The QM2 Story (Story (History Press))

Chris Frame and Rachelle Cross

ISBN 10: 0752450921 / ISBN 13: 9780752450926

Published by The History Press, 2010

About this Item

Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine.

Seller Inventory # CHL6741255

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The QM2 Story (Story (History Press))
• Publisher: The History Press
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0752450921
• ISBN 13: 9780752450926
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Used; Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

QM2 was introduced in 2003 to the great fanfare, as the largest, longest, grandes and most expensive ocean liner ever built. She replaced the beloved QE2 on the transatlantic run and has become a firm favourite around the world, her popularity soaring with eache new port she visits. Her interiors and fourteen spacious decks put QM2 head and shoulders above the rest and hark back to the golden age of ocean liners. Cunard experts Chris Frame and Rachelle Cross present the full story behind this great liner, from her concept as the next generation of ocean liner to her world-breaking achievements. With full colour photographs and fascinating facts, this is a must-have for all those who love ocean travel.

About the Authors

Maritime historian RACHELLE CROSS and co-author Chris Frame have long shared a passion for ocean liners and cruise ships. Together they have written many books, articles and feature stories for magazines and newspapers, and appeared on television and radio, including for the BBC, Sky News and ABC.

Maritime historians CHRIS FRAME and Rachelle Cross share a passion for passenger ships, ocean liners and cruising, having written 18 maritime history and cruising books as well as countless articles and feature stories for both magazines and newspapers. Both authors have appeared on television news speaking about cruising and maritime history, while Chris has featured as a history expert on TV and radio including the BBC, Sky News, Channel 5 and ABC News and LBC 97.3. They maintain popular cruising and history YouTube channel and website.