Art of the Formula 1 Race Car - Hardcover

Codling, Stuart; Murray, Gordon

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0760337314 ISBN 13: 9780760337318

Publisher: Motorbooks, 2010

Synopsis

For Art of the Formula 1 Race Car, master automotive photographer James Mann brings a selection of these spectacular machines into the studio, and through his lens we see not just the engineering brilliance of these cars, but also their inherent beauty: They are works of art, the fascinating results of Formula 1s mix of competition, creativity, and human ingenuity. With historical and technological profiles by noted F1 journalist Stuart Codling and commentary from championship-winning car designer Gordon Murray, this book is the ultimate homage to the ultimate breed of race car.

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About the Author

Stuart Codling is one of Formula 1's pre-eminent photojournalists. His twelve-year career in motorsport has taken him from riding pillion with World Superbike champion Neil Hodgson to snowboarding with FIA President Max Mosley--and being shouted at by Eddie Irvine. He has worked in Formula 1 since 2001, writing for the world-leading magazines Autosport and F1 Racing. This is his first book.James Mann is one of the world's leading car and motorcycle photographers, with more than twenty years of experience shooting for car and bike publications, the motor industry, and businesses all over the world. His work has appeared within and on the covers of more than forty books and has provided stunning visuals for numerous magazines, including Classic and Sportscar, CAR magazine, Automobile Quarterly, Autocar, Motorsport, Automobile magazine, and many others. His advertising clients include Aston Martin, Rolls-Royce, BMW, and Toyota, amongst others. James is the author of the Motorbooks title How to Photograph Cars. Visit his website at: www.mannphoto.co.uk.Journalist and broadcaster Stuart Codling has worked in motorsports for over a decade, covering sports cars in the United States before joining F1 Racing, the worlds best-selling Formula 1 magazine. He has ridden pillion with World Superbike Champion Neil Hodgson, gone snowboarding with (former) FIA President Max Mosley, and been sworn at by ex-Ferrari F1 driver Eddie Irvine. He has appeared as an F1 expert on TV and radio, has hosted for Renault F1, and contributes to F1 Racing, Autosport, and Autocar. He is the author of the Motorbooks bestsellers Art of the Formula 1 Race Car and Real Racers. Read more about him on his website: www.stuartcodling.com.James Mann is one of the world's leading car and motorcycle photographers, with more than 20 years of experience shooting for enthusiast publications, the motor industry, and businesses around the world. His work has appeared within and on the covers of more than 50 books and has provided stunning visuals for numerous magazines, including Classic and Sports Car, CAR magazine, Forza, The Sunday Times, and Automobile magazine as well as being chosen to photograph the British Auto Legends stamps for the Royal Mail. His advertising clients include Aston Martin, BMW, and Toyota, among others. James is the photographer of the Motorbooks titles Art of the Formula 1 Race Car, Form follows function: Art of the Super Car, Art of the Le Mans Race Car and The Art of Ducati. Visit his website at www.jamesmann.comStuart Codling is one of Formula 1's pre-eminent photojournalists. His twelve-year career in motorsport has taken him from riding pillion with World Superbike champion Neil Hodgson to snowboarding with FIA President Max Mosley--and being shouted at by Eddie Irvine. He has worked in Formula 1 since 2001, writing for the world-leading magazines Autosport and F1 Racing. This is his first book.James Mann is one of the world's leading car and motorcycle photographers, with more than twenty years of experience shooting for car and bike publications, the motor industry, and businesses all over the world. His work has appeared within and on the covers of more than forty books and has provided stunning visuals for numerous magazines, including Classic and Sportscar, CAR magazine, Automobile Quarterly, Autocar, Motorsport, Automobile magazine, and many others. His advertising clients include Aston Martin, Rolls-Royce, BMW, and Toyota, amongst others. James is the author of the Motorbooks title How to Photograph Cars. Visit his website at: www.mannphoto.co.uk.

From the Back Cover

Formula 1: the pinnacle of motorsport. This is the world s most popular form of racing, featuring the world s greatest drivers competing in the most technologically advanced cars ever created, machines designed and built by some of history s most brilliant engineering minds. For Art of the Formula 1 Race Car, master automotive photographer James Mann has brought a selection of these spectacular machines into the studio, and through his lens we see not just the engineering brilliance of these cars, but also their inherent beauty. They are works of art, the fascinating results of Formula 1 s mix of competition, creativity, and human ingenuity. With historical and technological profiles by Formula 1 writer Stuart Codling, and commentary from multiple-championship-winning designer Gordon Murray, this book is the ultimate homage to the ultimate breed of race car.

From the Inside Flap

A feast for the eyes of motorsports fans and photography aficionados alike, Art of the Formula 1 Race Car profiles sixteen Grand Prix cars, covering nearly sixty years of Formula 1 history. From the Alfa Romeo 158 that carried Giuseppe Farina to the first F1 world championship in 1950 to Lewis Hamilton s 2008 title-winning McLaren MP4-23, every era of the sport s history is covered with breathtaking photography by James Mann, engaging historical profiles by Stuart Codling, and insightful commentary from championship-winning designer Gordon Murray.

Cars profiled

Alfa Romeo 158

Maserati 250F

Mercedes-Benz W196 streamliner

Lancia D50

BRM P57

Brabham BT20

Lotus 49B

Lotus 72

Tyrrell 003

Tyrrell P34

Ferrari 312T3

Williams FW07

McLaren MP4/4

Leyton House CG901

Jordan 191

Williams FW14

Ferrari F1-2000

McLaren MP4-23

Edition details

• Publisher: Motorbooks
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0760337314
• ISBN 13: 9780760337318
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 208