Auto Design Books

Why - Design Issues: American Car Design Now : Inside the Studios of America's Top Car Designers by C. Edson Armi Publisher: Rizzoli, 2004 'The product of more than three years of research, this volume collects the author's essays and interviews with the design directors of General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler.' Amazon.com  Transportation Design by Roger Yee Publisher: Visual Reference Publications, 2005 'showcases the innovative design work evident in some of today's transportation areas and facilities. Projects include airport terminals, bus and train/subway stations, seaport passenger facilities, bridges and walkways, pedestrian tunnels, and more.' Amazon.com  Race Car Aerodynamics: Designing for Speed (Engineering and Performance) by Joseph Katz Publisher: Bentley Publishers, 1995 'essential information on what makes race cars fast - secrets of the rapidly developing field of high-speed vehicle design.' Amazon.com   Forward Drive: The Race to Build "Clean" Cars for the Future by Jim Motavalli Publisher: Sierra Club Books for Children, 2000 'examines the impact of gasoline automobiles, the pioneers who already utilize alternative power, the large and small R&D operations, the political and financial forces under which everything operates' Amazon.com

When - History: A Century of Car Design by Penny Sparke Publisher: Barrons Educational Series; 1st Us edition, 2002 'presents a detailed history of the automobile-but describes cars entirely in terms of design, with attention to the innovative artists who created auto bodies for the world's finest vehicles.' Amazon.com   The Art of the Sports Car: The Greatest Designs of the 20th Century by Dennis Adler Publisher: HarperResource; 1st edition, 2002 'profiles the history of highly coveted sports cars' Amazon.com   American Dream Cars: 60 Years of the Best Concept Vehicles by Mitch Frumkin, Phil Hall, Mitchel J. Frumkin Publisher: Krause Publications, 2002 'More than 650 different dream cars are featured - offers a visual history of the wonderful and sometimes wacky experimental machines' Amazon.com

Where - Firms: Pininfarina: Industrial Art 1930(tm)2000 by Antoine Prunet Publisher: Haynes Pub Group, 2000 'about the italian firm famous for designing cars including Ferraris, Cadillacs, Peugots, and Alfa Romeos.' Amazon.com   Modern Chrysler Concept Cars: The Designs That Saved the Company (Colortech) by Matt Delorenzo Publisher: Motorbooks International, 2000 'story behind the concepts and their journey to production' Amazon.com

Whom - Designers: Retrofuturism : The Car Designs of J Mays by Brooke Hodge, C. Edson Armi Publisher: Universe, 2002 'concept originator behind the New Beetle, Mays's approach has revolutionized the industry by integrating branding and identity with the design process. Also at the foundation of his philosophy is a belief that the innovations of the past should inform future solutions.' Amazon.com   Chris bangle. bmw global design by Cumberford Robert Publisher: ETAI diffusion diffuseur, 2001 'about the history and the design philosophy of BMW and the designer Chris Bangle' Amazon.com

What - Examples: Auto Legends: Classics of Style and Design by Michel Zumbrunn, Robert Cumberford Publisher: Merrell Holberton, 2004 'Over sixty of the most important cars ever designed are featured in this sumptuously produced book - and highlights the essential elements of each vehicle's design.' Amazon.com   Speed, Style, And Beauty: Cars From The Ralph Lauren Collection by Beverly Rae Kimes, Winston S. Goodfellow, Ralph Lauren (Contributor), Michael Furman (Photographer) Publisher: MFA Publications, 2005 'features 30 years of cars' Amazon.com   The Encyclopedia of Classic Cars by David Lillywhite (Editor) Publisher: Thunder Bay Press (CA), 2003 'lists over 1000 of the world's most coveted cars, clearly ordered by manufacturer for easy reference. Detailed text is included on development and technical features as well as specification tables, listing every fact and figure imaginable.' Amazon.com   Automobiles of the Chrome Age: 1946-1960 by Michael Furman Publisher: Harry N Abrams, 2004 'by a great photographer of automobiles - with focus on details that really make a particular car stand out while never losing sight of the importance of the overall design.' Amazon.com   The Car Design Yearbook 3: The Definitive Annual Guide to All New Concept and Production Cars Worldwide by Michael Furman Publisher: Harry N Abrams, 2004 'by a great photographer of automobiles - with focus on details that really make a particular car stand out while never losing sight of the importance of the overall design.' Amazon.com

What - Materials: Fiberglass & Composite Materials: An Enthusiast's Guide to High Performance Non-Metallic Materials for Automotive Racing and Marine Use by Forbes Aird, Hp Books, Forbes Aird Publisher: HP Books; 1st ed edition, 1996 'provides information about many different types of composite materials.' Amazon.com   How to Draw Cars Like a Pro  by Thom Taylor, Kathy Berghoff, Lisa Hallett Publisher: Motorbooks International (November 1, 1996) Amazon.com  Pro Paint & Body: Includes the Latest Paint Technology and Body Repair Techniques Used by Today's Top Pros by Jim Richardson, Tom Horvath Publisher: HP Books; 1st edition, 2002 'guide to professional paint and bodywork includes the latest information on bodywork tools, materials and techniques.' Amazon.com

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