Battleships Yamato and Musashi

The book "Anatomy of the Japanese Battleship Yamato" is a detailed visual representation of the legendary Japanese warship, equipped with the largest guns and heaviest armor. It includes a description of the design and construction, wartime modifications, and a career history. It also features a comprehensive pictorial section with rare onboard views of Yamato and her sister ship Musashi, as well as 1,000 perspective line artworks, 350 color 3D views, and 30 photographs. The wreck of Musashi has been recently discovered, renewing interest in these iconic warships. Janusz Skulski's anatomies of three renowned ships of the 20th-century Japanese navy are among the most comprehensive in the Anatomy series, with hundreds of meticulously researched drawings of the ships. This new edition contains the most detailed renditions of these ships ever seen.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 336 pages
\n Publication date: 21 December 2017
\n Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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The Yamato, a legendary Japanese battleship, stands as a remarkable visual representation of its era. Equipped with the largest guns and heaviest armor, boasting the greatest displacement of any ship ever built, it posed a formidable challenge to the US Pacific Fleet during World War II. This comprehensive book delves into the design and construction of the battleship, including wartime modifications, and chronicles its career, complemented by a substantial pictorial section featuring rare onboard views of Yamato and her sister ship, Musashi. Moreover, it presents a comprehensive portfolio of over 1,020 perspective line artworks, 350 color 3D views, and 30 photographs.

Recently, the wreck of Musashi has been discovered in Japan, reigniting interest in these iconic warships. Janusz Skulski's anatomical studies of three renowned ships of the 20th-century Japanese navy are among the most comprehensive in the Anatomy series. With hundreds of meticulously researched drawings, Skulski has continued to delve into the ships' details, resulting in a more definitive anatomy than was possible in the past. Collaborating with 3D artist Stefan Draminksi, Skulski has brought a new level of realism to the portraits of these ships, with superb realistic renditions that enhance the visual experience.

This new edition of "Super Anatomy" represents a true testament to the most detailed renditions of these ships ever seen. It showcases the intricate design, engineering, and armament of the Yamato and Musashi, providing a deep understanding of these legendary vessels and their role in history. Whether you are a naval enthusiast, history buff, or artist, this book is a must-have for anyone seeking to explore the world of these remarkable battleships.

\n Weight: 1600g\n
Dimension: 251 x 264 x 27 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781472832245\n \n