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Topic: FRANCE / NORWAY by John Maxtone-Graham

eroller
First Class Passenger
Member # 1649

posted 12-02-2010 05:44 PM

Wow, so many great new books just in time for the holidays.

Russ has his BREMEN/EUROPA book, and new Maurizio Eliseo book: Michelangelo e Raffaello looks wonderful too!

Just yesterday I received France / Norway by John Maxtone-Graham. For any lover of this great ship, it's a must have. Wonderful pictures, some that I have never seen, and equally captivating text. It's all written in the unique style of Mr. Maxtone-Graham that almost makes you feel as if you were there. It's been difficult for me to put in down. For some strange reason I'm reading the book backwards, having started with the last chapter and moving my way forward.

Ernie

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LeBarryboat
First Class Passenger
Member # 5308

posted 12-02-2010 07:22 PM

Ernie, I haven't received mine yet, looking forward to getting it soon.

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Brian_O
First Class Passenger
Member # 3910

posted 12-03-2010 12:37 AM

Is this a new book or is it a new edition of the JMG book that was published at the time Norway entered service? I have that one kicking around the house somewhere.

Brian

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eroller
First Class Passenger
Member # 1649

posted 12-03-2010 01:07 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Brian_O:
Is this a new book or is it a new edition of the JMG book that was published at the time Norway entered service? I have that one kicking around the house somewhere.
Brian

I have a few of those original NORWAY books as well. I love that book, but this one is new and much more comprehensive. It's hard cover as well.

Ernie

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Brian_O
First Class Passenger
Member # 3910

posted 12-06-2010 06:11 PM

Thanks for the info Ernie

Brian

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eroller
First Class Passenger
Member # 1649

posted 12-06-2010 06:17 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Brian_O:
Thanks for the info Ernie
Brian

You're welcome Brian. If you happen to have his book on NORMANDIE this book is the same format. Of course there is much more personal experience written since he sailed on FRANCE and NORWAY numerous times.

Ernie.

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Lubber
First Class Passenger
Member # 13710

posted 12-07-2010 08:36 AM

I think I have a copy on the way for Christmas. Can't wait to read it!

For those of you who've already read it, how extensively does it cover the conversion and/or goings-on at NCL in the late '70s?

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linerguy
First Class Passenger
Member # 4289

posted 12-07-2010 05:30 PM

Years ago, a friend gave me a copy of 'S.S. Norway - A Tribute in Words and Pictures'. From what I understand it's a pretty rare book but, if you can get your hands on a copy, the photos are wonderful.

-Russ

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Linerrich
First Class Passenger
Member # 4864

posted 12-07-2010 06:32 PM

quote:
Originally posted by linerguy:
Years ago, a friend gave me a copy of 'S.S. Norway - A Tribute in Words and Pictures'. From what I understand it's a pretty rare book but, if you can get your hands on a copy, the photos are wonderful.
-Russ

Yes, a very nice book--I got my copy from the publisher in 1985 when it came out--it cost $29.00 back then. A great photo tribute to the NORWAY during her first visit back to Europe, especially Norway.

Rich

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Waynaro
First Class Passenger
Member # 3484

posted 12-12-2010 06:04 PM

I did not know the FRANCE/NORWAY book came out already...oops! Time to pick one up. Thanks, Ernie!

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DAMBROSI2
First Class Passenger
Member # 35998

posted 12-12-2010 06:52 PM

Did JMG publish a white softcover book for the NORWAY? I have that copy.

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Malcolm @ cruisepage
Cruise Director
Member # 301

posted 12-12-2010 07:36 PM

I believe Maxtone Graham is working on a Titanic book in time for the 2012 anniversary.

(Anyone got his SS Normandie one?)

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LeBarryboat
First Class Passenger
Member # 5308

posted 12-12-2010 10:28 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Malcolm @ cruisepage:
I believe Maxtone Graham is working on a Titanic book in time for the 2012 anniversary.

Malcolm, I talked with John Maxtone-Graham about his new Titanic book he's working on. He has an interesting twist on this book since there are TONS of books out there already. Here's the video of my interview with JMG as we talked about his new Titanic book.

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DAMBROSI2
First Class Passenger
Member # 35998

posted 12-14-2010 09:39 AM

Curious, does the new book have photos no one has seen before? When we took our first cruise on the NORWAY, I had gotten a photo at the base of the Viking Deck Stairtower 1, that huge glass sculpture that looked like a computer chip.

Is that in the book?

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Linerrich
First Class Passenger
Member # 4864

posted 12-14-2010 10:04 AM

quote:
Originally posted by DAMBROSI2:
Curious, does the new book have photos no one has seen before? When we took our first cruise on the NORWAY, I had gotten a photo at the base of the Viking Deck Stairtower 1, that huge glass sculpture that looked like a computer chip. Is that in the book?

Deb, there are a lot of unpublished photos in this book, but mostly personal ones taken on cruises, not so much documentation of the ship's interiors. The sculpture you are referring to does not appear in either the FRANCE or NORWAY section.

Rich

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DAMBROSI2
First Class Passenger
Member # 35998

posted 12-14-2010 10:25 AM

Thank you Rich, I'm so glad I got photos of it, not as many as I could have gotten.

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jeffrossatsea
First Class Passenger
Member # 2962

posted 12-17-2010 05:37 PM

WOOOHOOOO...got my book yesterday...could'nt put it down...jeff

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BobbyD
Just Boarded
Member # 42928

posted 12-19-2010 01:26 PM

Received my copy yesterday...what a truly amazing book...for some reson, the pic I find is most evocative is on the dedication page...of the automobile being lowered into the hold.

I am glad that now that I am on holidays for two weeks, I will have time to read this, my newly arrived Michelangelo/Raffaello, my Bremen/Europa, and a book I bought at Amazon - the Clive Harvey book on the original Queen Elizabeth. Cheers and happy reading to all.

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Guest
First Class Passenger
Member # 1157

posted 01-31-2011 06:47 AM

I've just finished reading my copy and agree that it's an absolutely superb book. Very glad I bought it.

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