sailboats and their rigs with text by the renowned marine historian Maynard Bray-a true feast for the eyes as well as the imagination. Now available for the first time as a paperback edition, complete with Joel White's foreword and a new afterword by sailor and writer Roger Angell, this gem of a book is sure to delight both lifelong boaters and newcomers to the nautical world.
Reviews / Votes
"Supplementing Mendlowitz's breathtaking camera artistry are captions by Maynard Bray. This pair works together like strawberries and shortcake, and the final result is just as sweet." -- Bangor Daily News "An indispensable reference for anyone interested in their beauty, romance, and craftsmanship." -- Messenger Press, ChicagoMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Illustrations
137 photographs and 6 drawings
Dimensions
Height: 147 mm
Width: 180 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
318 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-393-33806-5 (9780393338065)
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Persons
Benjamin Mendlowitz is America's premier photographer of wooden boats. He lives in Brooklin, Maine. Marine historian Maynard Bray has authored or co-authored many books on the subject of wooden boats, including the classic Book of Wooden Boats. He lives in Brooklin, Maine. The late Joel White was a writer, naval architect, and boat builder.