Raise the titanic first edition

One of the most common questions posed our membership relates to the identification of cussler first editions. So much has been said about this man, but he should be remembered first as a kind and gentle man who took time for anyone who approached him, and second as the creator of the modern adventure novel. Dirk pitt adventure first edition by cussler, clive isbn. The big issue surrounding this debate is the moral implications. It was the first of cusslers novels with a prologue set long before the main story, describing an incident with consequences resolved in the present day. Raising titanic attempts encyclopedia titanica message board. We read about it in a novel and watched the drama unfold on the big screen, but before now the raising of the titanic was merely fiction. Raise the titanic is a spellbinding blockbuster of action and suspense.

This book, written in the mid1970s, still has a fresh feel to it today. Would you consider the audio edition of raise the titanic to be better than the print version. Fresh carpets were carried on board the carnival dream cruise ship after a nightmarish scene during a caribbean cruise. What i didnt like was the movies compulsion to lay on all sorts of human interest, as if raising the titanic werent enough. First edition work of renowned american bestselling adventure novelist, marine archaeologist. Exciting news for those who not only love nic raines rerecording of john barrys score to raise the titanic, but also those music lovers of vinyl as the score is being released on the 30th september 2016 for the first time on vinyl and released by silva screen records number sillp319 asin. Raise the titanic clive cussler april 1, 1990 edition. Raise the titanic book first edition books rms titanic. John barry both in 1980 and decades later, raise the titanic was destined to sink.

Raise the titanic an early thriller by the popular suspense writer. Clive cussler, raise the titanic, signed, 1st edition,1st. Titanic is a grave site and a paticularly large one at that. And later gets stuck in one of the titanics skylights while helping the turtle pull one of the hydrazine tanks that gets stuck off the broken section of the second smokestack. Raise the titanic 1980 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. First edition of cusslers bestselling thriller, the third in his dirk pitt adventure series, boldly inscribed on the title page, to grossblatt, drawing of the titanic sinking get it up. First edition of cusslers bestselling thriller, the third in his dirk pitt adventure series, boldly inscribed by the author on the title page with his sketch of the titanic sinking and his. Dec 16, 2004 but governments and big organisations have wasted far more than i think it would cost to raise the giant ship on far less important issues. The book was adapted into a 1980 feature film, raise the titanic, directed by jerry jameson.

It tells the story of efforts to bring the remains of the illfated ocean liner rms titanic to the surface of the atlantic ocean in order to recover a stockpile of an exotic mineral that was being carried aboard. First edition of cusslers bestselling thriller, the third in his dirk pitt adventure series, boldly inscribed by the author on the title page with his sketch of the titanic sinking and his inscription, get it up. But one thing that did come from the film was barrys score which can easily stand alone as a shining example of his. Was one of two submersibles that first locates the wreck. First edition, first state raise the titanic with first. The first half was boring but when they raise the titanic it picks up. But governments and big organisations have wasted far more than i think it would cost to raise the giant ship on far less important issues.

Raise the titanic by clive cussler first edition 1st printing, 1976 excellent 5 out of 5 stars 9 product ratings 9 product ratings raise the titanic by clive cussler first edition 1st printing, 1976 excellent. Raise the titanic clive cussler by clive cussler, april 1, 1990, pocket edition, mass market paperback in english. Ever since clive cussler released his first edition with viking publishing in 1976, raise the titanic. John barrys raise the shop raise the titanic complete film score lp vinyl at best buy. Cussler is the author of adventure novels, and is also an underwater explorer. Raise the titanic book first edition books rms titanic 1912. First off, i know the plot is inconceivable, as we know since this was published that the titanic is not in. Today, however, raise the titanic is a very dated film after all, the book and subsequent movie were created in a time where the titanic still hadnt been found and was assumed to be in one piece, which we know to be false. And the titanic simply couldnt be raised in the manner depicted in the novel. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Water flooded a corridor after it spewed out of the walls of the ship thursday.

First edition, first state raise the titanic with first edition titanic books. Signed and dated by clive cussler on the first free end page. Raise the titanic signed by clive cussler first ed. The first edition of clive cusslers fourth successful dirk pitt novel, about a mission trying to raise the remains of the titanic to the surface. This edition was released around the time of james camerons movie titanic with kate winslett and leonardo di caprio. May 07, 2018 fresh carpets were carried on board the carnival dream cruise ship after a nightmarish scene during a caribbean cruise. This first edition, signed by clive cussler is available at bauman rare books. Raise the titanic, clive cussler, first edition 1st printing, 1976. Its not a great film, but it is a very good one worth rediscovery, much like the titanic itself. The book tells the story of locating and raising the titanic, under the backdrop of cold war intrigue and a scientific breakthrough.

Such an amazing feat would in and of itself be worthy of a novel. Ok, so raise the titanic isnt the greatest film ever made, but its not the worst. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Clive cussler 19312020 is the grand master of the american action adventure novel. The movie raise of titanic was already mentioned in a previous article about 10 movies you should avoid where it came out on place. Cusslers first name spelled correctly clive, however on the spine of the book mr. It was the first of cusslers novels with a prologue set long before the. A fine first editionfirst printing with minor tanning to the pages in near fine dustjacket with tearing and wear along the edges. Reallife drama unfolds as titanic raised after 84 years. Raise the titanic is a strong film ideally suited to bluray, digital surround, and big screen tvs. Also it has to be the most sexist book i ever read. Octavo, original half green cloth, original dust jacket.

In 1980, the book was adapted for a feature film of the same name, minus the exclamation mark. Aug 23, 2011 now you will be there when we raise the titanic. It was the first of cusslers novels with a prologue set long before the mai. The jacket, now protected, is damaged at the head, including the head of the spine, where the pictorial cover has peeled off leaving the white underlay, the top outer edge is chipped and there is a remnant price sticker. Raise the titanic is a 1980 adventure film produced by lew grades itc entertainment and directed by jerry jameson. After finishing that novel and vixen 03 and night probe i went back and read his first two books. And i can also recommend the film based on the book. Unlike the film, the book is fastpaced and action packed. It was the first of cusslers novels with a prologue set long before the main story, describing an incident with. The only aspect of the story i was mildly disappointed with was the rather incidental aspect of raising the ship it all seemed somewhat secondary. There is a previous owners signature on the rear flyleaf. Titanic is a grave site and a paticularly large one at. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

Buy raise the titanic 1st edition by from amazons fiction books store. Norwood press is the sole publisher of clive cussler limited edition titles. The film, which was written by eric hughes adaptation and adam kennedy screenplay, was based on the book of the same name by clive cussler. We enjoyed a special relationship with clive cussler for over 25 years. Raise the titanic book decade history year bicentenial 1976 first edition books rms titanic 1912 titanic decor coffee table books titanic books raise the titanic first edition by author clive cussler 1976. Sticky tape has been removed from the head of the front flap, taking. He began writing in 1965 and published his first novel featuring dirk pitt, the mediterranean caper, in 1973. Raise the titanic book decade history year bicentenial 1976 first edition books rms titanic 1912 titanic decor coffee table books titanic. A fine first edition first printing with minor tanning to the pages in near fine dustjacket with tearing and wear along the edges. Signed by author clive cussler directly on the title page with a drawing of the sinking titanic and added get it up. First issue with this black and white dust jacket cover art. John barrys raise the titanic is the first in a series of silva screen vinyl releases for the serious soundtrack collector. In addition to the information provided below, we highly recommend wayne valleros book titled the collectors guide to clive cussler that provides a complete overview of cussler collecting. The jacket, now protected, is damaged at the head, including the head of the spine, where the pictorial cover has peeled off leaving the white underlay, the top outer edge is chipped and there is a remnant price sticker stain, again all on the front cover.

Raise the titanic book first edition books rms titanic 1912 etsy. Cussler was having dirk pitt raise the titanic and save the world when tom clancy was still selling insurance. Clive cussler july 15, 1931 february 24, 2020 a note from john. If youre not prepared to go halfway with a movie named raise the titanic you are possibly in the wrong movie to begin with. Raise the titanic, clive cussler 9780751502985 boeken. I wish the film makers had stuck closer to the book, which is part titanic, part james bond. Passengers on flooded carnival ship say it reminds them of. This is the fourth dirk pitt novel to be written, but the first one that put. Raise the titanic by cussler clive, first edition abebooks.

A sunday times bestseller cussler is hard to beat daily mail the fantastic fourth dirk pitt classic from. With no other option available, the us president signs off on a major undertaking. First off, i know the plot is inconceivable, as we know since this was published that the titanic is not in one piece. Editions for raise the titanic 0425194523 mass market paperback published in 2004, kindle edition, 067172519x paperback published in 1988, kindl. Unfollow raise the titanic to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.