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As we head into warmer weather, it's easy to think of warm days spent sailing in the sun. And thanks to Sailing Fascination, published by Schiffer, with photos by Heinrich Hecht and accompanying text by journalist and author Hans-Harald Schack, we don't just have to picture sailing in our minds. Instead, we can flip through over 300 of Hecht's beautiful color photographs, which are accompanied by just the right amount of text from Schack. Ranked among the world's best and most renowned sailing photographers for over 20 years, Hecht is passionate about sailing in all of its forms - from the America's Cup and Olympic sailing competitions to yachting and leisurely sailing, and his passion shows in his work. The book is divided into twelve chapters, the titles of which speak to the extensive range of sailing photos shared by Hecht: "Sail - What Moves Us," "Speed - Only Fast Is Good," "Classic - Beauty Lives Longest," "Dinghies and Small Keelboats - The Fundamentals of Yachting Sport," "Crew - Able Under All Conditions," "Regatta - With the Wind and the Challenge," "Sailor - The Human Factor," "Wind - and No Wind," "Black and White - Contrast Program," "Wave - The Swing of the Sea," and "Light - Seeing with Sharp Eyes." The range of photos brings to life the incredible world of sailing - it extends far beyond your typical coffee table book of sailing photos. Instead, these photos show the intensity and excitement of the sport, the incredible efforts made by the sailors, and, of course, the sheer beauty of the boats and the water. I learned a great deal about sailing while reading Sailing Fascination - and what an enjoyable education it was! Highly recommended for both recreational and competitive sailors, as well as anyone who appreciates genuinely stunning photography!
Since my grandparents lived on a lake, I spent most of my summers in the water and on boats. I even remember taking our small sailboat out on the lake by myself. It was a thrill to captain the ship all on my own. Although I never sailed out on the open seas, I have always been captivated by the ships that do and the people who sail them. Sailing Fascination, by Heinrich Hecht, has brought the intriguing world of sailing right into my living room. It is full of photos of gorgeous sailing boats out on the open water. The book not only highlights the boats, but also the people who sail them as well. This book is a perfect addition to any coffee table. All your guests will want to flip through every beautiful page.
With over 300 thrilling photographs at your fingertips, this gorgeous picture book celebrates a yachtsman's dream. For over 20 years, professional photographer Heinrich Hecht has been fascinated by the sport, and the beauty of sailing. From regattas to world cups, images preserve and celebrate some of the more intimate moments of the delicately honed boats. He captures the thrill of an adventurous moment, and the poetry of an art from from every angle possible. Speed, craft, and joy are all celebrated and preserved. There's a whiff of the sea in every frame, and true eye of the artist prevails throughout. This is a sailor's paradise, contained within the pages of a book. Sure to bring pleasure to any sportsman's heart, young and old, landlubber, or seafarer. There is a fashion element here, as well, and one can imagine a lay out filled with images of dockers and gear. For those who've never set foot on a boat, and those who can't yet afford a yacht, this is a book to dream on. The title says it all.
Before there were high-tech cameras owners could only have paintings of their boats. And there was no chance of showing them racing. Even if you are not into boats the photographs in this book are breathtaking. This book shows the best in sailing. It makes you want to get out on the open sea and sail into the sunset. Or race to victory in a regatta. The Author of the book is of German descent and sails himself quite a bit in the Baltic. However he covers many other countries as well. The ultimate coffee table book that you and your guests will enjoy over and over.
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Sailing Fascination
Heinrich Hecht. Text by Hans-Harald Schack
America’s Cup races, regattas around the world, and Olympic sailing competitions are the classic yachting events where the most picturesque sailing takes place. This broad spectrum of yachting fascinates versatile professional photographer Heinrich Hecht. Over twenty years (1984 to 2008) of Hecht's work is presented here. Twelve chapters are organized specifically to show highlights of the sport: the sail, speed, classic beauty, dinghies and keelboats, the crew, regattas, sailors, the wind, waves, and light. These are themes illustrated by over 300 dynamic color photographs. Be transported through these brilliant images to far-flung races featuring extremely skillful, famous sailors.
Heinrich Hecht (www.heinrichhecht.de) has ranked among the world’s most renowned sailing photographers for more than twenty years. He uses a 17 x 6 panoramic camera with a boom when he is working in a helicopter. Hans-Harald Schack, journalist and author, has reported on sailing since the 1980s. He works in Berlin and sails on the Baltic Sea.
