Legend of the Sea: The Spectacular Marine Photography of Gilles Martin-Raget

Author(s): Gilles Martin-Raget

Sailing, Fishing and Seafaring

Internationally renowned sea photographer, designated Official Photographer of the America's Cup 2013, Gilles Martin-Raget presents his best sea photography of his 30-year career in this beautiful book. Arranged thematically, the 200 photographs are accompanied by introductory texts in each chapter and by detailed captions. At the end of each chapter a specially chosen destination is depicted. The book will include some of Gilles Martin-Raget's most recent photography including from the America's Cup. Contents: Preface: A hand for a man, a hand for an image I. Playground (wind, sea, waves): Destination: the Calanques, Balearic Islands; II. Leaving the nest (light sails): Destination: Italy & Croatia; III. On the departure line (inshore regattas): Destination: Atlantic coasts; IV. Manoeuvres: Destination: The Caribbean Isles from North to South; V. Accidents: Destination: Newport; VI. Spray on the open sea (offshore races): Destination: India; VII. Revival (classic yachts): Destination: The North Pacific; VIII. A healthy old lady (America's Cup): Destination: Polynesia; IX. The next mooring (cruising): Destination: Austral attitudes; X. Wally and other friends (super yachts).


Product Information

General Fields

  • : 9782812311116
  • : Editions du Chene
  • : Editions du Chene
  • : 2.18178
  • : September 2014
  • : 1.09 Inches X 10.63 Inches X 13.64 Inches
  • : France
  • : November 2014
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Gilles Martin-Raget
  • : 240
  • : English
  • : Hardback