To most people this image evokes one name alone the. An illustrated history is a 1992 book written by don lynch which details the life of titanic from bruce ismays and james pirries ideas to the maiden voyage, the sinking and the aftermath. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Feb 14, 2000 titanic illustrated history by don lynch with paintings by ken marschall titanic at 2am by paul quinn dusk to dawn also by paul quinn and lawrence beesleys account of the sinking also, if you are interested in the controversy surrounding titanic and californian, definitely read the ship that stood still by leslie reade. An illustrated history 1997, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Ballard offers his wealth of information about how a ship regarded as practically unsinkable sank. Its very comprehensive, easy to read, and of course, is beautifully illustrated. We might as well begin with another superlative the two biggest, most impressive, and most expensive books on our list.
I have a large collection of books dealing with the titanic, and, were i to be reduced to one,it would have be this. An illustrated history 9781562829186 by lynch, donald and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. An illustrated history by donald lynch 1995, paperback. Best titanic books encyclopedia titanica message board. Browse the best of ebay, connect with other collectors, and explore the history behind your favorite finds. Menus and recipes from the great liner 882 12 amazing answers to your questions about the titanic i. Titanic an illustrated history lynch don 0340562714 for sale.
Titanic an illustrated history huge hardback book must. An illustrated history by donald lynch, ken marschall illustrator online at alibris. An illustrated history by don lynch online at alibris. Authors lynch and marschall have also located and photographed fittings and fixtures from the titanic s nearly identical sister ship, the olympic, and can thus reveal the. Even if you barely know the titanic from the good ship lollipop, you will enjoy titanic. Best of all books on titanic encyclopedia titanica. The book s showpiece is without doubt its threepage foldout which reveals an original cutaway diagram of the titanic. I bought this book for my daughter who is a history buff, and man, was i ever glad that i did. The events that unfolded on sunday, april 14, 1912 have been told in many books, including such works as walter lords a night to remember lj 101555 and robert d. This book is written by robert ballard and is illustrated by ken marschall.
This title has the clearest versions of the historical photographs that i have seen forgive the glare in my photography. Titanic an illustrated history by don lynch goodreads im very interested in the whole titanic thing. It is meticulously researched, well written and wonderfully illustrated ken marschalls paintings being a highlight. It measures about 12 14 by 11 12, and has 227 pages. This is a well puttogether book and is a must for any titanic enthusiast. Text by don lynch, illustrations by ken marschall the complete story of the titanic from her construction and launch to her sinking and rediscovery is told in words and hundreds of sharp pictures in one magnificent, lavishly illustrated volume. An illustrated history is likely to command the best berth in the library, even if one. An illustrated history is perhaps one of the best known books available for those looking for any detailed photographic record of titanic, for what little. An illustrated history in 1992 with ken marschall and later. Titanic, an illustrated history by don lynch hardcover mint condition. This is a great book, well written, and with great photos which is his greatest part. The history and passengers and crew all come alive in this great illustrated. An illustrated history also display hundreds of archival photographs, paintings and illustrations, many of them published here for the first time.
My son is a titanic enthusiast and i ordered the book for him. Much of the research and many of the visuals for this book have come directly from them. Fabulous book i will send you an email at the end of. This illustrated history of the titanic offers an extensively researched, enthrallingly narrated and visually magnificent chronicle about the famed unsinkable cruise ship and the shocking fate that assured her immortality.
Hi sally, it really depends on what youre interested in. Ken marschall a huge ocean liner, its lights blazing, its band playing, is slowly sinking in a calm sea. Now, in one splendidly illustrated volume, the complete story of the giant luxury liner that sank on its maiden voyage in april. Although profusely illustrated and covering the sisters, titanic is featured, but only in brief with the more concentration on her two sisters and the author does highlight this at the very start of the book. The illustrations by ken marschall are absolutely amazing.
The story of the sinking of the titanic based on first hand accounts collec. Herewith, marking the september release of titanic on home video, a harvest of new books and booklike things. The events that unfolded on sunday, april 14, 1912 have been told in many books, including such. I have to wonder if the photos were not taken from restored versions, or restored for this edition. Will include dust jacket if it originally came with one. Lynch historian, titanic historical society and artist marschall have collaborated in this latest history of that fateful event. An illustrated history 078686401x by lynch, donald. The very best titanic book encyclopedia titanica message. Illustrated history illustrated thesaurus usborne illustrated dictionaries usborne illustrated dictionaries the titanic coloring book dover history coloring book the sinking of the titanic graphic history last dinner on the titanic. An illustrated history this is a slow page turner to be able to enjoy every picture thoroughly. Titanic an illustrated history by don lynch goodreads im very interested in the whole titanic thing the history of the ship and all but mostly the people that were. Titanic an illustrated history titanic historical society, inc. No other book has come near it for style and presentation and i doubt ever will. According to robert ballards 1988 book exploring the titanic, the largest part of the iceberg was under water.
Eighty years after this great maritime disaster the haunting saga of the titanic continues to fascinate the world. Titanic, an illustrated history 9780340562710 by lynch, don and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. An illustrated history 9780786881475 by lynch, donald. The book in general is a wonderful voyage through the history of the olympic class liners, from their birth to end of career. This volume was a ny times bestseller and most important, accurate, and. Titanic illustrated history by don lynch with paintings by ken marschall titanic at 2am by paul quinn dusk to dawn also by paul quinn and lawrence beesleys account of the sinking also, if you are interested in the controversy surrounding titanic and californian, definitely read the ship that stood still by leslie reade. An illustrated history in 1992 with ken marschall and later coauthored ghosts of the abyss. As a longtime student of the titanic tragedy i cannot recommend this book too highly. But few titanic books match the paintings by ken marschall, a specialist on the subject whose work can be found in other books by the ships discoverer, robert ballard, who wrote the introduction. No one ever dreamed that her first voyage would also be her last.
He loves the book and really enjoys all of the excellent illustrations. Dozens of fullcolor paintings and illustrationsincluding a breathtaking foldoutcapture the elegance of historys most. To most people this image evokes one name alone the titanic. Sinking of the titanic 1912 first edition disaster history ship liner survivors. An illustrated history from 1992, lynch explains that the collision occurred at 11. No ship has continued to capture the publics imagination like the white star liner r.
This is the book titanic buffs have been waiting for. Some of the ships watertight compartments had been punctured. Robert d ballard a huge ocean liner, its lights blazing, its band playing, is slowly sinking in a calm sea. There have many titanic books and many leave a lot to be desired regarding facts. It is one of the most popular books ever published on the titanic and is ourread more. In this remarkable fullcolor illustration created by ken marschall expressly for this book, the titanic s hull is opened up to reveal the layout of her public rooms and staterooms in accurate detail. Lynch has an extensive collection of titanic memorabilia and even more extensive knowledge of the subject, having researched the rms titanic along with marschall since the early 1970s. As well as telling the story of the sinking, the book gives the reader an insight into the passengers and their experience of titanic before and after the collision with the iceberg. An illustrated history is a 1992 book written by don lynch which details the life of titanic from bruce ismays and james pirries ideas to the maiden. I have read other books about the titanic but none are as good as this one.
So it depends on whether youre interested in the construction of the ship, survivor testimonies, the sinking itself, the discovery of the wreck, etc etc. The tragedy of the titanic has been captured in fiction, nonfiction, music, poetry, cartoons, official judicial inquiry, survivors recollections, still. Her shear size and the powerful majesty of her splendor and innovation set her ahead of her time. Collectors weekly a great book on the great ship disaster. An illustrated history, is the best overall book on titanic. This is an excellent book for anyone whos interested in titanic titanic an illustrated history titanic wiki fandom titanic an illustrated history is a 1992 book written by don lynch which details the life of titanic from bruce ismays. Hands down, they are the best that i have ever seen in regards to the titanic. A huge ocean liner, its lights blazing, its band playing, is slowly sinking in a calm sea. Titanic an illustrated history by donald lynch paintings by. Don lynch is a historian with the titanic historical society. This is the definitive table book on the history of the titanic. The tragedy of the titanic has been captured in fiction, nonfiction, music, poetry, cartoons. It features dozens of meticulously accurate and fullcolor paintings and includes a foldout illustration of the entirety of titanic.
Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. To the elegantly dressed firstclass passengers who swept down the grand staircase on their wav to dinner, the titanic seemed to be the. In my opinion, titanic, an illustrated history is by far the best titanic book written in the last twenty years. It is a nonfiction book about the titanic with wonderful pictures and lots of information. An illustrated history is great from an overall visual aspect. Most titanic books specialise in a particular area.