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, from horseless carriages to driverless vehicles, 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 y…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780241471272 |
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| 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: | 262mm x 220mm x 26mm |
| Series: | DK Definitive Visual Histories |
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About The Author
Giles Chapman
Giles Chapman (consultant) is an award-winning journalist and author of more than 40 books on cars and motoring - including the internationally best-selling 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 (spokesperson) is a television presenter, racing driver, and model. Her love of motoring led her to a successful career as a Maserati racing driver, competing at some of Europe’s most prestigious racing circuits in the Maserati Trofeo Series. She has also served as an ambassador for BMW and competed in the famous Gumball 3000 rally.
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