Amongst the pages of this, the 5th volume of The Superyachts, is a wide selection of superyachts that although may contrast each other in terms of design, complement each other in construction. There is a true sense of a combination of old and new in this 1992 issue - as trends show an increased interest in the restoration and refitting of classic superyachts, 1991 also saw the most orders of yachts over 40-metres than ever seen before. For this reason, it is a pleasure to present the wonderfully classic 1928 23-metre cutter Astra, alongside the somewhat radical, ‘ahead of their time’ new constructions of Eco, with her unique bubble like superstructure and triple water jet propulsion; of Thor V, the 32.6-metre Frank Mulder design labelled a 'wild yacht'; and the American 'floating ferrari' of Shana II. Yachts in this book: Astra; Away; Be Mine; Carmac VII; Conny Fever; El Bravo; Esprit; Katamarino; Maffy Blue; Maracunda; Mirabella; Miss Turnberry; Pegasus; Philante; Quaeso III; Shamwari; Shana II; The Other Woman; Thor V; Toxotis PIII.