Offers new text and new paintings by Ken Marschall. The author has also illustrated "The Discovery of the Titanic" and "The Discovery of the Bismarck".
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The tragedy of the Titanic has been captured in fiction, non-fiction, music, poetry, cartoons, official judicial inquiry, survivors' recollections, still photography, television shows, and film; all of the above are covered to some extent in this good and popular book. 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 ship's discoverer, Robert Ballard, who wrote the introduction here. The photos are notable--including shots of the red-paint-stained iceberg that may have caused the sinking, the pristine ship, the sunken wreck, the people involved in the case--but Marschall's dozens of large-scale paintings really do help to dramatize and explicate moments no camera glimpsed and few eyewitnesses agree upon.
There is much to recommend the text, too. You could make a film just about Second Officer Charles Lightoller, who helped accelerate the lifeboat-launching process, saving lives; stepped off the ship's bridge into the Atlantic; was sucked down into a ventilator taking in water, vainly swimming against its suction; and then got expelled by a blast of air, like a human cannonball in a circus, and landed next to a lifeboat that had been knocked 20 feet clear of the sinking ship's deadly whirlpool by a huge ship's funnel that crashed into the waves nearby. Lightoller was marvellously clever in his courtroom interrogation by a lawyer determined to manoeuvre him into admitting blame for the disaster. There is much more history in-between the dramatic illustrations, facts both grand and trivial--if you're bent on knowing what actually happened to the dogs aboard, the answer is in this book. Definitely one of the better titles dealing with Titanic. --Tim Appelo --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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After owning the book for some time, I would say it is one of the best "Titanic" books around. As a keen enthuiast, I have many books which simply "tell the story" giving no fresh approach to the disaster. The book is an essential tool for historians starting out, so I would recommend that people buy and enjoy this marvellous book. It was the first "Titanic" book I ever bought and I still go back to it every time.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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I have read and kept 17 books on titanic. I'm mad on the subject, and know every thing. Never have i read such a variety of research in one book. I would recomend this book - without a doubt. The illastrations were beutiful and similar to computer immagary.
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Two books I would recommend above all others for anyone wanting to read about this most fascinating of subjects. For an indepth exploration of the disaster, its causes and the world in which it happened, 'Titanic end of a dream'. For pictures and paintings this lovely volume. Amazing paintings and foldouts by Ken Marschall, giving you a 'you are there' sensation. The text by Don Lynch is elegant and informative, with intriguing little known information and controversies in 'boxes' scattered about the text to ponder over. There has been some terrible picture books rushed out to capitalise on the film. Save your money and buy this, this one and 'Titanic triumph and tragedy'. are still the market leaders.
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I purchased this book as a replacement item for a book my husband lent out never to be returned. It's his favorite Titanic reference book amongst many that he has. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Claire OWEN
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Great book!
Being a huge fan of the Titanic I wasn't sure how much information would be in this book but it is superb. Lovely photos and drawings with such beautiful detail. Read more
Published 17 months ago by anonymous
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A perfect combination!
With the interesting story of Titanic told by Don Lynch Combined with the magnificent paintings by Ken Marchall, the 2 most recognisable Titanic historians put together this... Read more
Published 21 months ago by titanic12
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Overall good book but some errors
This is a good book but there are many mistakes within it. The worst one being that Alice Cleaver was a child murderer. Read more
Published 22 months ago by HazelMcCully
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Titanic - all you need to know
I bought this book as I was asked to show guests around a Titanic exhibition. I learnt so much about life a hundred years ago as well as the different classes of travellers aboard... Read more
Published on 9 May 2011 by Lindy Loo
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My 11yr old niece loved this book because she is doing a school project on the titanic but the only problem is she has a hard time getting it back of her dad when he gets hold of... Read more
Published on 11 Feb 2010 by Mark Bradley
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A Titanic buff's bible
As a long-time student of the Titanic tragedy I cannot recommend this book too highly. It is meticulously researched, well written and wonderfully illustrated - Ken Marschall's... Read more
Published on 2 Dec 2006 by Fintan Moran
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"Titanic " review
As an avid Titanic "buff", this book has been a source of unlimited interest to me. The paintings of Ken Marschall are, without doubt, the most breathe-taking, tending to convey... Read more
Published on 27 Nov 2003 by James Davies
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This one's a definite "must have".
Like the famous liner, this volume oozes quality and luxury. Produced to a very high standard and featuring a quite unique collection of illustrations is should be the centrepiece... Read more
Published on 9 Mar 1999
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Excellent Book!!
This is a really good book, with wonderful pictures as well as a really good write up. If your interested in Titanic then buy it
Published on 8 Mar 1999
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