The aubrey maturin series is a series of nautical historical novels by english novelist patrick obrian. Ken ringle washington post obrians aubreymaturin series, 20 novels of the royal navy in the napoleonic wars, is a masterpiece. Stephen maturin and jack aubrey in their original incarnation, on the page. The complete aubreymaturin novels hardcover 26 nov 2004. 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. A book coverposter for patrick obrians 2nd aubreymaturin novel.
All the published limited edition prints of the cover art of the brilliant aubrey maturin. Is this the zillionth aubrey maturin series thread. The book covers a lot of humdrum stuff connected with that, then they almost. The audio is a bit rough, but the content is worth it. The first of the 20volume series popularly known as aubreymaturin series is the famous book which has also been acted as a movie. Patrick obrians naval stories, set during the napoleonic wars, are referred to outside of slash and media fandom as the aubreymaturin novels, to some fannish amusement. Stubby the rocket stephen kings new book if it bleeds to debut a week.
Post captain is often surprising in how much actually happens within its covers, so much action that later in the book i thought some references the characters made were in the previous book, before realising, no. Now, for the first time, they are available in electronic book format, so a whole new generation of readers can be swept away on the adventure of a lifetime. The elements and practice of rigging and seamanship. The twentyone novels in patrick obrian s aubrey maturin 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. And obrian even has the chutzpah to invent a species of turtle for maturin to name after aubrey. Sure my dear, this is the greatest page in all the facebook. Film and book connections, compiled by jacquie milner. Washington post obrians aubreymaturin series, 20 novels of the royal navy in the napoleonic wars, is a masterpiece. Aubreymaturin series project gutenberg selfpublishing. The book is designed to be read with patrick obrians 20 aubreymaturin novels, the first of. Harpercollins covers by geoff hunt the gunroom of hmssurprise. The beginning of the sweeping aubreymaturin series.
Jack aubreys first command, the little 14 gun brigsloop sophie, is seen here peacefully moored in. And if you love the aubreymaturin book series as much as i do, be sure to. However, i have undertaken the pleasurable pastime of reading them and have become hooked on the very first novel master and commander. Within the fandom, the book series as a whole is known as the aubreyad following the naming style of. Jack aubreys career prior to the books by dick ellis. Now, brian lavery, the noted naval historian and author of more than twenty books on the royal navy, and geoff hunt, the president royal society of marine artists and the painter of many of the covers in the aubrey maturin series, have written the frigate surprise.
Book 10 aubreymaturin novels by patrick obrian and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Aubrey, with some time out for introspection, as in the last book, is a sybaritic, convivial soul whose love for music has him and maturin scraping away at their violins in the captains cabin. The complete aubreymaturin novels, volume 1, books 14 by patrick obrian, 14. The far side of the world is the tenth historical novel in the aubreymaturin series by patrick obrian, first published in 1984. Geoff hunt covers for all books in the series patrick obrians last steel, david 1794. Aubrey beardsley 187298 is primarily known as the most celebrated and infamous illustrator of the 1890s. The master and commander the far side of the world, was inspired by the aubreymaturin series novels. The book begins in port mahon on april 18, 1800, according to dated entry in sophies muster book. This, the first in the splendid series of jack aubrey novels, establishes the friendship between captain aubrey, r. Hunt is perhaps best known in popular perception for his depictions of naval scenes adorning the covers of patrick obrians bestselling aubreymaturin novels, a connection he began in 1988. Stephen maturin smuggles captain lucky jack aubrey out. Novelist nicola griffith had low expectations when she started reading patrick obrians master.
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. Pobs quotations the aubreymaturin books as literature the centurions gig the king williams college. His ship is later taken by the genereux, which was then taken by the british. First he answers questions from the museums president and ceo, john hightower, then he takes questions from the audience for about thirty minutes. Surprise 3 by patrick obrian 1991, paperback at the best online prices at ebay.
All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. John jack aubrey, jp, mp, frs is a fictional character in the aubreymaturin series of novels by patrick obrian. The aubreymaturin series by patrick obrian 19142000. Errata, being a collection of typos, misspellings, and minor inconsistencies in the aubreymaturin novels, reported by gunroom lissuns and compiled by larry breed. They run closer to the aubreymaturin novels in theme and follow a lot of what goes on off the ships in lewries life, an r rated paragraph or two is thrown in once in awhile as lewrie gets himself into, shall we say, situations. His engrossing world in both the reverse of the medal and the entire aubreymaturin series is at once as alien as any science fiction story and yet startlingly compelling. These are very minor and deliberate liberties, however.
Post captain aubrey maturin series by obrian, patrick and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Patrick obrians aubreymaturin tales are widely acknowledged to be the greatest series of historical novels ever written. The series portrays his rise from lieutenant to rearadmiral in the royal navy during the napoleonic wars. The cloth covers are a beautiful nautical blue, and the sewnin red ribbon bookmarks are a nice touch. Book aubreymaturin novels patrick obrian 0393309053 9780393309058 captain jack aubrey, a brilliant and experienced officer, has been struck off the list of postcaptains. The ionian mission although this is the first of the series to hit the doldrums, its saved by humor on several levels, and the ending.
Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Patrick obrians beloved series of 19thcentury british naval fiction. 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. The geoff hunt cover illustration for master and commander shows a mediterranean harbor scene, port mahon in minorca. Geoff hunt print the mauritius command cover art for patrick obrians aubreymaturin series book. Norton, us publisher aubreymaturin series ebook page geoff hunt covers for all books in the series the gunroom, a website and email list devoted to the series. The complete story of the ship made famous in the novels of patrick obrian. What to read after the aubreymaturin series by patrick o.
Readers who embark on this series of books will find the napoleonic language. Book 1 aubreymaturin novels by patrick obrian available from rakuten kobo. San francisco maritime national park association detailed manual of seamanship that is especially useful for its descriptions and illustrations of the varied and. However, when you advertise hard cover, all of the books should be hard cover. Captain jack aubrey by therewasaboy created using the azaleas dolls doll maker dolldivine. The series follows jack aubrey, a fighting captain. Only active from 1893 until 1898, when he died of tuberculosis at the age of 25, his curious designs in black and white combine eroticism with a style.
A book coverposter for patrick obrians aubreymaturin novel, post captain, in which doctor dr. Between book covers collection by michelle erica green. The otter, a shipsloop, was a relatively small vessel with 18 guns. I had never really understood the zeal for this series among fs collectors. Patrick obrians master and commander napoleonic wars. The machinations necessary to have aubrey and maturin move continually in and out of debt seem a little implausible, even allowing for the vagaries of prize money. Very enjoyable book detailing geoffs development as an artist right from his earliest work through corporate art, single commissions, the fantastic aubrey maturin covers and beyond. According to artist partners ltd he is one of the worlds finest painters of 18th and 19th century ships. This is the eighth book in obrians 20volume aubreymaturin series. Read the letter of marque aubreymaturin series, book by patrick obrian available from rakuten kobo. I would love to say that my experience has been realised through the fs editions, but alas, it has not. The aubreymaturin series far beyond any episodic chronicle, ebbs and flows with the timeless tide of character and the human heart.
The series adapts true historical events as part of the story. Im on the 11th book and there are at least a half dozen more. Hes read it cover to cover and browses through it all the time. Cover art for patrick obrians aubreymaturin series book. Sunset in the indian ocean, viewed from the upper masts of hms otter. Master and commander is the first in the aubreymaturin series and covers the meeting of the two friends and the first.
The letter of marque is the twelfth historical novel in the aubreymaturin series by patrick. The far side of the world aubreymaturin series, book 10. The series follows jack aubrey of the royal navy and dr. Aubreymaturin novels, master and commander novels and film. Admiral, and the commodore by patrick obrian, 1720.
The story is set during the napoleonic wars and the war of 1812. Judging from the shadows, and the lack of hammocks in the nettings, it could be a late spring or early summer morning, around 7 bells in the morning watch. The beginning of the sweeping aubrey maturin series. Blue titles are links to descriptions and explanations by don seltzer of the cover images. Lots of insights to the processes involved in successful paintings with topics including. Geoff hunt covers, with commentaries by don seltzer. In addition to twenty volumes in the highly respected aubrey maturin series, patrick obrians many books include testimonies, the golden ocean, and the unknown shore. The 5 best aubreymaturin novels by patrick obrian book. 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. Paintings of the aubreymaturin book covers by geoff hunt rsma. Patrick obrian has made me a fan of naval historical fiction.
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