{"product_id":"endurance-photographs","title":"Endurance Photographs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExperience Sir Ernest Shackleton’s fascinating and harrowing journey as never before. This deluxe art book presents the first high-quality prints of all surviving photographs from the 1914 polar expedition, one of the most epic survival stories of all time.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrew photographer Frank Hurley not only captured the entire adventure and subsequent survival but also carried his equipment throughout the astonishing two-year ordeal. Digitally mastered from the original glass-plate and celluloid negatives, Hurley’s photographs have never been collected together at full definition—until now. Incredible moments from the expedition include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe launch from South Georgia in 1914.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe ship being slowly crushed by the ice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe crew’s dramatic journey by foot and by lifeboat across 1,000 miles of treacherous waters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCamping on ice floes that could break up or capsize at any moment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd finally, the successful rescue of all twenty-eight men.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFifty of the best captures are shown in jaw-dropping full-page reproductions alongside images of the negatives themselves. Now seen for the first time in perfect detail, these photographs transport us to the Antarctic ice where Shackleton and his crew struggled and survived.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe collection also features essays from experts on the \u003ci\u003eEndurance\u003c\/i\u003e, polar exploration, and the Antarctic climate—including Alexandra Shackleton, Eugene Rae, Mensun Bound, and Dame Jane Elizabeth Francis—exploring the significance of the voyage, Hurley’s artistry as a photographer, and the remarkable 2022 discovery of the wreck of \u003ci\u003eEndurance\u003c\/i\u003e herself. This is a gorgeous and richly informative visual record of one of the greatest adventures in history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUNFORGETTABLE SURVIVAL STORY: Whether you know the story of the \u003ci\u003eEndurance\u003c\/i\u003e by heart or are experiencing it for the first time, this book is a stunning portrait of human resilience and the formidable power of nature. Turn these pages to experience the epic journey firsthand, from the expedition’s launch to the ship’s destruction to the crew’s two years of survival without losing a single member.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNEVER-BEFORE-SEEN REPRODUCTIONS: Frank Hurley, the expedition's official photographer, continued to take pictures throughout the ordeal and carried glass negatives the whole way. This book collects all 280 photographs and presents them in new, high-quality prints—50 of them in full-page format—for the first time, alongside selected images of the original negatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOUTSTANDING GIFT: For anyone fascinated by polar exploration or real-life survival stories, this is a distinctive gift. In addition to the high-quality printing of the photographs, the book features a textured cover and a striking dust jacket printed with silver ink. This is a commanding volume that will make the perfect coffee table centerpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFans of adventure stories and true survival tales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders of Antarctic and exploration history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistory buffs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotographers and photography lovers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSailing enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFans of Alfred Lansing's \u003ci\u003eEndurance\u003c\/i\u003e or Mensun Bound's \u003ci\u003eThe Ship Beneath the Ice\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chronicle Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44168685289565,"sku":"9781797245287","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.chroniclebooks.com\/products\/endurance-photographs","provider":"Chronicle Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}