Lon Saline (5 results)

Owen, James A. (illustrator). hard cover, new book, reinforced binding, 28 pages, 8 x 10 1/2 inches, first edition, fine book condition, fine dust jacket condition, juvenile non-fiction,

Condition: New. Owen, James A. (illustrator). pp. 32.

Hardcover. Condition: New. Owen, James A. (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. Secret maps, legends and lore. 28pp Size: 4to.

London Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing 2007 Bound, with original dustjacket, 28pp., 20x27cm., illustr. in b/w/red, in very good condition. ISBN 9781847381002. This illustrated book presents a themed exploration of piracy and treasure hunting during the historical golden age of pirates in the Caribbean. It combines narrative storytelling with reconstructed historical treasure maps, each accompanied by explanations about pirate legends, navigation and hidden clues embedded in the maps. The structure of the book guides the reader through a series of recreated documents that simulate the discovery of authentic pirate cartography. Through these elements, the work links maritime history, adventure narrative and visual interpretation of pirate lore, making it both an educational and imaginative introduction to the world of historical piracy and treasure legends. James A. Owen is an American illustrator and writer known for adventure and fantasy works, including graphic novels and the Chronicles of the Imaginarium Geographica series. His work often combines historical themes with imaginative storytelling and visual world-building. Together with collaborators Jeremy Owen, Lon Saline and Mary McCray, he created illustrated works that explore legends, maps and imaginative interpretations of historical narratives, including pirate mythology and exploration themes.