Motorcars of the Classic Era

Furman Michael

ISBN 10: 0810946661 / ISBN 13: 9780810946668

Published by Harry N. Abrams, Inc., New York, 2003

About this Item

With beautiful, sweeping lines, elegant details, and perfect proportions, the classic autombile is the definitive expression of art - and a fascinating reflection of the tastes and trnds of Western culture. The motor cars of the classic era - 1925 - through to 1948 - reveal an extraordinary segment of world history ; a time of uncertainty, but an era in which imagination triumphed, bringing art and simple elegance to the roadThis book is for anyone who loves clasic cars the photographs are stunning turning the cars into works of art. The D/w shows slight shelf wear and there is a small tear 20mm long at the back on the bottom. Seller Inventory # 00843

Bibliographic Details

Title: Motorcars of the Classic Era

Publisher: Harry N. Abrams, Inc., New York

Publication Date: 2003

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: Good

Edition: First American Edition

About this title

Synopsis:

More than 150 full-color photographs pay tribute to the masterpieces of automotiv design created from 1925 to 1948, capturing the innovative designs, precise craftsmanship, and unusual materials that characterized such great automobiles as the Bugatti, Alfa Romeo, Duesenberg, Delage, and Packard. 20,000 first printing.

About the Author:

Michael Furman is a nationally recognized specialist in automobile photography. For more than 25 years, he has worked with top automotive clients and their agencies, photographing important product launches of such vehicles as the Nissan Altima and Quest, the Mercedes CLK, and the BMW-7 series. He also specializes in studio lighting and shooting prewar coach-built classics.