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Queen Mary
The most complete record available of the world's largest and fastest ocean liner.
James Steele
Editions:
Price: USD$35.00
350 points- Paperback
- English
- 290 x 250 mm, 11 3/8 x 9 7/8 in
- 240 pp
- 100 colour illustrations, 200 black and white illustrations
- ISBN-13: 9780714841014
- ISBN-10: 0714841013
- The most complete record available of the world's largest and fastest ocean liner
- Recounts the history of the Queen Mary, from her maiden voyage in 1936 as a luxury passenger liner to her military service to her final journey to Long Beach, California, in 1967
- Showcases the aesthetic sophistication of sleek lines, Art Deco interiors and exquisite detailing that encapsulate the spirit of the era
- Illustrated with specially commissioned colour photographs and much previously unpublished archival material, including detailed drawings and plans
'Wonderfully detailed. Scrupulous research.' (New York Times)
'Anyone who has ever wondered if architecture floats will be convinced by this beautiful, fact-filled book about the last and grandest architecture ever to sail the bounding main. With Steele's intense research, we almost feel like were there.' (AIA Jury)
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