Synopses & Reviews
Celebrate the drama and beauty of the yacht with this gorgeous collection! Yachts from all over the world are featured in works by Flemish, Neapolitan, and Australian painters. Includes detailed studies of each image plus a chronological history of the yacht by each author. A great source for yacht enthusiasts, collectors, and historians.
Synopsis
The grace, elegance, and power of yachting is depicted in over 100 artworks culled from the collections of the leading yacht clubs, auction houses, and museums around the world. Presented chronologically, the images range from the 1600's to the 1990's and include both well-known and previously unpublished works.
About the Author
James Taylor is a well-known writer in various automotive fields, and Rolls-Royce and Bentley cars - particularly those covered in this book - are a special interest. Highly respected for the meticulous research he brings to his work, he has written over 40 books, including other titles in the Original series on the Land-Rover Series I and Triumph Stag. Some of his books have appeared in foreign languages, and his own linguistic ability has seen him translate other books from German and French. He lives in rural Oxfordshire.