Overview
“Every detail on the car is an art piece as far as I’m concerned.”
—Ralph Lauren, Designer
“To Mr. Chinetti, a car was a Ferrari. There was no other car. If they weren’t Ferraris, they were just contraptions.”
—Sam Posey, Artist
“Maranello is still a village, it’s still Maranello; it’s not New York or Rome, and so our link with the territory remains very strong.”
—Luca di Montezemolo, Chairman, Ferrari S.p.A.
Exquisitely illustrated, Ferrari: Stories from Those Who Lived the Legend tells the complete story of the world’s most famed sports and racing car that is like no other. Through extensive interviews, long-time Road & Track photographer and writer John Lamm reveals the full Ferrari story through the first-person accounts of the race drivers, engineers, designers, and owners who have lived its history.
Editorials
From the Publisher
Ferrarichat.com, Oct. 24, 2007
“Definitely one to add to your coffee table!”
Motorsportcollector.com, Sept. 28, 2007
“A great new ‘coffee table’ book for those of us who never get tired of looking at great photography.”
AutoWeek, Nov. 26, 2007
“A couple of AutoWeek friends have new books out just in time for the holidays. We’d be glad to see either of these coffee-table tomes under the tree.”
Racecar.com, October 2007
“Meticulously researched and exquisitely illustrated, Ferrari: Stories from Those Who Lived the Legend tells the complete story of a car like no other … Featuring extensive interviews with those who created the story of Ferrari, including famed racers, star designers and celebrity owners. These firsthand tales join with historical photography and the beautiful images to make Ferrari: Stories from Those Who Lived the Legend like no other.”
Favebot.com, November 2007
“A thrilling, behind-the-scenes look at how automotive history was made.”
AAA New York Car & Travel, December 2007
“A superb coffee table book whose excellent photography, graphics and layout make it fascinating to flip through. The text gives a deep insight into the life and complex personality of Enzo Ferrari. Learn how Ferrari evolved from his early days as a race-car driver to becoming the creator of some of the most beautiful and successful sports and racing cars ever made. This is a must-have for Ferrari fans!”