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The Spirit of VW

50 reasons why we love them
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A fascinating exploration of VW, one of the most revered and enduring international car brands, with dynamic photography and insightful text that explains why we love them and why you should want to own one. With a second-to-none reputation for reliability, innovation and style, Volkswagen is... Read More
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The Spirit of VW

An exploration of the design behind the iconic VW brand, with 50 photographs paired with insightful text.

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A fascinating exploration of VW, one of the most revered and enduring international car brands, with dynamic photography and insightful text that explains why we love them and why you should want to own one.

With a second-to-none reputation for reliability, innovation and style, Volkswagen is one of the world's best-loved car manufacturers. From the adorable and unforgettable Type One, otherwise known as the Beetle or Bug, which reached huge heights of popularity in the 1960s to today's groundbreaking hybrid and electric vehicles, good design has always been at the forefront of VW's philosophy.

This fascinating book, written by a long-time VW fanatic who is also an expert in art and design, traces the development of Volkswagen design throughout the years, examining the most exciting and stylish modelsβ€”not only the Beetle but the huge range of family cars, camper vans, SUVs and modern city cars the company has produced throughout the years, and not forgetting the iconic Golf GTI.

The perfect gift for the petrolhead in your life, whether they own a VW or not, this quirky book explores everything that's great about this classic brand.

Series: The Spirit of Classic Cars

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781849948753

Publisher: Batsford

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 09 May 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Batsford

Illustration: Over 100 colour photographs

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 220.0mm

Weight: 341g

Pages: 160

About the Author

Vaughan Grylls is a photographer, author and artist. His photography has been shown in the Photographers' Gallery, Whitechapel Art Gallery and the Arnolfini. He is represented in several public collections, including the National Museum of Photography, Film and Television, the Contemporary Art Society, Pfizer, Unilever and the Arts Council of Wales. From 1996 to 2005 Grylls was Chief Executive of the Kent Institute of Art and Design. In 2005 he founded the University for the Creative Arts at Canterbury, Epsom, Farnham and Rochester, and serves as Emeritus Professor. He is the author and photographer of Oxford Then and Now, Cambridge Then and Now, Hong Kong Then and Now and Singapore Then and Now.

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