He loves the book and really enjoys all of the excellent illustrations. No one ever dreamed that her first voyage would also be her last. Titanic an illustrated history donald lynch robert ballard. As a longtime student of the titanic tragedy i cannot recommend this book too highly. An illustrated history 9780785819721 by lynch, donald and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. The book is even dedicated to two of them, winnie, whom i believe is edwina trout and ruth, being ruth. As a titanic freak, i am always looking for interesting books. Ed kamuda wrote to all eightyseven survivors listed in the promotional book for us theater operators and seventyfive responded. Official historian for the titanic historical society, inc. An illustrated history by donald lynch hardcover mint condition. Titanic an illustrated history by donald lynch paintings by. An illustrated history donald lynch, ken marschall, robert d.
I finished the book cover to cover in two days and found myself wishing i wasnt done with it so quickly. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. An illustrated history 1997, hardcover for sale online ebay. This is the book titanic buffs have been waiting for.
An illustrated history reprint by donald lynch, ken marschall, robert d. 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. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Thanks to lynch, i became interested in the black family who travelled second class. Best of all books on titanic encyclopedia titanica. 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. Don lynch is the historian of the titanic historical society and an authority on the ships passengers and crew. His language is very candid, and it allows you to feel as if you are actually there experiencing the voyage. 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. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. The last log of the titanic david g brown titanic, an illustrated history don lynch, ken marschall and robert ballard the discovery of the titanic robert ballard. Don lynch gives heroic voices to the crew of the ship, something that was missed in the smash hit movie.
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. Titanic an illustrated history lynch don 0340562714 for sale. The tragedy of the titanic has been captured in fiction, nonfiction, music, poetry, cartoons. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. An illustrated history with paintings by ken marschall as a primary inspiration for the movie titanic.
Don lynch has researched titanic and her passengers and crew for four decades. An illustrated history by donald lynch, ken marschall illustrator online at alibris. This 2006 edition of the history of the titanic is 1992 by don lynch and published by easton press, norwalk, connecticut. Buy titanic, an illustrated history by don lynch isbn. Titanic an illustrated history lynch don 0340562714 for. An illustrated history by lynch, don and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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. 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 by don lynch hardback, 1992. Encyclopedic in scope, this volume is an invaluable sourcebook of titanic lore. Don lynch titanic database wiki fandom powered by wikia. He involves the reader in the events of the tragedy without including too much detail. A popular gift volume featuring dozens of meticulously accurate. Don lynch is great with info on the passagers who lived the titanic and were able to tell the stories of 1500 souls whp died. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Its a great book to add to your growing collection of the titanic. Historian don lynch, the foremost expert on the people aboard the titanic, has compiled a text filled with enthralling new information about the crew, the passengers and the ship itself.
This is a well puttogether book and is a must for any titanic enthusiast. An illustrated history in 1992 with ken marschall and later coauthored ghosts of the abyss. Titanic an illustrated history by don lynch goodreads im very interested in the whole titanic thing the. Lynch historian, titanic historical society and artist marschall have collaborated in this latest history of that fateful event. This is the definitive table book on the history of the titanic.
An illustrated history in 1992 with ken marschall, who he has collaborated with for over thirty years. I have read other books about the titanic but none are as good as this one. Go search your store deals store gift cards sell help. An illustrated history by don lynch hardback, 1992 at the best online prices at ebay. Lynch was the chief historical advisor for james camerons blockbuster movie, titanic, and has participated in two of camerons expeditions. Don lynch truly tells the full story of titanic in a concise and straightforward manner.
Titanic an illustrated history don lynch getting the books titanic an illustrated history don lynch now is not type of challenging means. It is a nonfiction book about the titanic with wonderful pictures and lots of information. 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. One more book that needs to be mentioned is titanic, triumph and tragedy, which is considered to be the most conclusive history of the liner. 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. My son is a titanic enthusiast and i ordered the book for him. Several score books have been written about the titanic disaster, plus thousands of newspaper. Titanic, an illustrated history 9780340562710 by lynch, don and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. It is one of the most popular books ever published on the titanic and is ourread more. Illustrated history telling the story of the gigantic liner included with beautiful hand painted pictures.
There have many titanic books and many leave a lot to be desired regarding facts. An illustrated history has 2 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. An illustrated history by don lynch online at alibris. Don lynch s descriptions of life onboard titanic during those last tragic hours brings to life the events unfolding after the collision with the iceberg. Donald lynch is a premier historian on the titanic and a member of the titanic historical society. You could not only going in the same way as book amassing or library or borrowing from your links to retrieve them. An illustrated history new edition by don lynch isbn. Arthur ranks promotional book for the 1958 film a night to remember is a key in the titanic historical societys history and the titanic commutator. Don lynch s descriptions of life onboard titanic during those last tragic hours. To the elegantly dressed firstclass passengers who swept down the grand staircase on their wav to dinner, the titanic seemed to be the. Mr and mrs kimball encyclopedia titanica message board. Don lynch is a historian with the titanic historical society. Excellent, i would like other selections if they exist, written by don lynch as he really was one of only historians of the titanic who really got to know the survivors and their stories. An illustrated history is likely to command the best berth in the library, even if one.
Best titanic books encyclopedia titanica message board. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. An easton press edition of titanic an illustrated history by don lynch. Apr 30, 2005 as a longtime student of the titanic tragedy i cannot recommend this book too highly.
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But through arrogance and the conceit of invincibility she stole the. This book is, by far, the most descriptive and informative recap of the story of the titanic. A journey into the heart of the titanic by don lynch, ken marschall and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Titanic an illustrated history by laura basuki titanic an illustrated history by donald lynch is an amazing book that you should read it is a non fiction book about the titanic with wonderful pictures and lots of information i have read other books about the titanic but none are as good as this one titanic an illustrated history is a. An illustrated history by donald lynch 1995, paperback. A popular gift volume featuring dozens of meticulously accurate, fullcolor. 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. The tragedy of the titanic has been captured in fiction, nonfiction, music, poetry, cartoons, official judicial inquiry, survivors recollections, still.
I have a large collection of books dealing with the titanic, and, were i to be reduced to one,it would have be this. Titanic an illustrated history titanic historical society, inc. Jan 17, 2014 hello i have a few books to suggest first i would read the discovery of the titanic by dr robert ballard, and i would read titanic. Books go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store.
Dec 20, 2014 ep 1 showing all my titanic books in each ep ill be showing 1 or 2 books to help you decide which book is right for you. Ken marschall is a maritime artist and the illustrator of the discovery of the titanic and the discovery of the bismarck. Her shear size and the powerful majesty of her splendor and innovation set her ahead of her time. An illustrated history this is a slow page turner to be able to enjoy every picture thoroughly. There is more than one author in the goodreads database with this namedon lynch is a historian with the titanic histor. On page 106 under the point monday 15th of april 0. Lynch has an extensive collection of titanic memorabilia and even more extensive knowledge of the subject.