Prestel Publishing Boats

Readers of every age will find something to dive into this wonderfully diverse and in-depth exploration of the maritime world. As in his previous book, Planes , Jan Van Der Veken takes a kaleidoscopic approach to his subject. Deftly weaving history, science, and culture, he looks at a fascinating array of subjects—historic vessels, amazing voyages, extraordinary figures, technical details, and cultural phenomena. Throughout the book, Van Der Veken’s vibrantly colored, retro-futurist illustrations are as beautiful as they are informative. Readers will learn why seas have streets, which bodies of water are considered cursed, how a ship stays afloat, how to use a sextant, and how lighthouses work. Certain to provide hours of entertainment, this is the perfect book for naval enthusiasts of every age.