Chronicles James Cameron's expeditions to the wreck of the Titanic as well as the technological innovations that made them possible, featuring Cameron's dive journal and previously unpublished dive maps and photographs.
Having undertaken more than thirty dives to the wreck of Titanic, acclaimed director James Cameron has probably gained more firsthand insight into the sinking of the ship than any person alive today. Now, more than one hundred years after the tragedy, Exploring the Deep provides a thrilling account of his remarkable expeditions and the incredible technological innovations that made them possible. Capturing all the excitement, danger, and wonder of these pioneering expeditions, Exploring the Deep also examines the legacy of Cameron's explorations and the considerable impact they have made on our understanding of the disaster.
Also featuring Cameron's exclusive dive journal and previously unpublished visual elements, including dive maps and personal photographs, this book is an emotional and evocative examination of the wreck from one of the most exciting figures in both filmmaking and exploration.
Bolstered by contributors from three of the world's foremost Titanic experts, Don Lynch, Ken Marschall, and Parks Stephenson, Exploring the Deep is the definitive book on Cameron's expeditions and the last word on a historical event that continues to shock and beguile.
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| Introduction: Four Forensic Frontiersmen |
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| Note to the Reader Creating the ROV Mosaics |
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Chapter 1 Early Explorations |
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Chapter 2 Remaking History: The 1995 Expedition |
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Chapter 3 Designing the Bots |
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Chapter 4 Back to the Wreck: The 2001 Expedition |
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James Cameron's Dive 5 Journal |
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Chapter 5 One Last Time: The 2005 Expedition, Part 1 |
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Chapter 6 Eternal Treasures: The 2005 Expedition, Part 2 |
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| Acknowledgments |
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James Camerons attention to realism and detail is legendary. Celebrated for such uncompromising action-adventure films as The Terminator, Aliens, True Lies, and Avatar, the writer-director actually vowed not to make Titanic unless he could successfully dive to the wreck himself and bring back motion picture footage for use in the film. Representing years of Camerons passion and dedication, Titanic is one of the filmmakers most ambitious films.
Don Lynch has researched Titanic and her passengers and crew for four decades. Official historian for the Titanic Historical Society, Inc., he authored the books Ghosts of the Abyss and the New York Times best seller Titanic: An Illustrated History. Lynch was the chief historical advisor for James Camerons blockbuster movie, Titanic, and has participated in two of Camerons expeditions, diving to the wreck twice. He lives in Los Angeles.
Ken Marschall is a renowned artist who has been painting Titanic since he was sixteen. Since then, his vast familiarity with the ship's structural details has led to involvement in numerous Titanic projects, from model kits to motion pictures and the illustration of many books. The visual historian for James Cameron's Titanic movie. Ken later accompanied the director on two Titanic expeditions and dived to the wreck six times. He lives in Southern California.
