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jeffrossatsea
First Class Passenger
Member # 2962

posted 10-18-2005 03:05 PM

i was wondering what the queen mary 2 by author plisson is like.....is it worth adding to my collection like the maxtom graham addition....any info would be appreciated......jeff

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lasuvidaboy
First Class Passenger
Member # 4527

posted 10-18-2005 03:19 PM

I looked over the Plisson book in the QM2 book shop last week and it does offer some beautiful pics of the ship. I prefer John Maxtone-Graham's version as it seems to offer more history and better text. New copies of Maxtone-Graham's book are often available on Ebay for around $25.00.

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Linerrich
First Class Passenger
Member # 4864

posted 10-18-2005 03:44 PM

I have both books. Maxtone-Graham's book is the more definitive book on QM2, filled with more text and information about the ship; this is a close to a "builders book" as there is.

Plisson's book is more artistic, with many beautiful full-spread photos of the ship and various areas on board. There is some informative text as well, but not as extensive as the first book.

Rich

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Malcolm @ cruisepage
Cruise Director
Member # 301

posted 10-18-2005 04:19 PM

You probably need both! Photographically the Plisson book is probably better.

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linerguy
First Class Passenger
Member # 4289

posted 10-18-2005 10:34 PM

The Plisson book also covers the maiden arrival in NY on April 22, 2004,...EXCELLENT photos.

I agree with Malcolm, the photos in the Plisson book are better. JMG's book is wonderful (although I was miffed to see that he slighted NORMANDIE by not mentioning her in a photo caption), but, what can I say,...I'm a picture guy!

Russ

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jeffrossatsea
First Class Passenger
Member # 2962

posted 10-20-2005 01:57 PM

excellent....thanks everyone.....i'll order it.....jeff

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Malcolm @ cruisepage
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Member # 301

posted 10-20-2005 02:35 PM

The Maxtone Graham book was of course rushed out to coincide with the maiden cruises. Plisson had the advantage of not racing against the clock.

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Pascal
First Class Passenger
Member # 5510

posted 10-21-2005 02:53 AM

It's not surprising that Plisson book is superior photografically. Plisson is what we call in french a "peintre de la Marine", which can be translated by Navy painter. It's a very prestigious job, existing since the monarchy period and the navy only selects the finest french painters (and now photographs). The most experienced of these artists are given the official military rank of "capitaine de corvette", lieutenant commander in english (I think) so that they may have a full access to almost everything.

There are regular exhibitions of their works and even if mostly war ships are represented, it's always spectacular to admire for people who likes sea and ships.

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empressport
First Class Passenger
Member # 2511

posted 10-22-2005 11:25 AM

quote:
Originally posted by jeffrossatsea:
excellent....thanks everyone.....i'll order it.....jeff

Hey Jeff, I've got a copy if you want to browse through it before you order.

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Patsy
First Class Passenger
Member # 5611

posted 10-22-2005 04:10 PM

One thing I hated about that book was the lack of photos of her Southampton arrival and maiden voyage. I haven't looked at it since getting it a while ago but if I remember rightly it went from leaving St Nazaire to arriving in New York. Apart from that minor grumble, the book is excellent for the photos alone.

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jeffrossatsea
First Class Passenger
Member # 2962

posted 10-24-2005 01:41 PM

thanks empressport.....i've actually ordered it and knowing now that you have it.....i look forward to getting it as well.....by the way empressport....have you been on her yet....or are you still going on her?......jeff

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chateausmith
First Class Passenger
Member # 3423

posted 10-24-2005 01:53 PM

Hey Y'all....Have not yet seen Plisson's book, probably pick up a copy when next on----Hawaii Feb/Mar 06. John M-G's book should have been in cabin gift for Maiden voyage (along with something from Gary Buchannan) but got left behind in Soton. However we did find 2 great B+W photos by Plisson (5ftX18in) showing QM2 at Liberty Island and just off the pier(with Concorde).Cheers Chateausmith.

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empressport
First Class Passenger
Member # 2511

posted 10-26-2005 09:18 PM

quote:
Originally posted by jeffrossatsea:
thanks empressport.....i've actually ordered it and knowing now that you have it.....i look forward to getting it as well.....by the way empressport....have you been on her yet....or are you still going on her?......jeff

Not yet, will be on the Nov. 20 crossing. Can't wait!

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jeffrossatsea
First Class Passenger
Member # 2962

posted 10-27-2005 03:14 PM

you lucky bummm...hmm

.....anyways......let me know when you get back....i'll want to see the pics of the changes done to her...if any really on the outside so i can change anything on the model.....jeff

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Malcolm @ cruisepage
Cruise Director
Member # 301

posted 11-06-2005 06:04 AM

jeffrossatsea, bid you buy the Plisson book? How do you rate it compared to Maxtone Graham's book?

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jeffrossatsea
First Class Passenger
Member # 2962

posted 11-07-2005 04:40 PM

i just got it the other day and i really like the layout....beautiful pics and the paper it's printed on is very nice as well.....definatly one to get for your collection....amazon has them for 42 bucks.....jeff

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BigUFan
First Class Passenger
Member # 1382

posted 11-10-2005 04:39 PM

I purchased this book some time ago (August). I loved the pictures of the ship. Outstanding. I wonder if it might be a companion book to the documentary, as the subtitle is the same.

In case anyone else might be interested in ordering it online, the ISBN number is 0-8109-5613-6.

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