Power Behind the Wheel: Creativity and the Evolution of the Automobile
Language: English
Published by Stewart Tabori & Chang, U.S.A., 1988
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Frank J. Raucci, Bookseller, Wallingford, CT, U.S.A.Frank J. Raucci, Bookseller
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1st Printing. A FINE, bright, clean, tight copy sans flaws in a MYLAR PROTECTIVE COVER. "Walter J. Boyne provides a fresh and invigorating look at cars in "Power Behind the Wheel" - a book that examines the design and technological advances of automobiles and gives insight into the people who create them." PROFUSELY ILLUSTRATED in vintage black-and-white and full-color photography (many full or double-page) with accompanying descriptive captions. "Beginning with a historical overview, chapters on the nature of cars, the designs of chassis and engines, and the styling of cars follow. A chapter is devoted to automotive misadventures and, as a counterpoint, one of the great custom cars of past and present is included. From there it accelerates for a look into the future." 240 pages. NOTE: Due to the large size and weight of the book additional shipping cost will be requested/required for OUT-OF-U.S. shipment. GN4.
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- Title
- Power Behind the Wheel: Creativity and the Evolution of the Automobile
- Author
- Boyne, Walter J.
- Publisher
- Stewart Tabori & Chang, U.S.A.
- Publication year
- 1988
- Condition
- Fine
- Dust jacket
- Fine
- Binding
- Hard Cover/Cloth
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1556700423
- ISBN 13
- 9781556700422
- Edition
- First Edition
- Dimensions
- 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall
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Reviews
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Presented here is a well-organized book that begins with a concise but perceptive history of the automobile and its impact on the 20th century. Individual chapters trace the evolution of the engines, the chassis, and the body styling over the past century. A section on some of the bizarre automotive creations is amusing. The author closes with his predictions on the car of the 21st century, the Centurion, a lightweight vehicle with an electric motor, a top speed of 45 mph, and a $6500 price tag. The book is enhanced with superb photos by Lucinda Lewis and some rare black-and-white photos. Recommended for anyone interested in cars or fine photography.
- Jack F. Perretti, Northwestern Connecticut Community Coll., Winsted
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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