The Book of Wooden Boats

by John Rousmaniere, Benjamin Mendlowitz (Photographer), Maynard Bray (Contributor)

America's premier photographer of wooden boats presents the best of his work from the past decade. Marine photographer Benjamin Mendlowitz has built a reputation for honoring the essence and integrity of classic wooden boats through the ongoing Calendar of Wooden Boats . This full-color book presents the most exciting boats shot over the past ten years and includes classic wooden sailboats, powerboats, luxury yachts, and working vessels. Marine historian and restorer Maynard Bray provides brief descriptive text to accompany each photograph. 200 four-color photographs

192 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 1992

About the author

John Rousmaniere has sailed in over 35,000 miles of offshore voyaging and racing. He crewed on the 48-foot Toscana in the fateful Fastnet Race of 1979.