'A high-octane party for lovers of engines and design' - The Times
A groundbreaking study of over 650 of the most exceptional cars ever designed, organized geographically.
The Car Design Atlas is a global study of the world's finest automobile designs, featuring over 650 of the most revered (and occasionally reviled) models, from over 190 manufacturers and more than 30 countries.
Organized geographically and then chronologically by decade, the book covers over a century of exceptional and notable car design: from Japanese cult classics, French Art Deco masterpieces, iconic German models, Italian icons, and British high-performance machines, to American style sensations and pop culture and family favorites.
This fresh perspective on an ever-popular topic charts the evolution of automotive design across centuries and continents. Packed with imagery combining period photography, studio shots, and original car advertising, the book's extra-large format showcases the cars in exquisite detail.
With captivating texts that tell stories of engineering feats, economic twists, high-society lifestyles, and the desires of the masses, this book is a must-have for car and design fans of all kinds.
