Editors at Life Magazine have put together a compilation of photographs that have appeared in the magazine's pages about the Titanic disaster. These pictures include construction of the great ship, her departure from Southampton, the Father Browne photos, pictures from the wreck itself, and many, many others.
People who want a Titanic book primarily to look at the pictures would really like this book. There is very little text in relation to other books: about a page, sometimes a little more, at the beginning of each section, and each page layout of photographs is also accompanied with information providing insight into the individuals in the photo or small tidbits about the ship itself. Information wise, there is plenty here. Instead of being presented as a narrative, it is shown through a series of photographs and drawings that have appeared within Life's printed pages.
Anyone interested in Titanic would enjoy this book. It would be a perfect coffee table book, providing information about the Titanic's story that even the casual reader can enjoy.
I know this review doesn't have as much detail as my first one, but there really isn't that much more to say. If you are interested in the disaster, or just want a book with pictures and only a small proportion of text, then this book is definitely worth the purchase price.
Rating: 8.5/10
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