Giles Chapman
Publication Date: 1st May 2009
Price: £12.99
Drive down memory lane with this celebration of 150 of world’s greatest cars
Did you know that this year marks the 30th anniversary of the Deloren DMC-12? For those that aren’t familiar with their automobiles, the Deloren DMC-12 became famous as the ‘Docs’ car in the Back to the Future movies. This, along with 150 of the most incredible cars in motoring history are featured in The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Extraordinary Automobiles, the second book in an exciting new series from DK.
This unique compact guide celebrates the world of incredible cars, from the Benz Motorwagen to the Enzo Farrari. Structured chronologically, each automobile is evocatively illustrated and accompanied by a ‘spotters guide’ specification box. Divided into six chapters, each section includes a selection of the featured period’s most incredible cars, from the first mass produced vehicles to the latest concept cars of today, including classics such as the Model-T Ford and the Volkswagen Beetle. Also included are a selection of one off designs such as the car used in the film Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, the Lunar Rover and the Popemobile.
Chunky, retro and devilishly stylish with its natty landscape format - this book brims with technical bits and bobs, quotes and photographs. Not only is it the perfect gift for fathers day, it will also appeal to both car lovers and collectors of all ages.
About the author
Giles Chapman has been a motoring journalist for 20 years, and today contributes to national newspapers (The Daily Telegraph, The Independent, Sunday Times), magazines (Condé Nast Traveller, Management Today), and motoring publications (Auto Express). He has written 12 books, including The World’s Fastest Cars, Cars That Time Forgot, Car Emblems: The Ultimate Guide to Automotive Logos Worldwide, Chapman’s Car Compendium: The Essential Book of Car Facts and Trivia, and Top Gear: My Dad Had One of Those.
Giles has lectured on car design at the Royal College of Art, appears frequently on BBC radio, and owns of one of the most substantial libraries of motoring images in the world.