The Atlas of Car Design

The World's Most Iconic Cars (Onyx Edition)
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The Atlas of Car Design by Jason Barlow explores the captivating evolution of automotive design over the decades, showcasing vehicles from around the world. The book features insightful commentary and stunning visuals, highlighting iconic models, design breakthroughs, and the cultural impact of cars. It's an engaging journey through automotive history for enthusiasts and design lovers alike.
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This book might appeal to you if you have a passion for the art and history of car design, as it showcases a fascinating collection of automotive designs from around the world. Fans of travel and adventure will appreciate the exploration of how cultural and geographical influences shape car aesthetics across different regions.

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The Atlas of Car Design

A ground-breaking survey of more than 650 of the most exceptional cars ever designed, organized geographically

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A ground-breaking survey of more than 650 of the most exceptional cars ever designed, organised geographically.

The Atlas of Car Design is a global survey of the world's greatest car designs, featuring more than 650 of the most revered (and occasionally reviled) models, from more than 190 manufacturers and more than 30 countries. Organised geographically and then chronologically by decade, the book covers more than a century of exceptional and noteworthy car design - from Japanese cult classics, French Art-Deco masterpieces, German iconic models, Italian icons, and British performance machines, to American styling sensations, and pop culture and family favourites.

This fresh take on an eternally popular subject charts car design's evolution across centuries and continents. Packed with images, combining period photography, studio shots, and original car advertising, the book's oversized format generously displays the cars in all their remarkable detail.

With captivating texts that tell stories of engineering feats, economic twists and turns, high-society lifestyles, and the desires of the masses, this book is a must-have for car and design fans of every kind.

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The Atlas of Car Design is praised for being a visually captivating and extensive exploration of automotive history, showcasing over a century of iconic vehicles as works of art. Reviews highlight its broad appeal to car enthusiasts and design lovers alike, noting its engaging presentation of stylish autos, informative insights, and rich visual content. The book offers a comprehensive and immersive journey through the evolution of car design, making it a delightful addition for anyone interested.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781838665999

Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 September 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Phaidon Press Ltd

Illustration: 750 Illustrations

Contributors:

  • Contributions by Guy Bird
  • Introduction by Brett Berk
  • Contributions by Guy Bird
  • Introduction by Brett Berk

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 43.0mm

Width: 240.0mm

Height: 340.0mm

Weight: 3410g

Pages: 568

About the Author

Jason Barlow is a motoring, design, and culture journalist, a broadcaster, and a long-standing columnist for British GQ. He's also editor-at-large for BBC Top Gear magazine. Barlow has written for The Times, Guardian, and Independent newspapers, and was nominated for a British Press Award for his weekly car column in the Daily Telegraph. He has also presented numerous television programmes during his 30-year career.Guy Bird is a London-based writer and editor specializing in cars and car design, as well as aviation, architecture, street art, sneakers, and music.Brett Berk is a freelance writer and automotive journalist, whose work has appeared in Architectural Digest, Car and Driver, New York Times, Road & Track, Vanity Fair, and Vogue, among many others.

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