Author: Geoff Hunt
Publisher: Anova Books
ISBN: 9780851779713
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
Geoff Hunt, RSMA, is know to millions of readers across the world as the artist responsible for the covers of Patrick O'Brian's Aubrey-Maturin novels.
The Marine Art of Geoff Hunt
Author: Geoff Hunt
Publisher: Anova Books
ISBN: 9780851779713
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
Geoff Hunt, RSMA, is know to millions of readers across the world as the artist responsible for the covers of Patrick O'Brian's Aubrey-Maturin novels.
Publisher: Anova Books
ISBN: 9780851779713
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
Geoff Hunt, RSMA, is know to millions of readers across the world as the artist responsible for the covers of Patrick O'Brian's Aubrey-Maturin novels.
The Sea Painter's World
Author: Geoff Hunt
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1844861899
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
This timely follow-up to Conway's highly successful Marine Art of Geoff Hunt (2004) presents the considerable artistic output of Britain's leading marine painter since 2003. This new volume is heavily illustrated with images ranging from large paintings to sketchbook drawings with text written by the artist himself. The new book reflects Hunt's developing career during a time in which he served a five-year term as President of the Royal Society of Marine Artists, worked on large-scale paintings such as the definitive Mary Rose,and also completed numerous outdoor sketches and paintings. The book is divided into six sections: 1. The Sea Painter's World, an introduction to the artist's studio work at Merton Place, London and his plein air work on the River Thames; 2. Home Waters; 3. The Mediterranean; 4. In the Wake of Nelson; 5. North America and 6. The West Indies and Beyond. This concept sets Geoff's work in a broadly geographical context, showcasing the artist's freer plein air style alongside the exhaustively researched maritime history paintings to which he owes his standing as Britain's leading marine artist.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1844861899
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
This timely follow-up to Conway's highly successful Marine Art of Geoff Hunt (2004) presents the considerable artistic output of Britain's leading marine painter since 2003. This new volume is heavily illustrated with images ranging from large paintings to sketchbook drawings with text written by the artist himself. The new book reflects Hunt's developing career during a time in which he served a five-year term as President of the Royal Society of Marine Artists, worked on large-scale paintings such as the definitive Mary Rose,and also completed numerous outdoor sketches and paintings. The book is divided into six sections: 1. The Sea Painter's World, an introduction to the artist's studio work at Merton Place, London and his plein air work on the River Thames; 2. Home Waters; 3. The Mediterranean; 4. In the Wake of Nelson; 5. North America and 6. The West Indies and Beyond. This concept sets Geoff's work in a broadly geographical context, showcasing the artist's freer plein air style alongside the exhaustively researched maritime history paintings to which he owes his standing as Britain's leading marine artist.
The Frigate Surprise
Author: Brian Lavery
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 9780393070095
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
The HMS "Surprise" starred as the principal ship in Patrick O'Brian's much-celebrated Aubrey-Maturin series of novels. This volume narrates the career of HMS "Surprise" in both her historical and fictional roles.
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 9780393070095
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
The HMS "Surprise" starred as the principal ship in Patrick O'Brian's much-celebrated Aubrey-Maturin series of novels. This volume narrates the career of HMS "Surprise" in both her historical and fictional roles.
The Marine Art of Geoff Hunt
Author: Geoff Hunt
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780939511273
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780939511273
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Illustrated Companion to Nelson's Navy
Author: Nicholas Blake
Publisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN: 9780811732758
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 214
Book Description
The fictional exploits of sailors in the Royal Navy have thrilled readers around the world. This title covers various aspects of the Royal Navy including the workings of the admiralty, the designs and building of ships, life on board, food and drink, discipline, seamanship, merchant fleets, and opposing navies.
Publisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN: 9780811732758
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 214
Book Description
The fictional exploits of sailors in the Royal Navy have thrilled readers around the world. This title covers various aspects of the Royal Navy including the workings of the admiralty, the designs and building of ships, life on board, food and drink, discipline, seamanship, merchant fleets, and opposing navies.
Nelson's Navy
Author: Brian Lavery
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472841352
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
The perfect guide to Nelson's Navy for all those with an interest in the workings of the great fleet.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472841352
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
The perfect guide to Nelson's Navy for all those with an interest in the workings of the great fleet.
Lobscouse and Spotted Dog
Author: Chotzinoff Anne Grossman
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 9780393320947
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
In this cookbook companion to Patrick O'Brian's acclaimed Aubrey/Maturin novels, readers get authentic and practical recipes for dishes that complement the pair's travels--such as Burgoo, Drowned Baby, Sea-Pie, Jam Roly-Poly, and Sucking pig.
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 9780393320947
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
In this cookbook companion to Patrick O'Brian's acclaimed Aubrey/Maturin novels, readers get authentic and practical recipes for dishes that complement the pair's travels--such as Burgoo, Drowned Baby, Sea-Pie, Jam Roly-Poly, and Sucking pig.
The Surgeon's Mate
Author: Patrick O'Brian
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 9780393037074
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
Jack Aubrey and Stephen Maturin are ordered home by dispatch vessel to bring the news of their latest victory to the government. But Maturin is a marked man for the havoc he has wrought in the French intelligence network in the New World, and the attentions of two privateers soon become menacing. The chase that follows is as thrilling and unexpected as anything O'Brian has written. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 9780393037074
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
Jack Aubrey and Stephen Maturin are ordered home by dispatch vessel to bring the news of their latest victory to the government. But Maturin is a marked man for the havoc he has wrought in the French intelligence network in the New World, and the attentions of two privateers soon become menacing. The chase that follows is as thrilling and unexpected as anything O'Brian has written. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.
Celebration of Sail
Author: Roy Cross
Publisher: Crowood Press (UK)
ISBN: 9781861267153
Category : Marine painting
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Features paintings by Roy Cross, one of the foremost marine painters working today. Dozens of his best paintings are showcased in full colour and accompanied by detailed captions giving historical information on each of the vessels featured.
Publisher: Crowood Press (UK)
ISBN: 9781861267153
Category : Marine painting
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Features paintings by Roy Cross, one of the foremost marine painters working today. Dozens of his best paintings are showcased in full colour and accompanied by detailed captions giving historical information on each of the vessels featured.
Life In Nelson's Navy
Author: Dudley Pope
Publisher: House of Stratus
ISBN: 0755147650
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
This is a well-researched and highly readable account of naval life, both ashore and at sea, from a respected and admired historian and writer of whom it was written: ‘An author who really knows Nelson’s navy’ (Ramage’s Prize - The Observer) and ‘An expert knowledge of naval history’ (Ramage at Trafalgar - The Guardian).
Publisher: House of Stratus
ISBN: 0755147650
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
This is a well-researched and highly readable account of naval life, both ashore and at sea, from a respected and admired historian and writer of whom it was written: ‘An author who really knows Nelson’s navy’ (Ramage’s Prize - The Observer) and ‘An expert knowledge of naval history’ (Ramage at Trafalgar - The Guardian).