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The Book of Wooden Boats (Vol. 1)

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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 623.8207
EAN: 9780393034172
Edition: First Edition
ISBN: 0393034178
Label: W.W. Norton & Co.
Manufacturer: W.W. Norton & Co.
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 191
Publication Date: October 17, 1992
Publisher: W.W. Norton & Co.
Studio: W.W. Norton & Co.




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Editorial Review:

Product Description:
A full-colour volume which showcases marine photographer Ben Mendlowitz's ability to capture the essence of a classic wooden boat, whether it is a canoe, speedboat, luxury yacht or schooner. A concise text to accompany each boat is provided by marine historian and restorer Maynard Bray.
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Average Rating:  out of 5 stars

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - A visual extravaganza of classic boats
First of all, let me just say that I'm somewhat saddened to be the first person to review this photographic treasure of classic wooden boats 8 years after it's been published.

People look at books for different reasons. My reasons were for inspiration and ideas. I'm in the process of looking for a wooden boat design. Here I found much to study. As soon as I got the book, I took it with me to a restaurant and studied each wooden sailboat carefully. The lines, the sail plan, and the ... Read More




 



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