The Atlas of Car Design is a global survey of the world's greatest car designs, featuring more than 650 of the most revered (and occasionally reviled) models from more than 190 manufacturers and more than 30 countries. Organized geographically and chronologically by decade, the book covers more than a century of exceptional and remarkable automotive design-from Japanese cult classics, French Art-Deco masterpieces, German iconic models, Italian icons, and British performance machines to American styling sensations and pop culture and family favorites. This fresh take on an eternally popular subject charts the evolution of automotive design across centuries and continents.
A book full of pictures, combining period photographs, studio shots and original car advertising, generously depicts the cars in all their remarkable detail. With engaging text that tells stories of engineering feats, economic twists and turns, high society lifestyles, and the desires of the masses, this book is a must-have for car and design fans of all kinds.
Review:
"This book will open your eyes to the world of automotive madness as it shows that the automobile is more than a mode of transportation, it is a vehicle of rolling art and individual expression." - Magnus Walker, bearded car enthusiast
"A feat for the automotive world... Through design, technology, interface, mobility and integration, this book provides a comprehensive and immersive experience for lovers of all things automotive." - Reggie Watts, comedian, musician and actor
Jason Barlow, Guy Bird, Brett Berk
Language.
Binding: hardcover
568 pages
Format: 24 x 34 cm
ISBN/EAN: 9781838665999
Publisher: Phaidon
Year of publication: 2023