The Book of Wooden Boats: Volume II

Bray, Maynard, Text by; Benjamin Mendlowitz, Photographs By

ISBN 10: 0393048993 / ISBN 13: 9780393048995

Published by W. W. Norton, New York, 2001

About this Item

First edition, stated; first printing, full number line. Number 11 of an edition limited to 150; signed by the author and the photographer on the title page: "Maynard Bray / Benjamin Mendlowitz." Photographer Mendlowitz has also signed a typed letter, laid in, about the special edition. The book is bound in green cloth-covered boards with a color photo paste-on on the front board and gold lettering on the spine; comes in a sturdy matching slipcase. The book is unmarked; the spine is slanted and slightly faded; corners sharp, spine ends unbumped. The slip case shows only minor wear at edges; no dust jacket, as issued.

Seller Inventory # 008666

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Book of Wooden Boats: Volume II
• Publisher: W. W. Norton, New York
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0393048993
• ISBN 13: 9780393048995
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition
• Condition: Very Good +
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)

About this title

Synopsis

A compendium of enchanting images of the worlds most interesting and photogenic boats.

The images cover wooden keel boats, sailing yachts, power boats and working boats from both sides of the Atlantic.

About the Authors

Benjamin Mendlowitz is America's premier photographer of wooden boats. He lives in Brooklin, Maine.

Marine historian Maynard Bray has authored or co-authored many books on the subject of wooden boats, including the classic Book of Wooden Boats. He lives in Brooklin, Maine.