Auto Legends: Classics of Style And Design

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About Auto Legends: Classics of Style And Design

  • Used book, only one copy available.

  • Author :  Robert Cumberford 

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Merrell Publishers

  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 1, 2006

  • Edition ‏ : ‎ First Trade Paper Edition

  • Language ‏ : ‎ English

  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 296 pages

  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1858943485

  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1858943480

  • From the 'horseless carriages' of the early twentieth century, such as the 1908 Ford Model T, and the sleek lines of the BMW 328 and Jaguar E-Type, to the thoroughbred Ferrari Enzo Ferrari of 2002, this selection provides a unique overview of the key moments of car design. The cars are presented chronologically in a succession of photographs by Michel Zumbrunn, widely recognized as one of the best car photographers working today. The combination of general views, taken from a variety of angles, and numerous close-ups of exquisite detailing allows the reader to appreciate fully these masterpieces of the car designer's art. Each entry is accompanied by a commentary by Robert Cumberford, a car designer and renowned motoring journalist, who shares his knowledge with the reader in order to highlight the history and essential design features of each vehicle.

About Auto Legends: Classics of Style And Design

  • Used book, only one copy available.

  • Author :  Robert Cumberford 

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Merrell Publishers

  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 1, 2006

  • Edition ‏ : ‎ First Trade Paper Edition

  • Language ‏ : ‎ English

  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 296 pages

  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1858943485

  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1858943480

  • From the 'horseless carriages' of the early twentieth century, such as the 1908 Ford Model T, and the sleek lines of the BMW 328 and Jaguar E-Type, to the thoroughbred Ferrari Enzo Ferrari of 2002, this selection provides a unique overview of the key moments of car design. The cars are presented chronologically in a succession of photographs by Michel Zumbrunn, widely recognized as one of the best car photographers working today. The combination of general views, taken from a variety of angles, and numerous close-ups of exquisite detailing allows the reader to appreciate fully these masterpieces of the car designer's art. Each entry is accompanied by a commentary by Robert Cumberford, a car designer and renowned motoring journalist, who shares his knowledge with the reader in order to highlight the history and essential design features of each vehicle.