The Complete Encyclopedia of Warships 1798 - 2006; Steam, Turbine, Diesel, Nuclear

Lisse, Netherlands: Rebo Publishers, 2007. Presumed First Edition, First printing. Hardcover. Very good/Very good. John Batchelor. 320 pages. Illustrations (some with color). Index. After taking his degree Chris Chant moved to London as an assistant editor on the Purnell partworks History of the Second World War (1968-69) and History of the First World War (1969-72), and on the completion of the latter he moved to Orbis Publishing as editor of the partwork World War II (1972-74). As this partwork approached its conclusion, he decided on a half-shift of career direction to become a freelance writer and editor. He has more than 90 books as sole author, many of them into multiple editions and co-editions, including more than 50 on aviation subjects. More than 15 co-authored books, including 10 on aviation subjects. John Henry Batchelor MBE (born 1936) is an English artist and technical illustrator, particularly known for his clear and detailed cutaway illustrations of vehicles and military equipment and stamp illustrations. His work can be seen in many hundreds of late-20th-century works on armor, fighting vehicles, ships, firearms, etc. This book comprises some 125 warship types, from the start of powered warship design to the modern giants of global power projection. The warships described here are illustrated by the celebrated technical artist John Batchelor, and their stories are outlined by the well known military and technical historian Christopher Chant. A number of stamps and rare photographs are also included to complete the illustration of these magnificent vessels and their place in history.