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Antarctica : An Artist's Logbook by Barker, David., Illustrated by David Barker
First Edition
Auckland, NZ.: Random Century., 1991. Numerous illustrations in pastels and b/w. Ex-library but very tidy; contents unmarked, VG. Dustjacket in plastic taped to endpapers. Oblong Qto. 128pp. A NICE COPY. [In 1988 Barker joined the Pelagic Antarctic Expedition as the official expedition artist. They sailed through the Strait of Magellen, across the infamous Drake Passage and down to the Antarctic Peninsula. This book contains Barker's log, which he kept during the incredible voyage, detailing his varied experiences, from the trip through Chile, to encounters with whales, seals and penguins, the exploits of his crewmates, and the mesmerizing colours of the ice.]. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Good.
- Bookseller: Lost for Words: Books & Ephemera
(NZ)
- Bookseller Inventory #: 7622
- Format/binding: Hardcover
- Book condition: Very Good
- Jacket condition: Good
- Edition: First Edition
- Binding: Hardcover
- ISBN 10: 1869411102
- ISBN 13: 9781869411107
- Publisher: Random Century.
- Place: Auckland, NZ.
- Date published: 1991
- Pages: 128
- Keywords: ANTARCTICA; ART; Strait of Magellan; Drake Passage; NEW ZEALAND ARTIST; PASTELS; WHALES; PENGUINS; SEALS; CHILE; PELAGIC ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION; DAVID BARKER; 1 86941 110 2;
- Subjects:
HISTORY / Polar Regions;
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