Boats: Steamers, Icebreakers and Ghost Ships

Readers of every age will find something to dive into in 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. Jan Van der Veken.  Readers will learn: Why seas have streets Which bodies of water are considered cursed How a ship stays afloat How to use a sextant How lighthouses work.  Certain to provide hours of entertainment, this is the perfect book for naval enthusiasts of every age.