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Through iconic images and sensual details, this book celebrates Porsche as both a design icon and a modern cult object. From the understated sensuality of the 356 to the raw power of the Carrera GT, each model becomes the protagonist of an aesthetic and sensory narrative,...
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A bold and emotional visual journey through Porsche’s most famous models.
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Description
Through iconic images and sensual details, this book celebrates Porsche as both a design icon and a modern cult object. From the understated sensuality of the 356 to the raw power of the Carrera GT, each model becomes the protagonist of an aesthetic and sensory narrative, where lines, materials, and curves excite like works of art.
Featuring photographic pages and coloured tracing papers that enhance the volume’s elegance and visual appeal, this volume is a must-have for car enthusiasts and luxury collectors.
Pure Visual Enjoyment: Contains evocative images with emotional impact plus 8 coloured tracing papers.
First Volume in Series: The first volume in a brand new series that celebrates car design as art.
Luxury Appeal: This stunning volume is perfect for car enthusiasts, design lovers, luxury collectors, or anyone looking for a beautiful coffee table book.
Models Featured: 356, 550, 911, 914, 924, 959, 917, 956, 962, Carrera GT, Boxter, Cayenne, Panamera, Cayman, Macan, Taycan
Book Details
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ISBN: 9788854422360
Publisher: White Star
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 14 September 2026
Country: Italy
Imprint: White Star
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 236.0mm
Height: 293.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 208
About the Author
Umberto Zapelloni, journalist and author, has followed cars, motorsports, and Formula 1 since the 1980s, when he covered Grand Prix races worldwide for Il Giornale di Montanelli. After 16 years at Il Giornale, he became head of sports and motors coverage at Corriere della Sera, then deputy director of Gazzetta dello Sport until 2018. He currently manages the sports and mobility sections of Il Foglio, runs the blog Top Speed, writes for Il Giornale, and is a TV commentator for Race Anatomy on Sky Sport and radio commentator for Radio 24.
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