Wreck And Sinking Of The Titanic

Product Description

First published in 1912, within months of the sinking of the Titanic, this historic publication is a somber yet sensationalistic look at the contemporary accounts of the time. As set forth in the original jacket copy, this graphic & thrilling account of the sinking of the greatest palace ever built, carrying down to watery graves more than 1, 500 souls gives exciting escapes from death & acts of heroism not equaled in ancient or modern times, as told by the survivors, &

Includes:: the history of icebergs, the terror of the seas, wireless telegraphy, & modern shipbuilding. Now back in print, our collector`s edition features specially commissioned illustrations & an updated package from one of London`s leading design studios, Minalima, as well as photographs sourced from the Titanic Historical Society archives. An all-new foreword deconstructs the events leading up to the great disaster & contextualizes the cultural legacy of the Titanic disaster today. The package & design of this book sets it apart from the myriad publications sure to be released for the anniversary. Re-imagined by the same design team that brought ” Harry Potter Film Wizardry” to life, it is designed to replicate the look & feel of the original 1912 publication, complete with a weathered & worn cloth-like cover, decorative ribbon marker, a h&-drawn, colour-tinted map of the ship`s voyage, & gold-foil stamped pages. Without a doubt, it promises to be a one-of-a-kind collector`s item, perfect for the fan who already owns a bookshelf of Titanic-related titles & for the reader looking for something special.