There has never been a disaster that so captivates the human imagination as that of the sinking of the "Titanic." Now, on the 100th anniversary of "the night to remember," "LIFE" revisits this awesome human drama. This oversized, deluxe book includes archival photography, past reporting in "LIFE," and the modern-day explorations of Robert Ballard and others that inspired the James Cameron film.

At head of title on jacket: Life. Also published with title: Titanic 100 years later : the epic disaster remembered in words and pictures.

Introduction -- The building, the boarding -- The good life, for a few hours -- A titan of the world -- The iceberg, and afterward -- The victims, the survivors -- A night to remember, remembered -- At rest -- Just one more.