Queen Mary 2: Birth of a Legend
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Queen Mary 2: Birth of a Legend by Philip Plisson
The Queen Mary 2 is a feat of technology when one considers the massive scale of the project and the number of services offered on board this floating city. In length (1,100 feet), height (equal to that of a 23-story building), and weight (160,000 tons), the Queen Mary 2 surpasses all of its predecessors. It is the most technologically advanced and environmentally friendly liner ever built, and is captured in its full glory by Plisson's photographs. The informative text by journalist Gwen-Hael Denigot examines the construction, architecture, style, and mission of the Queen Mary 2, and also offers the historical background of Cunard Cruiseline Ships. This luxurious homage to the birth of a legend reveals the intrinsic beauty of technological excellence that will appeal to anyone interested in liners, travel, and architecture alike.
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). Gwen-Hael Denigot is a freelance journalist specializing in subjects relating to the sea. She is a regular contributor to the science magazines.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780810956131 |
| ISBN 10 | 0810956136 |
| Title | Queen Mary 2: Birth of a Legend |
| Author | Philip Plisson |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Abrams |
| Year published | 2004-11-17 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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