Books by Paul Curtis

Since 1841, professional photographers have been the visual historians of Australia. They have captured forever everything from our news, fashions and architectural to our lives from babyhood to the grave. This is the story of the men and women behind the cameras and how they formed a professional association to ensure that the standards of Australian professional photography are amongst the highest in the world.

This is the extraordinary story of the people with the vision to build not one, but a whole fleet of the world's biggest cruise ships, each bigger than the last.Stretching design imagination to the limits, the Oasis ships cost more than five billion dollars. These giant vessels introduce technical innovations which change the face of cruising forever.At any one time, 40,000 people could be living aboard these floating cities.This entertainingly told story gives a behind the scenes look at the wonders of the life encountered at sea.Author’s NoteThank you for reading my book and I really hope you enjoyed it. I don’t have a collection tin to rattle or a hat to proffer for a tip, but it would really help us poor struggling authors, unloved and unappreciated as we are, sob-sob, if you would be kind enough to leave a quick review by clicking here.If you would like me to let you know when I have a new book coming out, click here to leave your email address. Unless it’s a new book, I promise not to bother you. You see, I will be too busy writing books.If you just want to say hi, I would love to hear from you at paul@paulcurtis.com.auGood ReadingPaul

The complete story of the Pacific Princess cruise ship. This well-illustrated book takes us on a cruise from the days she was built to the destination she visits today. A must-have book for all former and future passengers and for all those with a love of ships. (Available in soft cover, hard cover and e-book formats)

Guidebook to 33 walking routes on the beautiful Isle of Wight, from 4 to 18 miles long. The routes are suitable for all abilities and are accessible all year round. Includes a complete circuit of the island's spectacular coast as well as walks exploring forest trails and downland, and visiting the towns of Yarmouth, Cowes and Ventnor.