Cruise Talk: My QE2 book is now on Amazon

Cruise Talk

Cruise News

Welcome to Cruise Talk the Internet's most popular discussion forum dedicated to cruising. Stop by Cruise Talk anytime to post a message or find out what your fellow passengers and industry insiders are saying about a particular ship, cruise line or destination.

>>> Reader Reviews
>>> CruisePage.com Photo Gallery
>>> Join Our Cruise Club.

Latest News...MSC Cruises and Chantiers de l'Atlantique celebrated milestones on Thursday for three World Class ships in Saint-Nazaire, France, with the delivery of MSC World America, the coin ceremony for MSC World Asia and steel cutting for the newly named MSC World Atlantic. Attendees included Captain Gianluigi Aponte, Founder and Group Chairman of MSC; Pierfrancesco Vago, Executive Chairman...

Latest News...Marking an exciting new chapter for Carnival Cruise Line as Australia's leading cruise operator, Carnival Adventure and Carnival Encounter are preparing to embark on their maiden voyages, delivering more signature Carnival fun to guests departing from Sydney and Brisbane. With the addition of these two ships, Carnival Cruise Line now has the largest fleet of ships...

Latest News...Holland America Line, a leader in Alaska cruising, is kicking off its season Saturday, April 26. Six Holland America Line ships will head to the splendors of Alaska in 2025, sailing roundtrip from Seattle, Washington, roundtrip from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and between Vancouver and Whittier (Anchorage), Alaska. Holland America Line continues to grow its love for Alaska this season...

More Cruise News...

my profile | register | search | faq | forum home

»	Cruise Talk » Ocean Liners and Classic Cruise Ships » My QE2 book is now on Amazon

UBBFriend: Email this page to someone!

Author

Topic: My QE2 book is now on Amazon

Guest
First Class Passenger
Member # 1157

posted 06-02-2008 10:18 AM

Hello everyone! Just a quick note to let you know that my QE2 book QE2 a Photographic Journey has been posted on Amazon Books

The book, which is full colour, takes you on a journey through QE2 via the images of the public rooms and ship's exterior. The photographs were primarily taken by us however we had some assistance from fellow Cruise Talker's Pam, Jochen and Thad.

The book's foreword is written by Bill Miller and there are various inclusions from Captain McNaught and Commodore Warwick. As part of this project we were lucky enough to visit the engine room during our March 2008 cruise which was an amazing experience and photographs taken from this and many other tours are included in the book.

It's not due out until October so the Amazon site doesn't have a lot of detail on it as yet, but I wanted to share this with everyone - as you can imagine, we're pretty excited!!

[ 07-17-2008: Message edited by: Chris ]

Posts: 1888 | From: Earth | Registered: Mar 2000 | IP: Logged

linerguy
First Class Passenger
Member # 4289

posted 06-03-2008 10:48 AM

Congrats Chris! That's very exciting indeed; can't wait to see it.

I am about half finished with an ebook on BREMEN/EUROPA; it's a side by side comparison of the two.

-Russ

Posts: 1486 | From: Bright, Indiana | Registered: Dec 2003 | IP: Logged

Lubber
First Class Passenger
Member # 13710

posted 06-03-2008 01:35 PM

Congrats on getting your book published and distributed-- no small feat. Looking forward to those engine room pics for sure; it's cool that you got a chance to see it.

Posts: 241 | From: Land | Registered: Feb 2008 | IP: Logged

Onno
First Class Passenger
Member # 3071

posted 06-03-2008 03:49 PM

Well don Chris, sounds like fabulous book.

Posts: 3583 | From: the Netherlands (Berenbotje ging uit varen...) | Registered: May 2002 | IP: Logged

Cunardcoll
First Class Passenger
Member # 1226

posted 06-03-2008 03:53 PM

Congrats Chris , I really look forward to seeing it

Jochen

Posts: 947 | From: Belgium | Registered: Apr 2000 | IP: Logged

dougnewman
First Class Passenger
Member # 11349

posted 06-03-2008 07:12 PM

Congratulations Chris!

I imagine it will be a very happy occasion in October when it is published - November will not be such a great month though.

Posts: 2072 | From: Long Island, NY, USA | Registered: Sep 2007 | IP: Logged

Thad
First Class Passenger
Member # 1224

posted 06-03-2008 09:28 PM

Chris,
Looking forward to purchasing the book. Congrats.

Thad

Posts: 1967 | From: Boston, MA | Registered: Apr 2000 | IP: Logged

Guest
First Class Passenger
Member # 1157

posted 06-07-2008 12:10 PM

Thank you all for the kind comments! It has been a long journey from when we started in December '06 but it has really paid off.

Doug - you're right - I'm looking forward to October but dreading November.

Thanks agian

Posts: 1888 | From: Earth | Registered: Mar 2000 | IP: Logged

dougnewman
First Class Passenger
Member # 11349

posted 06-07-2008 01:32 PM

For me October will be pretty emotional too as I have QE2's last visit to New York to look forward to. The last time I will ever see her in service.

I am not normally a very sentimental person but QE2 is very special to me.

Posts: 2072 | From: Long Island, NY, USA | Registered: Sep 2007 | IP: Logged

PamM
First Class Passenger
Member # 2127

posted 06-07-2008 03:01 PM

Good news Chris & I look forward to seeing it on the shelves after all your hard work [Labour of Love

Pam

Posts: 12176 | From: Cambridge, UK | Registered: Jun 2001 | IP: Logged

Guest
First Class Passenger
Member # 1157

posted 07-11-2008 06:37 AM

Latest update is that the book is now being released on August 11th and Amazon has been updated with a picture of the front cover!!

Posts: 1888 | From: Earth | Registered: Mar 2000 | IP: Logged

Malcolm @ cruisepage
Cruise Director
Member # 301

posted 07-11-2008 09:58 AM

Very well done! I think we all need free 'evaluation' copies.

Posts: 19210 | From: Essex (Just Outside London) | Registered: A Long Time Ago! | IP: Logged

Johan
First Class Passenger
Member # 4458

posted 07-11-2008 10:21 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Malcolm @ cruisepage:
Very well done! I think we all need free 'evaluation' copies.

And I just ordered a copy !!

Posts: 1895 | From: Antwerpen, Belgium | Registered: Feb 2004 | IP: Logged

SCOTT H
First Class Passenger
Member # 6831

posted 07-11-2008 10:35 AM

Way to go Chris!! Congrats!!

Posts: 134 | From: Victoria B C Canada, but born in Glasgow, Scotland | Registered: Jul 2006 | IP: Logged

Guest
First Class Passenger
Member # 1157

posted 07-17-2008 10:07 AM

Thanks again for the kind words of support and thanks to those who have ordered it - a great compliment!

Regards,

Chris.

Posts: 1888 | From: Earth | Registered: Mar 2000 | IP: Logged

PamM
First Class Passenger
Member # 2127

posted 08-27-2008 06:51 AM

Well a copy dropped though my door this morning

Excellent Chris, you & Rachelle must be very very proud of it indeed. Some lovely photos in there.

Bon Voyage on QE2 today & 'Happy Booksignings'

Pam

Posts: 12176 | From: Cambridge, UK | Registered: Jun 2001 | IP: Logged

matdark
First Class Passenger
Member # 5526

posted 08-28-2008 05:23 AM

Bought it on board last week: excellent book!

Posts: 31 | From: nantes (france...pretty close to St-Nazaire) | Registered: Mar 2005 | IP: Logged

NAL
First Class Passenger
Member # 1102

posted 08-28-2008 04:42 PM

My copy has been ordered. Looking forward to it.

Posts: 2243 | From: Watsontown, PA | Registered: Feb 2000 | IP: Logged

Guest
First Class Passenger
Member # 1157

posted 09-01-2008 09:40 AM

Hello from aboard QE2.

Thank you again for the kind comments - Pam - love your photos in the book, they turned out great! We've had a wonderful response aboard QE2 since we came here on Wednesday and it's great to be back aboard for one last time.

Strange to note - during her recent Southampton refit, small changes including re-carpeted Boat Deck corridors and new seating in the mid-ship's lobby (re-covered). Our C2 cabin is lovely.

All the best for now - and thanks again for all the support.

Chris.

Posts: 1888 | From: Earth | Registered: Mar 2000 | IP: Logged

jetwet1
First Class Passenger
Member # 6361

posted 09-02-2008 04:56 PM

I will have to order a copy, my father worked on her for a number of years, I was a youngster back in those days, all I remember clearly is how big everything was and for some reason, red carpeting !

Posts: 608 | From: Las VEgas | Registered: Mar 2006 | IP: Logged

Guest
First Class Passenger
Member # 1157

posted 09-04-2008 06:17 PM

quote:
Originally posted by jetwet1:
all I remember clearly is how big everything was and for some reason, red carpeting !

Happy to tell you that the red carpeting is still a feature aboard

Posts: 1888 | From: Earth | Registered: Mar 2000 | IP: Logged

All times are ET (US)

Ultimate Bulletin Board^TM 6.1.0.3

VACATION & CRUISE SPECIALS

Check out these great deals from CruisePage.com

Royal Caribbean - Bahamas Getaway from $129 per person

Description: Experience the beautiful ports of Nassau and Royal Caribbean's private island - CocoCay on a 3-night Weekend Getaway to the Bahamas. Absorb everything island life has to offer as you snorkel with the stingrays, parasail above the serene blue waters and walk the endless white sand beaches. From Miami.

Carnival - 4-Day Bahamas from $229 per person

Description: Enjoy a wonderful 3 Day cruise to the fun-loving playground of Nassau, Bahamas. Discover Nassau, the capital city as well as the cultural, commercial and financial heart of the Bahamas. Meet the Atlantic Southern Stingrays, the guardians of Blackbeard's treasure.

NCL - Bermuda - 7 Day from $499 per person

Description: What a charming little chain of islands. Walk on pink sand beaches. Swim and snorkel in turquoise seas. Take in the historical sights. They're stoically British and very quaint. Or explore the coral reefs. You can get to them by boat or propelled by fins. You pick. Freestyle Cruising doesn't tell you where to go or what to do. Sure, you can plan ahead, or decide once onboard. After all, it's your vacation. There are no deadlines or must do's.

Holland America - Eastern Caribbean from From $599 per person

Description: White sand, black sand, talcum soft or shell strewn, the beaches of the Eastern Caribbean invite you to swim, snorkel or simply relax. For shoppers, there's duty-free St. Thomas, the Straw Market in Nassau, French perfume and Dutch chocolates on St. Maarten. For history buffs, the fascinating fusion of Caribbean, Latin and European cultures. For everyone, a day spent on HAL's award winning private island Half Moon Cay.

Celebrity - 7-Night Western Mediterranean from $549 per person

Description: For centuries people have traveled to Europe to see magnificent ruins, art treasures and natural wonders. And the best way to do so is by cruise ship. Think of it - you pack and unpack only once. No wasted time searching for hotels and negotiating train stations. Instead, you arrive at romantic ports of call relaxed, refreshed and ready to take on the world.

Holland America - Alaska from From $499 per person

Description: Sail between Vancouver and Seward, departing Sundays on the ms Statendam or ms Volendam and enjoy towering mountains, actively calving glaciers and pristine wildlife habitat. Glacier Bay and College Fjord offer two completely different glacier-viewing experiences.

More Vacation & Cruise Specials...