The Story of the Car
The Definitive History of Automobiles
$46.21
- Hardcover
360 pages
- Release Date
29 March 2022
Summary
From the first horseless carriage to driverless cars, this book is the ultimate visual history of the motor car. Charting over a century of progress, this is a stunning visual celebration of the motorcar and the romance of the open road.
Beginning with the birth of the internal combustion engine, The Story of the Car explores how this once rare and luxurious status symbol has become an essential part of everyday life. It shows the ways in which the automobile has influenced b…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780241471272 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0241471273 |
| Author: | Giles Chapman, Jodie Kidd |
| Publisher: | Dorling Kindersley Ltd |
| Imprint: | DK |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 360 |
| Release Date: | 29 March 2022 |
| Weight: | 1.42kg |
| Dimensions: | 26mm x 220mm x 262mm |
| Series: | DK Definitive Visual Histories |
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Giles Chapman
Giles Chapman is an award-winning journalist and author of more than 40 books on cars and motoring. He is the author of the internationally best-selling titles The Car Book (2011) and The Classic Car Book (2016). He was editor of Classic & Sports Car, the world’s best-selling classic car magazine, and has contributed to dozens of major newspapers and magazines over the last 35 years.
Jodie Kidd is a television presenter, racing driver, and model. Her passion for motoring propelled her into a successful career as a Maserati racing driver, competing on some of Europe’s most prestigious circuits in the Maserati Trofeo Series. She has also served as an ambassador for BMW and participated in the renowned Gumball 3000 rally.
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