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Wood, Water, and Light: Classic Wooden Boats (Hardcover)

by Benjamin Mendlowitz (Photographer), Joel White (Author) "AIDA is a lucky boat..." (more)
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Book Description
A celebration of the beauty of the wooden boat and the diversity of the wooden boat tradition. Twenty-four wooden boats are featured in this volume, among them classic sailing yachts and rugged schooners as well as smaller wooden craft. Each is accompanied by an in-depth description of the design and history of the vessel, exterior and interior photographs, a profile drawing, and a layout detailing its structure.

About the Author
Benjamin Mendlowitz is America's premier photographer of wooden boats. He lives in Brooklin, Maine. The late Joel White was a writer, naval architect, and boat builder.

Product Details
  • Hardcover: 192 pages
  • Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company (April 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0393033279
  • ISBN-13: 978-0393033274
  • Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 10.6 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  (