David Barker: Antarctica, Tauranga in Tauranga, Bay of Plenty for sale

Sub-titled"An Artist's Logbook"David Baker records here his experiences and impressions, in art and words, of the 1988 Pelagic Expedition for which he was official artists. The 10 expedition members sailed on the steel, 16 metre sloop Pelagic. After a long wait in a small settlement at the lower reaches of South America the Pelagic leaves in late February on its incredible voyage. Through his art and words Barker brings to life the sights, sounds, perils and beauties of Antarctic area, with its unique scenery, marine and birdlife. A compelling record of a month-long, once-in-alifetime opportunity. Foreward by Sir Edmund Hillary. First edition of 1991, 128 pages, 17 colour plates (pastel, watercolour acrylic), few double pages, b/w drawings throughout. Blue hard covers with silver spine titles VG+ with hint wear spine base, colour e/papers, text block is NF, no inscriptions. Colour art DJ (images back and front) is VG+.
Author
David Barker
Title
Antarctica
Publisher name
Random Century, Auckland
Shipping time
2 - 4 days
Publication year
1991
Edition
First edition
Binding type
Hard cover
Listing condition
Used
Item condition
Very good
Vendor name
BOPBooks
Vendor rating
Key words
Antarctic, Exploration, Research, Voyaging, Art
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