Patrick obrian was also a french to english translator and thus he translated several works in his career. Uniquely among authors of naval fiction, patrick obrian allows his characters to develop with experience. The aubreymaturin series became a major hit later on in his life while he was in his seventies after it caught the eyes of an american publisher. Patrick obrian tshirts on redbubble are expertly printed on ethically sourced, sweatshopfree apparel and available in a huge range of styles, colors and sizes. He lived for many years in south west france and he died in dublin in january 20. Commodore first edition signed patrick obrian bauman. Slim fit, order a size up if youd like it less fitting. A world where serious music is taken seriously, and, where people dont take their music vicariouslythey make it themselves. And so, in the space of four pages, we meet our two heroesyin and yang, or chalk and cheeseand we find ourselves in patrick obrians world.
As a young man he accompanied captain cook on his voyage of discovery to australia, in later years he was instrumental in establishing kew gardens as the. Master and commander is a historical naval novel by patrick obrian. Jan 08, 2000 the case of the novelist patrick obrian, who has died in dublin aged 85, is extraordinary in every way. Patrick obrians acclaimed aubreymaturin series of historical novels has been described as a masterpiece david mamet, new york times, addictively readable patrick t. Patrick obrian 19142000 was an english novelist best known for his acclaimed aubreymaturin series of historical novels. Nov, 2003 and so, in the space of four pages, we meet our two heroesyin and yang, or chalk and cheeseand we find ourselves in patrick obrians world. Geoff hunt is probably best known through his paintings for the covers of patrick obrians superb series of aubreymaturin novels. This category is for images of book covers for works by english novelist patrick o brian. Harpercollins covers by geoff hunt the gunroom of hmssurprise. Im so happy i worked through it as the study of the history as it added tremendous impact to the book. Stephen maturin smuggles captain lucky jack aubrey.
It is a rollicking adventure of divers entertainments withoutand in this way it is unique among the novels up to this pointever featuring a significant sea battle. Patrick obrian is the author of the acclaimed aubreymaturin tales and the biographer of joseph banks and picasso. Obrian is best known for his jack aubreystephen maturin series that spanned 21 novels and was adapted into the motion picture master and commander. Lot 3 antiques and selected items, 5th december 2019 patrick obrian. Patrick obrian books list of books by author patrick o. The dust jackets feature a photo of the author on the front, and the spines combine to produce an attractive painting of jack aubreys four principal ships. Set in the royal navy during the napoleonic wars, obrians 20book series centers on the enduring friendship between naval officer jack aubrey and physician and spy stephen maturin. The aubreymaturin series in 20 volumes, complete, all original cloth, slipcases, folio society, 20, as new. Besides the aubreymaturin books, he also wrote a few standalone novels and short story collections. A book coverposter for patrick obrians 2nd aubreymaturin novel, post captain, in which doctor dr.
Several are sold out long ago, and art marine would be interested in buying examples of these prints in perfect condition. His father was a venereologist and his grandfather a german furrier. In this section we present the complete catalogue of prints so far published depicting the images inspired by patrick obrians books. I will say it is very hard going at first, due to the naval terminology. The twentybook series can nevertheless be regarded as complete the two official admiralty orders that jack aubrey receives shortly after the beginning of master and commander and on the. Patrick obrian obviously had a great love of, and sensitivity to, music. Media in category patrick obrian book cover images. Published in 1972, this book recounts the misfortunes of the duo following the treaty of amiens after which peace prevails. We dont know what jack has been doing since his courtmartial. Discover recipes, home ideas, style inspiration and other ideas to try. Hes read it cover to cover and browses through it all the time. The aubreymaturin series by patrick obrian 19142000. This print is cover art from patrick obrians aubreymaturin series book. Nov 26, 2004 the cloth covers are a beautiful nautical blue, and the sewnin red ribbon bookmarks are a nice touch.
And even a photograph and biographical sketch of geoff hunt, who painted the covers of obrians books. Obrian was born richard patrick russ in chalfont st. Patrick obrian, cbe 12 december 1914 2 january 2000, born richard patrick russ, was an english novelist and translator, best known for his aubreymaturin series of sea novels set in the royal navy during the napoleonic wars, and centred on the friendship of the english naval captain jack aubrey and the irishcatalan physician stephen maturin. After his many dashing expeditions, jack aubrey is posted in. The case of the novelist patrick obrian, who has died in dublin aged 85, is extraordinary in every way. We dont know what jack has been doing since his courtmartial, but stephen has apparently started his spying career. As a writer, patrick obrian, historical novelist extraordinaire, is well loved, and highly regarded, especially when one considers how. The cloth covers are a beautiful nautical blue, and the sewnin red ribbon bookmarks are a nice touch. Post captain is the 2nd in the series im now finishing number 4. They are acknowledged by critics and readers alike as classic works of fiction and are attracting an increasingly wide audience.
This biography covers the latter part of obrians life, from the moment of his arrival at collioure in the south of france in 1949, where he wrote all his major works, to his death in 2000. The 5 best aubreymaturin novels by patrick obrian book. Jan, 2000 obrian was born richard patrick russ in chalfont st. The first book i read with a dictionary, a glossary of nautical terms and a sailing manual. In the 2003 film named master and commander, the starring actors are englishman russell crowe and new zealand filmmaker paul bettany who portray captain jack aubrey and surgeon stephen maturin, respectively. The book itself is every bit as good as his others. Dean king is an awardwinning author, well established authority on nautical literature and history and on patrick obrian. Persons, animals, ships and cannon in the anthony gary.
Endpapers extra leavesplain, colored or decoratedwith which a bookbinder covers the insides of the books boards, therefore not part of the actual text block. Books by patrick obrian author of master and commander. Though each book is essentially selfcontained, the aubreymaturin series is better thought of as a single multivolume novel, that, far beyond any episodic chronicle, ebbs and flows with the. The excitement of the aubreymaturin series soars to new heights in this volume, as jack, again the daring frigate commander of old, stakes all on a desperate solo night raid against the might of the spanish viceroy in peru. Sep 15, 20 the twentyone novels in patrick obrians aubreymaturin series are the greatest sustained work of englishlanguage fiction written in the 20th century for the high craft of their characters, story lines, language, and themes, for the breadth of their erudition, and for the sheer stamina of obrians invention. The life story of a pandaleopard which he wrote at the age of 12 and published at the age of 15.
See all books authored by patrick obrian, including master and commander, and post captain, and more. The far side of the world is the tenth of twenty novels in patrick obrians aubreymaturin series set about the early nineteenthcentury royal navy. The twenty book series can nevertheless be regarded as complete the two official admiralty orders that jack aubrey receives shortly after the beginning of master and commander and on the. All the published limited edition prints of the cover art of the brilliant aubrey maturin. The 20 book series has front covers all painted by geoff hunt, a famous marine artist. The book begins a few days after the signing of the treaty, with jack and stephen enroute to england from gibraltar.
The 21st novel on which patrick obrian was working at the time of his death has appeared as a fragment the final, unfinished voyage of jack aubrey. It is a rollicking adventure of divers entertainments withoutand in this way it is unique among the novels up to this pointever featuring a. As well as being todays finest painter of the fighting sail of the 18th and 19th centuries he is a worldrenowned expert on the ship construction and naval history of the period, thanks to the minutelydetailed. Readalikes for patrick obrian if you like patrick obrian. The first book in patrick obrian s series was adapted into a film. Patrick obrian books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes. Patrick obrian was one of our greatest contemporary novelists. The one in the picture above is for the book the yellow admiral. I got the audio book version and the reader, patrick tull, is one of the best ever. The aubreymaturin series is a sequence of nautical historical novels20 completed and one unfinishedby patrick obrian, set during the napoleonic wars and centering on the friendship between captain jack aubrey of the royal navy and his ships surgeon stephen maturin, a physician, natural philosopher, and intelligence agent. Sir joseph banks, botanist, explorer, president of the royal society and one of australias founding fathers, was among the most influential figures of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Patrick obrian is also a translator of note and the author of several biographies and other works of nonfiction. Patrick obrian signed books for sale in stock ebay. The part of the leaf pasted to the inside of the front board is the front pastedown, while the other part of the leaf that forms the first page of the book is the front.
First published in 1969 us 1970 in uk, it is first in the aubreymaturin series of stories of. He is the author of the acclaimed aubreymaturin tales and the biographer of joseph banks and picasso. Geoff hunt is perhaps best known for his depictions of naval scenes adorning the covers of patrick obrian s bestselling aubreymaturin novels, the sur geoff hunt the surgeons mate limited edition print. Geoff hunt print the ionian mission cover art for patrick obrians aubrey maturin series book. These are the best books in patrick obrians bibliography. Patrick obrian is the wellknown author of the aubreymaturin novels, set during the napoleonic wars. Aug 30, 2016 the atmospheric covers of the patrick obrian aubreymaturin novels, many by geoff hunt. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Patrick obrian changed his name after after the world wars. Each volume is bound in quarter leather with decorated boards and patterned endpapers.
Theres treachery afoot in this, the ninth of patrick obrians aubreymaturin novels. Patrick published two novels under his original name, richard patrick russ namely. The covers were designed by small wonder design featuring indian minatures from the richard johnson collection held by the british library. Patrick obrian, cbe 12 december 1914 2 january 2000, born richard patrick russ, was an english novelist and translator, best known for his aubreymaturin series of sea novels set in the royal navy during the napoleonic wars, and centred on the friendship of the english naval captain jack aubrey and the irishcatalan physician stephen.
Make offer the yellow admiral by patrick obrian hardcover wdust jacket 1996 1st edition patrick obrian. Patrick obrian 1st edition hardcover books for sale ebay. A lexicon and companion to patrick obrians seafaring tales. This is the second novel in the aubrey and maturin book series. The jack aubrey of treasons harbour has a record of successes equal to that of the most brilliant of nelsons band of brothers, and he is no. See more ideas about patrick obrian, maturin, o brian. The part of the leaf pasted to the inside of the front board is the front pastedown, while the other part.
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