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The Atlas of Car Design
The World's Most Iconic Cars (Rally Red Edition)
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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, organized 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. Organized geographically 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 favorites. 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 celebrated as a comprehensive and visually stunning exploration of automotive design. Reviewers praise its in-depth historical perspective, rich archival imagery, and the inclusion of both iconic and lesser-known vehicles. It's described as an engaging work of art that appeals to both car aficionados and design enthusiasts, offering inspiration and discovery on every page.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781838667726
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
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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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