- Over 250 full-color images of the defining works Joseph Farcus
carried out for Carnival Cruise Lines and Costa Cruises, as well as
theaters, interiors, and other projects, which have inspired his liner
designs - His works have been described as "floating theatres that
travel the high seas" - Provides an insight into the philosophy driving
Farcus' work, setting the scene in his childhood in Miami, with a
fascinating look at his promising first sketches and models he made as a
boy - Offers an in-depth account of the cruise ship industry, and how
Farcus and Carnival Cruise Lines have worked hand in hand to develop the
industry Design on the High Seas is an autobiographical account of the
architectural design work of Joseph Farcus, which charts his career as
an architect who eventually found his way into the cruise-ship industry,
in the early days of what is now a truly global business in more ways
than one. His works reflects a hard-earned disciplined practice that has
helped to foster sophisticated designs for the billion-dollar
cruise-ship industry. Many of the projects featured in the pages of this
book reflect the beautiful ships of Carnival Cruise Lines, the world's
leading cruise-ship company, as well as those of the celebrated Costa
Cruises. The volume combines spectacular full-color photography,
original sketches, and a compelling, first-person narrative to showcase
Farcus's spectacular journey. The author shares anecdotes from his
childhood, his university days and his early career, giving an insight
into what inspired the architect he was to become - and explaining how
the astronomical success of the Carnival Cruise Lines is due in no small
way to his product-defining designs. Indeed, millions of passengers have
enjoyed memorable and meaningful experiences aboard his works. This is a
fascinating and unique account of an architectural designer's journey,
and it will appeal to a broad readership: those who love to sail, those
with a passion for boat design, as well as businesspeople of all
backgrounds who wish to learn the story behind a leisure industry
powerhouse.
