The Porsche 911: The Ultimate Sportscar As Cultural Icon, explains how the German car became a global phenomenon, icon and a symbol of aspiration, freedom and the search for perfection.The 911 continues to fascinate all genders and rogue drivers. In this book Ulf Poschardt sends Porsche rivers to the shrink and concludes that a little self-love can be a healthy thing. He takes you on a engaging journey through history that defines their pride and joy.

DETAILS

• Weight: 1,3Kg.
• Dimensions: 22 x 2,6 x 27Cm.
• Hardcover.
• Language: English.
• Article Number: GE1140

Located in the Cyclades and surrounded by the blue-green water of the Aegean sits whitewashed, windmill-strewn Mykonos, the island of the winds. This ancient island and those surrounding it, mythologized as the bodies of gods felled by Hercules in the time of antiquity, are older than legend and have played host to countless cultures for more than millennia. At forty-square-miles and boasting a population of only ten-thousand, the ‘Ibiza of Greece’ has become prized for gorgeous architecture, welcoming and open-minded locals, and fantastic beaches. With such names as ‘Paradise’ and ‘Super Paradise,’ the sands of these shores have captured the imaginations and hearts of industry titans, artists, and party-goers alike from all around the globe, marking it as a stable cosmopolitan destination and as a paramount it haven on the jet-set circuit.

This book chronicles the culture and society that has defined Mykonos over the past century—from its days as a hideout for such luminaries and elites as Le Corbusier and Antonis Benakis, to its moment as a sanctuary for the gay community,to its predominant party scene—all the while indulging the reader with the ruins and myths hidden there.

Type 7 - the daily magazine powered by Porsche- is proud to present a new line of premium travel guides published by ERG Media. The first in this series showcases the enchanting city of Tokyo, encapsulated the vast city into essential categories such as Eat, Drink, Rest, Shop, Architecture with local recommendations for each. Tailored for the discerning traveler, the guide features a selection that ranges from the luxurious to the secret sushi spots in Tsukiii fish markets alleyways, and what might be the most revolutionary and delectable pizza globally.

DETAILS

• Weight: 1,3kg
• Dimensions: 2,5 x 23cm x 28cm
• Hardcover
• 224 Pages

The Type 7 Guide to Milan is the second of a new series of premium travel guides published by ERG Media, aiming to provide readers with a perfect companion to Italys enchanting second city, capital of the arts, power, and finance. Explore over 200 locations carefully selected and tested by the Type 7 team aiming to provide readers with a perfect companion to Italy’s enchanting second city, capital of the arts, power, and finance. Explore over 200 locations carefully selected and tested by the Type 7 team for the discerning traveller, from multi-generational fried pizza shops in the shadow of the Duomo, to the best tiramisu you will likely ever have, to the birthplace of the negroni sbagliato. 

Readers will also experience rich analog photography captured by the Type 7 Team across over 200 pages, capturing the bustle, elegance, and timeless style of Milan, inside a pistachio-hued thread sewn cover which references the culinary traditions and architecture of the city.

DETAILS

• Weight: 1.3 kg
• Dimensions: 2.5 x 23cm x 28cm
• Hardcover
• 232 Pages

A sports car for race tracks and everyday life. This holds true since the 1984 triumph of the legendary four-by-four 911 at the Paris-Dakar Rally. The worlds most toughest long distance race.

The now re-issued off-road Porsche balances the act of road/spors car and cross-country better than any other 911 before. From the historic genes at the Porsche development center in Weissach to the test drives of the car in various continents. Experience a piece of living automobile history.

DETAILS

• Weight: 1,1Kg.
• Dimensions: 22,5 x 2 x 29,5 Cm.
• Hardcover.
• Language: English.
• Article Number: AC1345

From crumbling pastel-hued façades to the Copa Room Cabaret and vintage cars, the Cuban capital is a cultural melting pot of epic proportions. Assouline's hardback explores the ever-evolving city in technicolour through the curatorial eye of artist Pamela Ruiz. The beautiful imagery will make it the centrepiece of your coffee table.

In the world of fashion, Italy is the Mount Everest of men’s style. London may have Savile Row, Paris its luxury industries and New York Madison Avenue, but none possesses the true essence of Italian nonchalant elegance, the sprezzatura. Beyond its global fashion brands, the soul of Italian style is found in the workshops and boutiques of the established masters and artisans who for generations have created the finest menswear on the planet.

Author, industry insider and respected sartorial voice Hugo Jacomet is one of Europe’s most knowledgeable commentators on men’s fashion. This lavish guide is the result of more than two years spent travelling across Italy, from the foothills of the Alps to Sicily, to uncover the master craftsmen working behind the scenes to dress some of the world’s most elegant gentlemen. From world-famous Renaissance fabric mills to lesser-known shoe ateliers, more than fifty houses from across the country are celebrated for their unique style and commitment to upholding timeless Italian traditions. 

Exquisite photographs by Lyle Roblin, commissioned specially for this book, unveil the country’s finest fabric merchants, tailors and shoemakers, and capture the refined gentlemen who are emblematic of Italian style. Filled with portraits of rarely seen producers at work, this richly illustrated journey is essential reading for all those who appreciate the beauty of a bespoke suit, the quality of a hand-welted shoe, the luxury of handmade gloves or the flamboyant panache of a seven-fold silk tie.

DETAILS

• Weight: 1,5Kg.
• Dimensions: 21,5 x 26,5 Cm.
• Hardcover
• Article Number: TH1058

DESCRIPTION

Nothing says summer like driving a convertible. The car without a roof has always been a symbol for luxury and laissez-faire. And it still holds true today: everybody who’s anybody drives “topless.” The larger four-seater convertibles in particular have always been highly sought after?but they are difficult to build and have usually been made as coup?s for this reason. Mercedes-Benz has always been a pioneer in this area. Mercedes-Benz: The Grand Cabrios & Coup?s gives us a peek at the long-standing partnership between Mercedes-Benz and Stuttgart-based photographer, Ren? Staud. Carefully staged photos show graceful curves and precision down to the finest details that convey the company’s dedication to a very special kind of driving pleasure. This volume presents the most important convertibles and related coupes from 100 years of Daimler automotive history. A special highlight is Daimler’s new flagship, a convertible based on the new S-class that is being rolled out at the 2015 IAS. Even though summer eventually comes to an end, and sunny days can give way to showers, this book stands for everlasting convertible adventures.

Photographer Ren? Staud made a breakthrough with the development of his Magicflash? lighting technology; this type of surface lighting helps him greatly in his ad photos for top-shelf automakers. Staud and his team continue to develop new ways to meet the highest demands of the industry in both creativity and service. He has amassed 35 years of experience in ad photography; and has literally built the image of many companies with his photos.

Following the success of The Monocle Book of Japan, Monocle’s latest book is a celebration of all things Italian. Few countries pack a punch like Italy – energetic, enigmatic and effortlessly cool, it’s a country of chic beach clubs, tradition-steeped hilltop towns and cities full of soul. Its cuisine is celebrated the world over, its design aesthetic has become synonymous with both functionality and style, and it’s home to the undisputed capital of fashion: Italy’s appeal is undeniable.Covering all these topics and many more, The Monocle Book of Italy is packed with insight and is fully illustrated with specially commissioned photography to paint a unique portrait of the nation. From the vaporettos of Venice and the boutiques of Milan to the family-run trattoria of Trieste and the sunny shorelines of Sicily, discover the people, places and products that define this captivating country. La dolce vita never looked so good.

DETAILS

• Weight: 1.65kg
• Dimensions: 2.5 x 22.5cm x 30cm
• Hardcover
• Language: English

Terry O´Neill was given his first chance to photograph Sean Connery as James Bond in the film Goldfinger. From that moment, O´Neills association with Bond was made: an enduring legacy that has carried trough to the era of Daniel Craig. It was O'Neill who captured gritty and roguish pictures of Connery on set, and it was O'Neill who framed the super-suave Roger Moore in Live and Let Die. His images of Honor Blackman as Pussy Galore are also important, celebrating the vital role of women in the James Bond world. But it is Terry O'Neills casual, on-set photographs of mischievous Connery walking around the casinos of Las Vegas or Roger Moore dancing on a bed with co-star Madeline Smith that show the other side of the worlds most recognizable spy. Terry O'Neill opens his archive to give readers - and viewers - the chance to enter the dazzling world of James Bond. Lavish colour and black and white images are complimented by insights from O'Neill, alongside a series of original essays on the world of James Bond by BAFTA-longlisted film writer, James Clarke; and newly conducted interviews with a number of actors featured in O´Neills photographs.

DETAILS

• Weight: 2.5kg
• Dimensions: 3 x 28,5cm x 32,5cm
• 252 Pages
• Language: English
• Hardcover

In the visually stunning coffee table book Mercedes-Benz Milestones, Michael Köckritz, the editor of the internationally acclaimed automotive culture magazine ramp, takes his readers on a journey through the company's history of the internationally coveted German automaker. He presents the icons of the car brand in a historical overview, arranged chronologically from the company's founding to the present day. 

Mercedes-Benz Milestones is an exciting journey through the development of the high-end brand. Approximately 40 models from the A-Class, S-Class, E-Class, and G-Class are featured in this high-calibre book. And of course, classics and vintage cars, as well as powerhouses like the racing models or the tuned AMG models, are not to be missed. Whether it's a luxury sedan, family car, SUV, sports car, or the futuristic EQ series with electric cars, there is room for everything in this comprehensive compendium, as long as it bears the star on the hood. 

DETAILS

• Weight: 1.6kg
• Dimensions: 2.3 x 24cm x 30cm
• Hardcover
• 224 Pages
• Language: English, German

The history of Rolex is inextricably linked to its founder Hans Wilsdorf, who took the first steps in the world of Swiss watchmaking as he dreamed about a timepiece that could be worn around the wrist. This experimental research led Rolex to achieve its highest goals in both technological innovation and in the use of the finest materials alone. Its models have been photographed on the wrists of political leaders, sports champions, and film and fashion celebrities, transforming each Rolex into a fully-fledged status symbol, a synonym of elegance and precision.Including essays with a historical and technical slant, in-depth descriptions of the most representative pieces and a brief glossary, the pages in this book sparkle with golden hands, diamond-studded dials and patent-leather watchbands, illustrated in period photographs and macro-detail. The volume ends with a chapter dedicated to the most amazing auctions that saw the sale of the Geneva-based company’s vintage watches.Mara Cappelletti, journalist and consultant for many publications by antiquarians and jewellery historians, she is also a professor of the history of jewellery at the Istituto Superiore di Arte Orafa Galdus. In collaboration with Osvaldo Patrizzi, watch collector and world-class watch expert.

DETAILS

• Weight: 1.0kg
• Dimensions: 2 x 25cm x 25cm
• Hardcover
• 152 Pages
• Language: English

Picking up the baton from the instant hit Kinfolk Travel, this book is the first in a new trilogy that delves even deeper into the many promises and possibilities of slow travel; Kinfolk Islands will be a visual exploration of favorite and unknown islands worldwide. 

Join Kinfolk on a journey off the beaten track, to islands big and small, in this collection of eighteen new travel stories. Whether it’s a tour of the otherworldly landscape of Socotra in Yemen or a hike into the old growth of a Japanese forest on Yakushima, each slow travel itinerary invites you to set sail at a pace that allows for true discovery and immersion. 

Filled with ideas and inspiration for where to escape, explore and unwind, Kinfolk Islands is full of vibrant photography, practical guidance and thoughtful reflections on why the idea of an island embodies so many of our travel fantasies. There are the charms of urban islands, including Montréal’s beloved Mile End neighborhood. Truly unexpected destinations, like Hormuz, off the coast of Iran, with its psychedelic scenery and bohemian spirit. Italy’s sun- soaked Ponza, perfect for languid afternoons. And of course some of the world’s most beautiful beaches, from jungle-fringed Caribbean sands to rugged and remote Nordic shores. 

DETAILS

• Weight: 1.1kg
• Dimensions: 2.9 x 21cm x 28cm
• Hardcover
• Language: English

An entertaining exploration of trend-immune fashion classics and the surprising origins of your everyday clothing items. How did the plain white T-shirt become an everyday hero? Which movie star helped turn the leather jacket into a global icon? And were chinos really created for military purposes? The origin stories of these casual men’s fashion staples will surprise you, and can often be traced to subversive countercultures. The Rebel’s Wardrobe unpacks the modern menswear lexicon and reveals, for example, why the Carhartt jacket designed for railroad workers became synonymous with skaters and graffiti artists, and how polo shirts made the leap from middle-class tennis clubs to British Mods. Traversing genres and styles, this book goes back to the gestation period of iconic pieces and shows how they became timeless classics that transcended fashion.

DETAILS

• Weight: 1.8kg
• Dimensions: 3 x 23cm x 29.5cm
• Hardcover
• Language: English

Discover the joy of the great outdoors and the pleasures of slow travel with Kinfolk Wilderness. Whatever your pace or purpose, the stories within will provide you with a fresh perspective on what it means to be outdoorsy,” whether that means trekking from hut to hut in New Zealand, saddling up at a Patagonian ranch or simply taking a moment for mindfulness amid the pristine peaks of Bhutan. 

Featuring vibrant photography, practical guidance and thoughtful reflections on land stewardship, Kinfolk Wilderness brings together inspiring itineraries from five continents that promise adventure, inspire awe and spark a deeper connection to the landscape. You’ll find entry points into bucolic European idylls from Denmark to Romania, discover new hiking trails through the ancient hills of Iraqi Kurdistan and learn how to stargaze in the haunting dark-sky deserts of California.

DETAILS

• Weight: 1.1kg
• Dimensions: 2.9 x 21cm x 28cm
• Hardcover
• Language: English

A rather different Porsche book, like an epic movie - and a book that will not only rock collectors and hardcore Porsche fans. After all, Porsche has always fascinated as the sports car brand that is a little different, with a timeless, authentic attitude to life. People, pictures, and personal stories tell of an inspiring brand.

DETAILS

• Weight: 1.7kg
• Dimensions: 2.7 x 24cm x 31cm
• Hardcover
• 256 Pages
• Language: English

The global sporting phenomenon Formula 1 has Ferrari at it's core of the sport. The founder Enzo Ferrari born on the racetrack as a competition driver before he took took the step of creating mythical road cars. There is no other team that can inspire the passion or match the stories of highs, triumphs, lows & tragedy.

Two of the most legandary F1 Photographers; Rainer Schlegelmilch & Ercole Colombo covered the popular sport from 1960's onwards. With amazing access inside the Scuderia, here for the first time, the two come together to honor Formula 1's most iconic team.

DETAILS

• Weight: 2,9Kg.
• Dimensions: 29 x 3 x 33Cm.
• Hardcover.
• Language: English.
• Article Number: AC1350

A celebration of Ralph Lauren's signature home collections, including the designer's own home. Which have inspired the world of interior design for a nearly half a century. Ralph Lauren brings glamour & style to his home, becoming the first designer to merge the two worlds. Ralphs vision for both is deeply personal & rooted in understanding the comfort and beauty we all desire. In this lavish book, written in his own words, Lauren opens up his extensive home, as well as never before seen images of his homes from Colorado, his Jamaican retreat to his New York country estate to his casual beach house in Montauk.

DETAILS

• Hardcover
• Dimensions: 31 x 4,5 x 24Cm.
• Language: English.
• Article Number: RI1402

Follow 100 years of the legendary 24 hours of Le Mans race. With illustrated history thats packed with photos, narrative & race results. Held on the Circuit de la Sarthe comprising closed public roads & dedicated race course.

Le Mans features cars, and two-driver teams that cover more than 3000 miles during the race. La mans 100 is a thorough year by year history showcasing all the aspects of the grueling contest.

DETAILS

• Weight: 2kg.
• Dimensions: 24,5 x 3,5 x 29,5 Cm.
• Hardcover
• Language: English
• Article Number: QU1115

The definitive book on the creations, design, career & legacy of one of the worlds greatest sneaker designers. Known as the father of modern running and basketball sneakers, Jaqcues Chassaing has influenced and shaped sport & streetwear fashion like few designers ever will. In this book, Chassaing reveals the story behind his forty-year career of designing.

This book features stories from athletes, stars & designers who have wroked with and been influenced by Chassaing.

DETAILS

• Language: English.
• Weight: 1.8Kg.
• Dimensions: 23Cm x 3.2Cm x 27.5Cm.
• Hardcover
• Article Number: R1343
• ISBN Number: 9780847872657

En av USA's mest ikoniske stjerner, sett gjennom linsen til en av de mest kjente fotografene.

En skuespiller som ble til en film stjerne, Paul Newman var en ny type film stjerne som brakte alt av sjelfullhet, intensitet og følsomhet til sine karakterer. Gjennom hele karrieren ble Newman fotografert, disse bildene ga en forbindelse til sine fans, som en kul, avslappet og grasiøs type, både på film og privat.

DETALJER

• Mål: 29.5Cm x 3.2Cm x 33.5Cm.
• Vekt: 2.5Kg.
• Cover: Hardcover.

Det første som kommer i tankene når man hører navnet "Harley-Davidson"? Frihet, høy hastighet, høylytte motorer og en lidenskap på to hjul. Ingen andre motorsykkel merker i verden har det mystiske ryktet som Harley-Davidson. For mer enn hundre år har det Amerikanske vært med å forme motorsykkel verden.

DETALJER

• Mål: 25.5Cm x 32Cm.
• Cover: Hardcover.

Like its predecessors, “Once Upon a Time” and “A Place in the Sun”, “Poolside with Slim Aarons” offers images of jet-setters and the wealthy, of beautiful, glittering people living the glamorous life. Yet this new collection of stunning photographs of the rich and well-connected ‘doing attractive things’ in their favourite playgrounds has a new twist. The main character is pools and everything that goes with them – magnificent, suntanned bodies, well-oiled skin, bikini-clad women, yachts, summer cocktails, sumptuous buffets, spectacular locations and most of all fun. “Poolside with Slim Aarons” is not so much a Who’s Who of society, aristocracy and celebrity – although C. Z. Guest, Lily Pulitzer, Cheryl Tiegs, Peter Beard and many who have appeared in the previous books are here – as it is about leisure time and how the rich make use of it. This is a more intimate peek into very private lives, to which Slim Aarons was given unprecedented access in the fifties, sixties, seventies and eighties. From the Caribbean to Italy and Mexico to Monaco, “Poolside with Slim Aarons” whisks the reader away to an exclusive club where taste, style, luxury and grandeur prevail.

DESCRIPTION

For more than a century, Rolex has stood apart as the most legendary brand of watch in the world. A Rolex conveys many things: a luxury timepiece, a tool of power for movers and shakers and the symbol of passage into adulthood. New labels pop up, styles come and go, but the brand at the top never changes. Ever the record setter—the Daytona that had belonged to Paul Newman was auctioned by Phillips in New York in October 2017 for $17.8 million— it comes as no surprise that Rolex is the most collected watch brand in the world.

The Vintage Watch Company is the only store of its kind in the world, with a devoted client base of devoted Rolex aficionados, from royalty to sporting legends to stars of the silver screen. Throughout, father and son, John and David Silver have been carefully cataloguing and amassing one of the largest pictorial records of vintage Rolex watches in the world. Published to celebrate the company’s 25th anniversary in late 2020, the book contains a unique pictorial collection of vintage Rolex watches that have passed through the shop during the past 25 years.

More than 1800 watches have been photographed and are described in detail in the book. From early Rolex pocket watches to the world’s first wristwatches, elegant in their simplicity yet revolutionary in their impact, to the very first Submariners, iconic Daytonas and jewel-encrusted Crown Collections, the mesmerizing archive of vintage timepieces charts the extraordinary rise of an extraordinary brand. Choose from the First Rolex Submariner, later coined the James Bond, or the Early GMT-Master made for Pan Am transatlantic pilots. Read about the First Explorers made famous by the 1953 Everest Expedition or the later Explorer II worn by Steve McQueen. Marvel at Early Vintage collections, from the Officer’s Pocket Watch to the Ladies’ Diamond; from the Oyster and the Stella & Stone collections, to the Sport Collection.

This book is a perfect gift for all lovers of luxury retail as well as passionate collectors of Rolex watches who will want to read about the models they own.

A lavish coffee table book and must for every lover of contemporary nude. photography Stefan Rappo works closely with star photographer Peter Lindbergh since many years.

“Stefan Rappo is the photographer of emotions. He creates subtle and inconspicuous images without ornament or demanding staging: a return to the natural state and the primacy of emotions.”

—Normal Magazine

Stefan Rappo’s nude photography strikes an intriguing note between intimacy and distance. At first, the viewer feels a certain distance, and in the next moment they are entangled in the picture’s tangible tensions and emotions. A longtime assistant to Peter Lindbergh and a renowned portrait photographer, Rappo has found his own nude pictorial language that focuses on the female form—at times drawing on the studio tradition and at others reveling in the body in motion. Nude, Rappo’s first publication, brings together some of his favorite nude photographs, indispensable for those who love nude photography.

The brand with the crown is recognized worldwide as an invaluable sports implement and luxury product. In little more than one hundred years, it has become one of the most successful and innovative watch brands on the planet. Rolex manufactures more than a half a million wristwatches per year while maintaining an outstanding reputation and near-perfect quality. From the beginning, the sponsorship of statesmen, movie stars, and athletes has driven its success, but the company has expanded to include more than just the rich and famous. The Rolex Oyster became the first watch to defy the elements when, in 1927, Mercedes Gleitze wore one while she swam the English Channel. In 1933, the company patented the first automatic winding mechanism. Learn more about this history and read updated reports written about new Rolex ideas and performance tests featured in the German watch magazine Armbanduhren (Wristwatch) from the past 15 years.

DETAILS

• Weight: 1,15Kg.
• Dimensions: 24,1 x 31,8Cm.
• Hardcover
• Language: English
• Article Number: GZ1000

Printed between 1946 and 1977, Holiday was one of the most exciting magazines ever, for its bold layouts, ambitious choice of photographers and literary credibility, with the collaboration of authors such as Graham Greene, Joan Didion, Jack Kerouac and Truman Capote. After the relaunch in 2014 by Frank Durand, the fascinating past of magazine is now celebrated with the new Rizzoli’s book Holiday: The Best Travel Magazine that Ever Was.

Written by Pamela Fiori, who began her renowned publishing career at Holiday magazine in 1968 (after that she served as the longtime editor in chief of Travel + Leisure and Town & Country), the book reveals an in-depth look into the magazine’s history, giving it context during the era of the jet age, world turbulence, and the rise of Madison Avenue advertising. 1st Dibs Introspective magazine visited Pamela Fiori at her Manhattan apartment to talk about the new book.

DESCRIPTION

This book about beautifully designed cars and international architecture has been curated with an eye for pure aesthetics. Although architecture and cars are theoretically miles apart, the sources of inspiration for their designers are often strikingly similar. Recalling a time when you could recognise an architect from his Saab or his Citroën DS, lifestyle journalist Thijs Demeulemeester shows that architects and luxury car makers are alike in their appreciation of elegance of design, attention to materials, and solid construction. This book takes you on a trip through some iconic houses and the unique cars that match them.

DESCRIPTION

Explorer Sebastian Copeland’s stunning photography delivers unparalleled access to the least explored continent on Earth and galvanizes our awareness of the threats of global warming.Antarctica’s ice sheet is a powerful entity, alive and dynamic. It is up to three million years old; its mass is constantly and imperceptibly moving, finally calving to the sea. Deep in the heart of the continent is a barren desert of snow, while the coast teems with life: the dominion of whales, birds, penguins, and seals, which had previously evolved outside of human contact.

Until recently, scientists thought Antarctica had remained mostly untouched by climate change. But now they have warned that the ice is indeed melting– and quickly. “My research there gave me a deeper perspective of the subtle variations taking place at the hands of climate change,” says Copeland. “The images I bring back tell the story of a changing envi- ronment that spells the oncoming redrawing of the world’s map, and all that it implicates.”

DESCRIPTION

The first gasoline was sold in pharmacies?but this was to change in the 1950s. As the car experienced its great rise in popularity, gas stations began to pop up like mushrooms out of the ground. Futuristic and progressive, these modern temples of mobility became roadside reference points for young people hungry for independence, and to everyone who strove for a sense of freedom. 

It’s a Gas! explores the surprisingly diverse world of the gas station?a functional high tech temple, a transit zone, a film set, a converted residence, or an abandoned ruin hidden in a backyard. The world of pumps is full of surprises, ready to be discovered in this book. The preface was written by US-American talk show legend and passionate car collector Jay Leno.

On over 400 pages, editor Michael Köckritz, author Jürgen Lewandowski and photographer Michel Zumbrunn get up close and personal with the Ferrari phenomenon: its beauty and sex appeal, its class and power

Readers will learn about not only the most popular models, but also the most important designers who have shaped Ferrari

Includes many exciting stories and anecdotes surrounding the legendary brand and its automotive icons

The attractive design by Charles Blunier & Co. and a clean, uncluttered layout ensure the proper presentation worthy of the vehicles from Maranello

Success is not founded on miracles, but is almost always the product of a clear concept—the pinnacle of an ambitious, even stridently innovative idea. However, the aura of Ferrari does indeed approach the miraculous. What lies behind this phenomenon? What is the source of fascination for a brand whose creative designs are internationally recognized and enthusiastically received? First, even today—70 years after the company was founded—the miracle of Ferrari is still due in large part to the personality of Il Commendatore, Enzo Ferrari. Patience, passion, and being hard on himself and those around him gave the brand, under the emblem of the Cavallino Rampante, the power to become what it is today: sheer fascination on four wheels. Second, the long list of international racing victories is equally important. There is no class, no competition, that Ferrari did not set its sights on and win more or less immediately during the company’s last 70 years. Finally, Ferrari is synonymous with aesthetics, elegance, and trend-setting design. The true value of a brand and its products is measured in the currency of impassioned devotion. This is the third and perhaps most vital element confirming the Ferrari miracle: The Ferrari Book – Passion for Design traces the evolution of the miracle and lets us experience passion given automotive form in a large and engrossing format.

SPECIFICATION

Weight4.30 kg

CoverHardcover

Size29 x 38 cm

ISBN9783961710201

DESCRIPTION

On the occasion of three anniversaries: the 150th anniversary of the birth of Sir Henry Royce; 110 years of the Rolls-Royce motor car confirmed at his first meeting with Charles Stewart Rolls in May 1904; and the first 10 years under the ownership of the BMW group, this book captures the history of the most famous automotive company in the world. It offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the meticulous design and craftsmanship employed in the construction of the Rolls-Royce models, from the Silver Ghost to the latest Phantom and Ghost.