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Product Identifiers
PublisherKlasing & Company
ISBN-103768837688
ISBN-139783768837682
eBay Product ID (ePID)204090608
Product Key Features
Book TitleJ Class
Number of Pages160 Pages
LanguageEng,Ger
Publication Year2014
TopicBoating, Automotive / Pictorial
IllustratorYes
GenreTransportation, Sports & Recreation
AuthorFranco Pace
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight85.2 Oz
Item Length12.4 in
Item Width12.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
ReviewsThe new book J-Class represents the fascination and passion photographer Franco Pace has for sailing...the coffee table book is simply opulent.
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal797.12460222
Synopsis- Presents the history of J Class yachts- Beautifully illustrated throughout A J-Class yacht is a single-masted racing sailboat, built to the specifications of Nathanael Hereshoff's Universal Rule, the class is considered the peak racers of the era when the Universal Rule determined eligibility in the America's Cup. Nostalgia, fascination and a passion for sailing; the yachts featured in this book were built in the 1930s and have lost none of their magic. In this opulent book Franco Pace gathers together seven of the still-active yachts. The text is written by journalist and well-known expert Wiel Verlinden, who sailed on six of the seven yachts, and presents historical facts about the single classes, going on to discuss future developments. All of the yachts included are illustrated with unique and spectacular pictures. Text in English and German., A J-Class yacht is a single-masted racing sailboat, built to the specifications of Nathanael Hereshoff's Universal Rule, the class is considered the peak racers of the era when the Universal Rule determined eligibility in the Amerca's Cup. Nostalgia, fascination and a passion for sailing; the yachts featured in this book were built in the 1930s and have lost none of their magic. In this opulent book Franco Pace gathers together seven of the still-active yachts. The text is written by journalist and well-known expert Wiel Verlinden, who sailed on six of the seven yachts, and presents historical facts about the single classes, going on to discuss future developments. All of the yachts included are illustrated with unique and spectacular pictures. Text in English and German. 80 colour, * Presents the history of J Class yachts* Beautifully illustrated throughoutA J-Class yacht is a single-masted racing sailboat, built to the specifications of Nathanael Hereshoff's Universal Rule, the class is considered the peak racers of the era when the Universal Rule determined eligibility in the America's Cup. Nostalgia, fascination and a passion for sailing; the yachts featured in this book were built in the 1930s and have lost none of their magic.In this opulent book Franco Pace gathers together seven of the still-active yachts. The text is written by journalist and well-known expert Wiel Verlinden, who sailed on six of the seven yachts, and presents historical facts about the single classes, going on to discuss future developments. All of the yachts included are illustrated with unique and spectacular pictures.Text in English and German.