Book On Area History
December 29, 2010 by gary
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Tales of the Silver Coast – A Secret History Of Brunswick County – From the earliest days of European exploration to the golf courses and beach resorts in this fascinating and fast-growing region, Brunswick County has attracted settlers, invaders, and visitors of all descriptions.
In these pages you’ll read about Steve Bonnet, the “Gentleman Pirate,” who hid his ships in Brunswick’s moss-draped creeks but unfortunately underestimated the ebbing tide; Coast Guard mounted on horse-back patrolling Ocean Isle’s beaches hunting for spies landed by German submarines; “Mrs. Calabash,” who’s said to have lent her name to the famous sign-off for Jimmy Durante’s classic radio shows; and Topsy the Elephant, who swam for the Brunswick riverbank after breaking loose from circus handlers in the 1920s.
Follow the struggles and victories that shaped Brunswick County, from the first contact of Europeans with native Americans, to successive administrations of the Lords Proprietors, the royal governors, the British crown, and the leaders of a new nation—many at whom hailed from this small but influential corner of North Carolina. Discover Brunswick’s rich Civil War history, scenic roadways and waterways and current-day towns and townships.
Tales of the Silver Coast, recounts the tales of privateers and plantation owners, politicians and Prohibition rum-runners and the many colorful people and diverse places of southeastern North Carolina.
Hard Cover $14.95
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Sunset Bridge Print
December 26, 2010 by gary
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The old Sunset Beach Bridge is soon to be decommissioned. You can can remember the bridge with a Giclée Commemorative Print by nationally renowned local nature photographer and artist, Ken Buckner.
Click here to buy a high quality Giclée Print at the Islands Art website!
“I explore beauty with my camera. The photos show the journey” – Ken Buckner
All photos have titles in the white margins and Ken’s signature is printed in the image digitally. A light gray mat is also printed around the white area.
All photos are signed and titled digitally and reproduced as high quality Giclées. A grey mat is printed around the image . All prints fit standard frames.
Click here to buy a high quality Giclée Print at the Islands Art website!
Pricing is by frame size:
5×7 (white around 4×6 image): $8.00
8×10 (white around 5×7 image): $20.00
11×14 (white around 6×9 image): $25.00
16×20 (white around 10×14 image): $35.00
24×36 (white around 20×32 image): $75.00
The giclée is designed to fit standard frame sizes found everywhere. ??All art from Doe Creek Gallery is unconditionally guaranteed. We use only the finest and most permanent materials. Our prices are as low as we can make them?consistent with this quality.
Q: What is a giclée?
A: Simply stated, it is the “Rolls Royce” of new printing technology. Pronounced “G-Clay”, the image is reproduced from a digital file by slowly spraying archival inks (rated at 65-75 years) on fine paper or canvas.
Click here to buy a high quality Giclée Print at the Islands Art website!
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Sunset Beach A History
December 9, 2010 by gary
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Local writers and artists have collaborated on a new hard cover, coffee table edition history of Sunset Beach. One of many Great Holiday Gifts at Islands-Art.com – a new e-commerce website featuring books, photography and other works by artists and writers of the islands of Coastal Carolina.
A full history of Sunset Beach NC with stories from many of the “old timers” who were eye witnesses to events. Some are funny, some are shocking – all are fascinating. No true Sunset Beach Lover should be without this book!
This is the second collaboration between Author/ Illustrator Miller Pope and celebrated novelist Jacqueline DeGroot. World renowned nature photographer Ken Buckner’s photos are used through out the book in addition to the photographs and illustrations of Miller Pope.
Hard Cover/Coffee Table Edition – $29.95
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The Henrietta III Riverboat Cruise
December 9, 2010 by gary
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The HENRIETTA III Cruises depart from Water & Dock Streets. All Cruises board thirty minutes prior to departure. Public Parking can be found at various specified locations around Historic Downtown Wilmington. Public cruises go out rain or shine, April through December, and Private Charters cruise year round.
Cape Fear Riverboats offers a unique venue for weddings, wedding receptions, anniversaries, birthdays and family reunions. Great for school, church, and club outings, as well as corporate functions. Have an evening of fun or romance on one of our dinner cruises, or take in the sights along the beautiful Cape Fear River in Wilmington, NC on one of our narrated sightseeing cruises… many options for a memorable event, suitable for any occasion.
“Welcome Aboard” is the motto of HENRIETTA III’s Captain Carl Marshburn and crew as they strive to offer the finest in Southern hospitality. A favorite for locals and visitors, HENRIETTA III is “the place” for special occasions in Wilmington, NC
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Calabash, NC – Shrimp Boats
