The jacket is chipped at edges and corners, and has a tape repair at the top of the spine. Cousteau became a prominent figure with the release of an underwater film of the same name, the silent world 1956. Jul 01, 2004 cousteau s narrative is excellent, and the information is accurate. Jul 01, 2004 before becoming the man who introduced us to the wonders of the sea through his beloved television series, jacques cousteau was better known as an engineer and the inventor of scuba. Three years later, jacquesyves cousteau released a documentary film by the same name, and was awarded the palme dor at the cannes film festival and an academy award in the united states. Written in english by jacques cousteau, with the assistance of frederick dumas, the book details the development and early testing of the cousteau gagnan aqua lung.
The silent world by captain j y cousteau frederic dumas. In 1956 he adapted the book into a documentary film, codirected with french motionpicture director louis malle, that won both the palme dor at that years cannes international film festival and an academy award in 1957, one of. Cousteau and his crew roam far and wide, exploring the. The silent world 1956 suomen sukellushistoriallinen yhdistys. A story of undersea discovery and adventure, by the first men to swim at record depths with the freedom of fish is a 1953 book coauthored by captain jacquesyves cousteau and frederic dumas, and edited by james dugan. Buy the silent world first edition 8th impression by cousteau, jacques yves isbn. In the silent world, cousteau describes in colorful frenchaccented english the adventures that. Silent world national geographic adventure classics by jacques cousteau 20040701 hardcover.
A pretty good warts and all story of cousteau s early dives and how they developed aqualungs and new types of equipment that are still the foundation for diving today. The silent world by jacques yves cousteau and a great selection of related books, art and. Cousteau also directed films, most notably the documentary adaptation of the book, the silent world, which won a palme dor at the 1956 cannes. The silent world by jacques cousteau and a great selection of.
Its a small volume, this book, just 160 pages, yet its absolutely mandatory reading for anyone interested in what cousteau termed the silent world under the surface of the water that covers 71% of our planet. Jacques cousteaus deep sea diving left behind a wealth of photos, movies, and science about the world that flows around our dry land. Jacques cousteaus the silent world is published history. A team of divers shot 25 kilometers of film over two years in the mediterranean sea, the persian gulf, the red sea and the. With frederic dumas, albert falco, jacquesyves cousteau, francois saout. Silent world national geographic adventure classics 1953. The silent world by jacquesyves cousteau pdfread the silent world national geographic adventure classics by cousteau, jacquesyves, dumas, frederic reprint edition 2004 by jacquesyves cousteau a new era of undersea exploration began in 1943 when the young french naval officers j. Although a french national, cousteau wrote the book in english. The silent world by j y cousteau frederic dumas abebooks.
The silent world book by jacques yves cousteau 8 available. It was the basis of the academy awardwinning documentary the silent world 1956. A film by jacquesyves cousteau and louis malle from 1956. An excerpt from jacques cousteau s 1956 silent world where they explore an underwater shipwreck. One side of the spinefront panel seam is cleanly torn about 23 of the way to the top. The silent world is a 1956 documentary codirected by jacques cousteau and louis malle it is an account of scientific voyages taken by cousteau, the world famous oceanographer, aboard his ship, the calypso. He chronicled his early days of underwater adventure in the silent world a memoir that was. Stated first edition of captain cousteau s first book, very good in a good dust jacket. In 1953 jacquesyves cousteau wrote a book named the silent world. The impressive opening scene portrays divers wearing aqualungs cousteau gagnan regulators and three cylinders of compressed air and carrying. He first presented the ocean to the world in his book the silent world 1953. The silent world is a 1956 documentary codirected by jacques cousteau and louis malle. After the war there was a lot of wrecks that needed salvaging and harbors to. The silent world by jacquesyves cousteau goodreads.
It is an account of scientific voyages taken by cousteau, the world famous oceanographer, aboard his ship, the calypso. The silent world by captain jy cousteau with frederic dumas 1953. The international bestseller by the father of underwater exploration national geographic adventure classics cousteau, jacques isbn 10. Black widow,the silent world,east of eden,karen,the curve and the tusk patrick quentin,j. He chronicled his early days of underwater adventure in the silent worlda memoir that was an instant, international bestseller upon its publication in 1954. Even the name of his ship, the calypso, is known the world over.
Buy this book if you are interested in scuba diving, sharks, shipwrecks, or adventure. There is no singular book more worthy of my number one recommendation than jacques cousteau s timeless classic the silent world. Jan 30, 2020 jacques cousteaus the silent world is published on february 3, 1953, french oceanographer jacquesyves cousteau publishes the silent world, a memoir about his time exploring the oceans. I had a student ask me what my favorite book was and i said this book. Well i had to look at it again as i recommended it after some 50 years after the first read. A documentary about the undersea explorers and how they penetrate into the underwater world. During these trips he produced many books and films. The silent world 1956 directed by louis malle, jacques. Jacques cousteaus the silent world is published on february 3, 1953, french oceanographer jacquesyves cousteau publishes the silent world, a memoir about his time exploring the oceans.
Cousteau began filming the silent world on march 8, 1955 and. Silent world tells the story of the invention and underwater adventures of the early aqualung and becomes one of the most influential books in. Show signs of moderate wear,scuffs,bends,creases,tears and yellowingspotting from age. The silent world work by cousteau and dumas britannica. Cousteau with frederic dumas and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It may contain highlightingunderlining andor the book may show heavier signs of wear. The book is in good condition but note the damage to the dust cover. The silent world by captain j y cousteau 1953 ebay. Dancing with the much slandered octopus an invasion of the silent world under the mediterranean sea.
In the calypso, an exroyal navy minesweeper, cousteau visited the most interesting waters of the planet. The silent world by cousteau, jacques yves seller purjoy bookshop published 1953 condition good. For the reader who loves to discover shipwrecks from an armchair, or the aquarium lover who can visualize the denizens of the sea by mere words. Its title derives from cousteau s 1953 book the silent world. The book has a bump with small tear at top of front board. Sharing the silent world the visionary exploration of.
Aug 12, 2011 the silent world by jacques yves cousteau, 1955, pocket books edition. Cousteau and his crew roam far and wide, exploring the mediterranean sea, the red sea, and the indian ocean. The silent world is a memoir of the most interesting and dangerous experiences during that golden 10 year period between 1943 and 53 when scuba diving went from a new invention to an established and important occupation. In the silent world, cousteau describes in colorful frenchaccented english the adventures that paved the way to his remarkable discoveries. Before becoming the man who introduced us to the wonders of the sea through his beloved television series, jacques cousteau was better known as an engineer and the inventor of scuba. Here is a photo from rolex of the very first rolex submariner model from 1953, which.
Cousteau, philippe tailliez, and the great civilian diver frederic dumas, plunged into the. This book by french photographer jacques cousteau showcased beautiful photos o. On page 399 of james dowling and jeff hess rolex history book, the best of. Jul 23, 2020 the silent world by captain j y cousteau 1953. The silent world is the bible of modern scuba diving. It recounts his journey from naval officer to inventor of the most groundbreaking invention for underwater exploration the aqua lung prototype of the modern scuba. More information about this seller contact this seller 28. Cousteau described his underwater world research in a series of books, perhaps the most successful being his first book, the silent world. The film based on the book won an academy award in 1957 for best feature documentary film.
Frederic dumas cousteau describes the development of the aqualung during world war ii in occupied france, exploration of sunken ships as well as natural wonders, diving for ancient art treasures and experiments in. Jacques cousteau publishes his first book, the silent world, three years later it becomes a fulllength film which receives an academy award in hollywood and a palm dor in cannes. The silent world jacques yves cousteau frederic dumas hcdj 1st ed 1953. Now, national geographic presents a 50th anniversary edition of this remarkable book, allowing readers to once again travel under the sea with cousteau during the turbulent days of world. Jul 15, 2002 i learned that before cousteau ever became popular for his documentary films, he had written a bestselling book, the silent world 1953, which chronicled the early days of his underwater. With a live contemporary score performed live by david levin. He chronicled his early days of underwater adventure in the silent world a memoir that was an instant, international bestseller upon its publication in 1954.
T he silent world sold fivemillion copies in twentytwo languages, when first published in 1953. The documentary of the same name, showing events detailed in the book, was released in 1956 and won an academy award, launching cousteau on his famed career. The silent world is noted as one of the first films to use underwater cinematography to show the ocean depths in color. In 1956 he adapted the book into a documentary film, codirected. The silent world was one of the first films to use underwater cinematography to show the ocean depths in color. A new era of undersea exploration began in 1943 when the young fr. In 1953, he published the silent world, written with frederic dumas, and began work on a film version of the book with director louis malle. Francks 2010 book, cousteau, 20,000 dreams under the. With his new inventions, cousteau could share his discoveries and love of the sea with the public. The silent world, the golden fish, and world without sun, as well as many other top awards including the palme dor in 1956 at the cannes film festival.
The silent world by jacques yves cousteau 19770503. Le monde du silence is a 1956 french documentary film codirected by jacques cousteau and louis malle. The silent world was jacques cousteau s first book and his introduction to the english speaking world although a french national he wrote the book in english. As a kid, i watched the undersea world of jacques cousteau every week, so this book was a little bit of a retro experience for me. Jul 22, 2019 the silent world by jacques yves cousteau, unknown edition. Cousteau with frederic dumas,john steinbeck,marie killilea,stuart clete published by readers digest, montreal,canada 1953. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A story of undersea discovery and adventure, published in 1953. Second quarter 2016 volume 24 number 87 aquatic commons. This is the book which loosely inspired the movie the silent world by jy cousteau and louis malle, which won an oscar.
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