2013 Shipwright: The International Annual Of Maritime History And Ship Modelmaking

Local Description

2013. First edition. A near fine copy only marked by light rubbing to the spine ends. The d/w is fine.

Description

The fourth edition of a new, full-colour annual focusing on all facets of 'scratch-built' model shipbuilding, as well as related articles on restoration, archaeology, historical research and marine art. Twenty articles describe, explain, inform and inspire, illustrated with modelmakers' own photographs, archival plans, prints and artworks. The annual succeeds Model Shipwright, the quarterly journal which ran to 144 issues spanning 36 years. This edition will include new research and builds, plus additional sections including a Modeller's Draught, Book News and an image gallery. Fully international in scope, Shipwright is an essential volume for any dedicated ship modeller or maritime enthusiast.

Author description

John Bowen is the author of several acclaimed titles for Conway Maritime Press and has been at the helm of Model Shipwright since its launch in 1972. His editorial experience and depth of knowledge have been key to its ongoing success.