Overview

This book is an exuberant celebration of sailing in all its glory. Many of the world's most outstanding photographers from Beken of Cowes, Carlo Borlenghi and Gilles Martin-Raget to Rick Tomlinson, Franco Pace and Stanley Rosenfeld, present their tribute to the exciting world of sailing in an impressive galley of amazing action images. SAIL showcases the sweeping lines and glamorous settings of yachts of all sizes and types: cruising and racing beauties, legendary yachts from this century and the last, mono and multihulls, round the world thoroughbreds and outstanding winners from the ultimate in yacht racing - the America's Cup. For the first time ever, boats which have made their mark on sailing history are immortalised in an outstanding gallery of extraordinary photos from the world's best photographers. SAIL is a stunning tribute to sailing, which will be treasured by all who love beautiful images, the glamorous lifestyle and the very best in action photography. Now available in paperback for the first time, this is a book to be treasured by anyone who appreciates captivating images and the excitement of good action yachting photography. A collector's piece.

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9781408129951

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Reviews

'a wonderful book. If you love sailing...then this will certainly bring a smile to your face.' stainesnews.co.uk (October 2010) 'jaw-dropping yachts, both modern and classic, in the new paperback edition of Sail' Yachts and Yachting (December 2010) 'A glorious coffee-table tome showcasing the work of may of the top sailing photographers, including Rick Tomlinson, Beken of Cowes and more.' Yachting Monthly (December 2010) 'This a remarkable pictorial record of sailing ships...From the starkness of black and white, to the fullness of colour, it is a splendid collection.' Sailing Magazine (December 2010) 'Dramatic photos with outstanding action...' Thames Guardian Magazine (Winter 2010) 'This will make a perfect...present for anyone who loves yachts.' World Cruising Club Magazine (Autumn/Winter 2010) 'this new paperback edition is crammed full of fantastic shots of yachts - both modern and historic - in all their glory...this will certainly bring a smile to your face.' Surrey Herald (October 2010) 'A fascinating book - one for the enthusiast to treasure.' Nautical Magazine (March 2011)

'a wonderful book. If you love sailing...then this will certainly bring a smile to your face.' stainesnews.co.uk (October 2010) 'jaw-dropping yachts, both modern and classic, in the new paperback edition of Sail' Yachts and Yachting (December 2010)

Author Information

Photographers include Beken of Cowes, Carlo Borlenghi, Daniel Forster, Gilles Martin-Raget, Thierry Martinez, Franco Pace, Stanley Rosenfeld, Henri Thibault and Rick Tomlinson.

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