A story of undersea discovery and adventure, published in 1953. The silent world 1956 directed by louis malle, jacques. Buy the silent world on free shipping on qualified orders the silent world. Buy this book if you are interested in scuba diving, sharks, shipwrecks, or adventure. Jul 15, 2002 the immense success of the silent world it sold more than 5 million copies in 22 languages demonstrates that cousteau was more than a cameraman who brought back pictures from the deep. Aligned to common core standards and correlated to state standards. Its title derives from cousteau s 1953 book the silent world. The silent world by cousteau jacques, first edition abebooks.
Its title derives from cousteaus 1953 book the silent. This pioneering nature documentary investigates aquatic habitats in various locations around the world. Even the name of his ship, the calypso, is known the world over. There is no singular book more worthy of my number one recommendation than jacques cousteaus timeless classic the silent world. Jacques cousteau the silent world book signed autograph. The silent world is noted as one of the first films to use underwater cinematography to show the ocean depths in color.
The silent world is a 1956 documentary codirected by jacques cousteau and louis malle. The silent world was one of the first films to use underwater cinematography to show the ocean depths in color. The silent world by j y cousteau frederic dumas abebooks. The was first experimented with by cousteau and his french diving colleagues near bandol on the riviera in 1943 during the italian occupation. Now, national geographic presents a 50th anniversary. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. He has produced numerous videotapes and has written a column, pulse of the sea. The silent world by jacquesyves cousteau goodreads. World of books sells used books online to over 190 countries worldwide. Cousteau describes his experiences very well, with some beautiful and lyrical descriptions of life in the silent world under the sea. A new book is a book previously not circulated to a. He codeveloped the aqualung, pioneered marine conservation and was a member of the academie francaise. Born in saintandredecubzac, france, in 1910, cousteau was trained. Cousteau and his crew roam far and wide, exploring the.
The silent world by cousteau, jacques yves seller the antiquarian published 1953 condition good. The silent world a story of undersea discovery and adventure, by the first men to swim and record depths with the freedom of fish by. A new era of undersea exploration began in 1943 when the young fre. Silent world author cousteau, jacquesyves formatbinding mass market paperback book condition used near fine edition first special printing binding paperback isbn 10 0345275292. Cousteau s film work is examined, including his academy awardwinning films the silent world 1956 and world without sun 1964, as is his famous series the undersea world of jacques cousteau. It doesnt shy away from the brutality present in the natural world, but it also paints a fascinating picture of underwater exploration. I had a copy of this book years ago and loaned it to someone who never returned it. The silent world has 8 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace.
Aug 09, 20 this book is a real life adventure story by a person who first made us realize what a fascinating world exists under the sea. It is an account of scientific voyages taken by cousteau, the world famous oceanographer, aboard his ship, the calypso. Cousteau also directed films, most notably the documentary adaptation of the book, the silent world, which won a palme dor at the 1956 cannes film festival. Jacquesyves cousteau and louis malle, with frederic dumas.
Beneath the frozen world cousteau in antarctica duration. The silent world by jacquesyves yves cousteau, hardcover. Y dumas, frederic and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Jacquesyves cousteau would be upset if he lived to see the gulf oil spill on his 100th birthday, tomorrow. 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 war ii. A really wonderful book and arrived in great condition. Cousteau has also written over 15 books, including a 20volume encyclopedia, the ocean world of jacques cousteau. Silent world by jacquesyves cousteau paperback first. Jacquesyves cousteau books list of books by author. Cousteau and his crew roam far and wide, exploring the mediterranean sea, the red sea, and the indian ocean. Jacques cousteau s 90minute underwater film based on his book the silent world won the palm dor at the 1956 cannes film festival and an academy award in 1957. Le monde du silence is a 1956 french documentary film codirected by the famed french oceanographer jacques cousteau and a young louis malle. He chronicled his early days of underwater adventure in the silent worlda memoir that was an instant, international bestseller pdf upon its publication in 1954. Cousteaus narrative is excellent, and the information is accurate.
Jul 01, 2004 cousteaus narrative is excellent, and the information is accurate. In the silent world, cousteau describes in colorful frenchaccented english the adventures that paved the way to his remarkable discoveries. During these trips he produced many books and films. The silent world by jacquesyves cousteau, 9780792267966, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
The silent world by cousteau, jacques yves seller purjoy bookshop published 1953 condition good. This is the book which loosely inspired the movie the silent world by jy cousteau and louis malle, which won an oscar. Here, from the the silent world, he describes using the first aqualung to swim undersea. Its an excellent book, but i was hoping for a lot more photos of ocean life, so we will be looking for another book. Cousteau was such a pioneer, and the footage in these videos documenting firsttime observations and explorations is wonderful. Although a french national, cousteau wrote the book in english. The silent world by jacques yves cousteau and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Jacques cousteaus the silent world is published history. 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. I have been scuba diving since 1963 and cousteau was my hero back then.
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 background. The silent world by cousteau, jacques yves and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. See all books authored by jacquesyves cousteau, including the silent world, and the ocean world, and more on. This pioneering french nature documentary follows renowned explorer jacquesyves cousteau as he investigates aquatic habitats in various locations around the world. Cousteau s narrative is excellent, and the information is accurate. White and orange illustrated paper cover with photographic black and white plates to the middle of the book. This is a good book which explored many of the technical aspects of diving, as well as giving a good explanation of the development of deepdiving techniques and underwater filming. Pdf jacques cousteau download full pdf book download. In this book, cousteau and his friend fredric dumas take us into the silent world under the sea. On february 3, 1953, french oceanographer jacquesyves cousteau publishes his most famous and lasting work, the silent world. Cousteau liked to call himself an oceanographic technician. 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.
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. 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. The silent world, 1956 oceanographer jacquesyves cousteau. Born in saintandredecubzac, france, in 1910, cousteau was trained at the brest naval school. 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.
Cousteau described his underwater world research in a series of books, perhaps the most successful being his first book, the silent world. Cousteau and emile gagnan designed, built, and tested the first. 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. A new book is a book previously not circulated to a buyer. There is no singular book more worthy of my number one recommendation than jacques cousteau s timeless classic the silent world. A new era of undersea exploration began in 1943 when the young french naval officers j. Jan 30, 2020 on february 3, 1953, french oceanographer jacquesyves cousteau publishes the silent world, a memoir about his time exploring the oceans. The silent world by jacques yves cousteau, 1955, pocket books edition, the silent world 1955 edition open library. Pages showing aging discolouratixzation, light browning.
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. Featuring whales, sharks and many other varieties of marine life, the film doesnt shy away from the brutality present in the natural world, but it also paints a fascinating picture of underwater exploration, as cousteau and his. Mar 31, 2018 beneath the frozen world cousteau in antarctica duration. 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. The silent world by jacquesyves cousteau librarything. He chronicled his early days of underwater adventure in the silent worlda memoir that was an instant, international bestseller upon its publication in 1954. The immense success of the silent world it sold more than 5 million copies in 22 languages demonstrates that cousteau was more than a. This, their story and the story of french mediterranean skin diving made possible by the use of individually portable oxygen tanks, is a well written, often greatly exciting affair, bound to capture anyone with oceanic interests. 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. May 24, 2011 these three videos silent world, world without sun, and voyage to the edge of the world of explorations from up to 60 years ago brought back such good memories. 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. The silent world is the bible of modern scuba diving.
Description of the book the silent world national geographic adventure classics. The silent world work by cousteau and dumas britannica. It was the basis of the academy awardwinning documentary the silent world 1956. 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. Buy the silent world book online at low prices in india. 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. The silent world by jacques yves cousteau used good. Albert falco and the divers and crew of the calypso during the calypso. He remained the only person to win a palme dor for a documentary film, until michael moore won the award in 2004 for fahrenheit 911. The silent world by cousteau, jacques and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The silent world was jacques cousteaus first book and his introduction to the english speaking world although a french national he wrote the book in english. The silent world by j cousteau and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Pages are lightly tanned and thumbed at the edges, with some foxing. A team of divers shot 25 kilometers of film over two years in the mediterranean sea, the persian gulf, the red sea and the. Its title derives from cousteaus 1953 book the silent world. 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.
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