Queen Mary 2: The Birth of a Legend

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		Queen Mary 2: The Birth of a Legend
		Queen Mary 2: The Birth of a Legend

基本信息·出版社：Harry N. Abrams
·页码：320 页
·出版日期：2004年11月
·ISBN：0810956136
·International Standard Book Number：0810956136
·条形码：9780810956131
·EAN：9780810956131
·装帧：精装
·正文语种：英语

内容简介 On January 12, 2004, the Queen Mary 2 inaugurated a new age in transatlantic cruising. This majestic ship-1,100 feet long, as tall as a 23-floor building, and weighing 160,000 tons-is the largest transatlantic liner ever built. Commissioned by the long-established and prestigious shipowner Cunard, the cruiser combines the classic Art Deco features of great liners from the past (the streamlined profile of the Normandy, the rounded facade and staggered back deck of the first Queen Mary) with the most technologically advanced and environmentally friendly features available today.

In this beautiful volume of photographs, marine photographer Philip Plisson documents the building and inaugural voyage of the ship, from the cutting of the first sheet-iron plate in January 2002 to the Southampton-New York crossing two years later. More than 300 photographs are accompanied by an informative text that describes the design, construction, and mission of the Queen Mary 2, as well as the history of Cunard. This inside look at an extraordinary accomplishment in luxury transportation will have great appeal for all those interested in travel, transportation, and high-end design. AUTHOR BIO: Philip Plisson is a highly acclaimed marine photographer who in 1990 was admitted into the exclusive and historic group Peintres de la Marine (Official Painters of the French Navy). He has published 26 books in the past ten years, including Abrams' The Sea/Day by Day, The Sea: Exploring Life on an Ocean Planet, and The Sea. Gwen-Ha?l Denigot is a freelance journalist specializing in subjects relating to the sea. She is a regular contributor to science magazines.
作者简介 Philip Plisson is a highly acclaimed marine photographer who in 1990 was admitted into the exclusive and historic group Peintres de la Marine (Official Painters of the French Navy). He has published 26 books in the past ten years, including Abrams' The Sea/Day by Day, The Sea: Exploring Life on an Ocean Planet, and The Sea. Gwen-Ha?l Denigot is a freelance journalist specializing in subjects relating to the sea. She is a regular contributor to science magazines.
专业书评 From Publishers Weekly

A "giant of the seas," the transatlantic liner Queen Mary 2 is longer than the Eiffel Tower is high and can carry more passengers than any ship in history (up to 3,090, in addition to 1,253 crew members). This book provides an in-depth look at the ship, with photos illustrating the laborious construction process. Everything about the QM2 is dizzying, from the 17,000 people involved in its construction to the amenities offered on board, which include a planetarium, dog kennels, five meals a day plus snacks and a "College at Sea" program. The opening text describes the ship?s history and capabilities, and is full of impressive facts (for example, the QM2 is the biggest consumer of caviar worldwide, and 1,000 bottles of champagne are drunk every day). However, the book was produced with the collaboration of Cunard and its mother company Carnival, and the text at times resembles that of a promotional brochure ("In true Cunard tradition, passengers on board the QM2 will see the vastness of the ocean seascape matched by the evocative luxury of the ship?s Art Deco interior"). Many photos document the construction process, from the cutting of the first plate to the interior decoration. Though views of the cranes on the dry docks or scaffolding around the stern are not conventionally beautiful, they are fascinating in their own way. Images of the first months of sailing show the ship in all its glory, welcomed by revelers in Martinique and gliding past the Statue of Liberty to reach New York?s harbor. This lavish book is an appropriate tribute to the luxury of the QM2; even those who will never be able to afford a ride on the ocean liner will enjoy seeing how it came to life. More than 300 color illustrations.
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