{"title":"François Mercier","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrançois Mercier is a captivating author whose works invite readers on enthralling journeys through unexplored terrains and intriguing stories, with a particular focus on travel and adventure. Mercier's distinctive narrative style has carved a niche in the literary world, offering readers vivid tales that blend excitement with in-depth exploration of cultures and landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of Mercier's notable works, \u003cem\u003eSecret Cars\u003c\/em\u003e, exemplifies his talent for weaving stories that are as informative as they are entertaining. This book takes you on a thrilling ride through lesser-known routes and hidden gems, shedding light on enigmatic locations and the unique vehicles that traverse them. Readers are not just spectators but become fellow adventurers alongside the author, enjoying every twist and turn of the journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMercier’s books are perfect for those who yearn to discover the world through the eyes of a seasoned traveller. Each page offers new insights, making his collection a must-have for enthusiasts eager to combine the thrill of adventure with rich cultural learning.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"secret-cars-by-francois-mercier-9789460583728","title":"Secret Cars","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat if the world's leading car manufacturers had secretly started building totally surprising models? With the help of artificial intelligence, Mr. François (François Mercier) set out on a fun and creative journey to find answers to this question. The Brussels-based film director and photographer trained himself to become a 'promptographer': someone who creates images with the help of artificial intelligence, starting from a prompt, which is a number of words describing the image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe images of cars in \u003cem\u003eSecret Cars\u003c\/em\u003e aren't photographs in the true sense, because they don't show reality. They do, however, look very realistic, showcasing cars that don't exist but could have perfectly existed. Or maybe even should have. What if, for example, Ferrari had made a camper van? Or what if Lamborghini had built a school bus? Or what if you could drive a luxurious six-seater limousine that's a Mini?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book shows us what these out-of-the-box car creations would look like in astonishing realistic-looking and aesthetic photos. Funny, imaginative, and good-looking: this little book is the perfect gift for car enthusiasts or anyone who's intrigued by AI creations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e François Mercier is a Belgian commercial film director and photographer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelling Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA tongue-in-cheek gift book with surprising AI-images of imaginary 'secret' car models for everyone who loves cars and pop culture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47253504590060,"sku":"9789460583728","price":65.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11988043485556.jpg?v=1769472830"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/francois-mercier.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}