Cosmic Motors: Spaceships, Cars and Pilots of Another Galaxy (English and German Edition) - Softcover

Daniel Simon

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1933492279 ISBN 13: 9781933492278

Publisher: Design Studio Press, 2007

Synopsis

Come explore the vehicle designs of a far away galaxy called Galaxion where futuristic concepts exist in everyday life. Nine different spaceships, pods, race cars, giant trains, warships and balloons from various planets of the Galaxion system are shown from concept to completion. Daniel Simon is an established senior car designer who has spent the last several years focusing his talents on futuristic concepts for such automakers as Bugatti and Lamborghini. In his first book, Cosmic Motors, each chapter shows the design process of a unique vehicle, from the first ideation sketches to the stunningly detailed 3-D models to the final photorealistic full spread renderings. Join Daniel in this virtual world of visionary vehicles!

About this title

About the Author:

Daniel Simon is an internationally acclaimed designer and trailblazing virtual image creator. He worked for hyper car maker Bugatti and collaborated with Formula 1, Puma and Lotus. Simon is author of the best-selling book 'Cosmic Motors', a collection of spectacular science-fiction vehicles, and the 2013 book series 'The Timeless Racer'. Since 2008 Simon has worked with famed directors to create vehicles for Hollywood blockbusters such as Tron: Legacy, Captain America, Prometheus, and the upcoming Oblivion. He lectures around the globe at leading design colleges and global corporations, and is a car and motorsport enthusiast.

Review:

"Barbarella, F1, Star Wars and James Bond in a blender!" -- BBC Top Gear magazine

"Daniel uses his powers of visual believability to make the incredible seem achievable.... truly amazing." -- Chris Bangle, car design icon

"Simon is using 3D to stunning effect in his hyper-real vision of a parallel universe. Extraordinary imagination!" -- 3D Artist magazine

About this edition

• Publisher: Design Studio Press
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1933492279
• ISBN 13: 9781933492278
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 176
• Illustrator: Daniel Simon