Photography - History, Criticism, & Collections, Automobiles
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Overview
Be it a Ferrari, Porsche, or Jaguar; or a Corvette, Mustang, or Thunderbird, nearly everyone has fallen under the spell of a gleaming automobile. This volume explores the history of these astonishing machines, profiling the most outstanding models with 90 full-color photographs. Here are the classics of each era as well as the very latest models. Featuring state-of-the-art design, undreamed of power, racy good looks, and luxurious interiors, this tribute to the luxury sports automobile evokes all the allure of these unique cars and shows why these shapely items are so desirable.Synopsis
These lavishly illustrated volumes glorify one of the great obsessions of the twentieth century: the car. No other utilitarian object has had such an impact on daily life or has been designed with such diversity and imagination. Here is an exciting look into the extraordinary world of the automobile, from sleek sports cars to souped-up gas guzzlers and the ultimate in high-powered, high-performance machines.
Book Details
Published
November 1, 1998
Publisher
New Line Books
Pages
80
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9781577170075