Old Sea Dogs of Tasmania Book 2

Andrew Bruce Wilson, Scilla Sayer, Sean Langman

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Everything Everything
27 January 2021

Photographs: collections; History; Archaeology; Society & Social Sciences; Boating; Travel & holiday

Series: Old Sea Dogs of Tasmania

"Old Sea Dogs of Tasmania Book 2 is a wonderful all new collection of tall tales and striking portrait and seascape photographs from deep in the southern ocean, where the Roaring Forties batter Australia's smallest state - Tasmania. Inside you will meet tough salt encrusted sailors, fishermen and shipwrights, who have made passage and experienced high adventures across all the worlds oceans. In Book 2 you will live the pirates life in the caribbean, race in the worlds greatest blue water classics, search for cray fish along the coastlines of Bass Strait's remote islands, endure gale force winds while capturing yachts competing in the world renowned Sydney to Hobart, make passage to a pristine harbour on a dutch tall ship, visit a world famous wooden boat festival and so much more.

Both Old Sea Dogs of Tasmania books, by resident author and photographer Andrew Wilson, are not only homages in words and images to his island home, they are also love letters to the sea and those that cast away their lines and set forth seeking adventure and fortune across the globe.

Coffee table books for anyone who wishes to be swept away, and a great gift for those hard to buy for fathers and sons!

FOREWORD (From the book)

""To seafarers, Tasmania's shoreline emanates an inaudible sound of the siren's song.

She beckons; beyond the shore and into her heart.

Once captured; respect her moods. Rejoice in her bounty.

Andrew, through his words and pictures, captures what it is to be connected by mind, body and soul to the waters of Tasmania.

Andrew has enabled the illustrated Sea Dogs to speak freely without inhibition.

He captures the passion; joy; to be of the sea and for the love of a boat.

Enjoy this journey; imagine; dream and be swept away by Andrew's work.""

Sean Langman, competitor in 12 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Races"

By: Andrew Bruce Wilson
Foreword by: Sean Langman
Edited by: Scilla Sayer
Imprint: Everything Everything
Dimensions: Height: 273mm, Width: 210mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 1.066kg
ISBN: 9780992588281
ISBN 10: 0992588286
Series: Old Sea Dogs of Tasmania
Pages: 266
Publication Date: 27 January 2021
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

For seven years Andrew Wilson travelled the coastlines, islands, ports, anchorages and boat sheds of Tasmania. His objective, to photograph and document the fascinating tales of our oldest living mariners - the Old Sea Dogs of Tasmania. Andrew's journey has resulted in the publication of two stunning coffee table books full of tall tales, high adventures and beautiful seascapes. Book One is a number #1 best selling title in Tasmania and has gone on to sell over 4500 copies since its release in 2013. Book two features the coastlines of King Island, Flinders Island and Port Davey, remote areas of the world full of stunning seascapes and rich in maritime adventures. Both books are beautifully presented in hard cover.

Reviews for Old Sea Dogs of Tasmania Book 2

I am so pleased to see that you have bought out a second book of 'old sea dogs'. They really are such beautiful books that take you on such a delightful journey. It is once again for my dad. - Tiffany In case you hadn't noticed, Tasmania is completely surrounded by water. And where there's water, there're Sea Dogs. We're not talking about the mythical beasts from heraldry and coats of arms - we're referring to the men and women who sail around the Pacific Ocean and Bass Strait. In Old Sea Dogs of Tasmania, author Andrew Wilson has put together a beautiful book that uses humour and respect to profile the Apple Isle's water warriors and their unique maritime locations. It combines attractive black and white photography of the Tasmanian coastline, the sailors themselves, as well as their rickety old water-crafts. The photos are augmented by Wilson's essays and interviews with the sailors.The result is a nostalgic and gentle trip down south that taps into the recent history of the island. Rowan, Journalist, Smith Journal