HORNBLOWER'S SHIPS: THEIR HISTORY & THEIR MODELS by Saville, Martin - 2000

Dulles, Virginia : Brassey's, 2000. 128 pp, 9 3/8" H. Profusely illustrated in colour and b&w with photographs, drawings, plans. "The Indefatigable. The Justinian. The Papillon. The Julia. Fans of Horatio Hornblower surely recognize the names of the ships in C.S. Forester's classic novels, and the producers went all out when recreating these famous vessels recently for television. (The author) was there from the beginning, supervising the construction and filming of the models used in the award-winning TV series. In (this book, he) takes the reader with him through the reseach, planning, design and construction phases of the lavish models, and behind the scenes of the production of the shows as well. (I)ncludes a full reference section detailing the ship types, full specifications, historical precedents, the fictional role of the vessels, and scale plans of the ships. It will delight both nautical enthusiasts and model builders." Interior - clean and tight with no previous ownership marks. Exterior - light wrap around crease on covers/spine (2" on front cover & 4" on rear cover).. First U.S. Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good+/No Jacket.