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Ocean
Following the great success of his previous book The Sea, Philip Plisson offers here a new vision of the worlds oceans, with mostly hitherto unpublished photographs that represent the fruits of twenty-five years work. Plisson captures the sea in all its moods and guises in his evocative photographs, twelve in glorious panoramic fold-outs. This book will captivate any reader with a fascination for those vast expanses of blue and an urge to share the photographers adventures and enthusiasm; it evokes dreams of the sea, the sea that enthrals us all.
Lighthouses of Europe
From Scotland to the gates of Africa, this stunning book features gorgeous color photos of over 100 lighthouses on the Atlantic coast of Western Europe. For each geographical region, the author recreates the fascinating, age-old history of the lighthouses, their beacons, and their fascinating maritime significance. 250 color photos.
Queen Mary 2
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.
The Eternal Sea
In the much-anticipated follow-up to his 2002 international triumph "The Sea," photographer Plisson figuratively widens his lens to provide a more global focus on the sea and the humans who depend on it for survival. Includes 200+ new and unpublished images of oceans and more than 50 countries. 12 spectacular gatefolds.
Philip Plissons Celtic Coastlines
A tour of Celtic seacoasts with renowned photographer Philip Plisson, presented in a stunning panoramic format. The power and beauty of the sea has held man in awe for millennia. French photographer Philip Plisson has received worldwide recognition for his ability to capture these elements with his camera. Here he explores the Celtic seaside in Scotland, Ireland, The Isle of Man, Wales, Cornwall, Brittany, Galicia, and Asturias. He guides the reader through undisturbed islands, over peaceful streams and rivers, to the edge of sheer granite promontories and the crashing waves below. The large format of this book allows the reader to experience the full impact of these landscapes through incredible color panoramic photographs. Each chapter begins with information about the four countries and eight Celtic regions featured. 102 color photographs.
Little Book of Birds The
- A charming compendium of birds from around the world, richly illustrated with vintage, postcard-size chromolithographs- Includes key identification features on each bird and concise notes on behavior, habits, and habitats This compact, delightfully illustrated selection of birds from North and South America, Eurasia, Africa, and Australia has a page of descriptive information on each bird combining the factual with the fascinating. Answers to questions like: When does the peacock spread its feathers? Why does the flamingo stand on one leg? Where do Ostriches come from? From what distance can an eagle see its prey? are embedded in each entry. The 79 chromolithographs, part of a private collection, have an appealingly vintage effect.
Ripley Under Ground
A Ripley mystery.
Sentinels of the Sea
Lighthouses have always unsettled and attracted in equal measure, highlighting the triumphs and failures in humanity's battle with the forces of nature. Taking as its heroes the lighthouses themselves, Sentinels of the Sea describes the engineering genius that allowed their construction on even the smallest of rock outcrops and the innovations that made the lights so powerful and reliable. Intricate, elegant architectural plans and elevations, and evocative period drawings and photographs showcase the innovative designs and technologies behind fifty historic lighthouses built around the world from the 17th to the 20th century. R.G. Grant's engaging and authoritative text chronicles the incredible feats of engineering and endurance that brought these iconic, isolated towers into being, the advances in lens technology that made the lights so effective, and the everyday routines of the lighthouse keepers and the heroic rescues that some performed. Packed with extraordinary stories of human endeavour, desperate shipwrecks, builders defying the elements and heroic sea rescues, the book also reveals the isolation and vulnerability of the dedicated lighthouse keepers.
The Sea
Nearly 200 images - sixteen in glorious panoramic fold-outs - capture the sea’s drama, power and changeability - as well as the exhilaration of sailboat regattas and races. From solitary lighthouses to seaside communities, Plisson’s photographs also explore our desire to live close to the sea, and his portrayal of the navigator’s solitude among the elements leaves us with a new sense of admiration for those who dare explore dangerous waters.
The Rise of Metallurgy in Eurasia
The Rise of Metallurgy in Eurasia is a landmark study in the evolution of early metallurgy in the Balkans. It demonstrates that far from being a rare and elite practice, the earliest metallurgy in the world was a common and communal craft activity.
