| Author: | Philip J. Jarrett |
Spiffing gift book for aviation fanatics everywhere. Hello chaps! You know, I've spent the best years of my life in dogfights flying some of the world's finest aeroplanes - now I find all my favourites are in this jolly old book, "The Colour Encyclopedia of Incredible Aeroplanes". From my old chariot the Spitfire right throug... read more
| Author: | Yacht and Sail |
A lavish survey of the world's most prestigious yacht clubs. Yachting is steeped in tradition, and this handsome volume is a gorgeous, refined collection of the world's top yacht clubs, where sportsmanship is combined with an appreciation for fine living and elegant society. From the Yacht Club Italiano, one of the oldest on ... read more
| Author: | Roberto Bonetto |
From the first Ferrari 125 S in 1947 to the Ferrari 590 GTO of 2010, the automobiles of the Cavallino Rampante (prancing horse) have marked the history of motoring on the roadway as well as on the racetrack. The fascinating line; the inimitable red of the chassis, now become paradigm; the power and unmistakable sound of the V... read more
| Author: | Simon Heptinstall |
Whether you're a vintage car spotter or an armchair petrol head, 1001 Cars To Dream Of Driving Before You Die brings you the world's best cars - Corvettes from the United States, MGs from the UK, Mazdas from Japan and Holdens from Australia. One of the first truly global guides to cars, they're all here: from Henry Ford's pio... read more
| Author: | Dorling Kindersley |
This is the definitive visual history of the automobile. "The Car Book" stylishly shows you everything you might want to know about the history of the automobile. With stunning visual images and over 2,000 cars featured, the evolution of the car is tracked from decade to decade and across international borders, from India's A... read more
| Author: | Giles Chapman |
This is a nostalgic look at the world's best-loved and most significant automobiles. You can drive down memory lane with this celebration of 150 of the world's greatest cars, from the weird and wonderful to the largest, fastest and most infamous. From 0 to 150 take a journey through the first steam-powered vehicles and the Mo... read more
Enter a world of luxurious indulgence with a select assortment of products and technical innovations for our gentlemen friends. Covering electronics, transport, accessories and gadgets, this truly is a dazzling array. For many men these coveted objects will represent dreams they've held since childhood. Without exception, the... read more
| Author: | Andrew Edwards |
Fixed-wheel cycling has today become the coolest form of urban transport, giving rise to a global fixed-wheel culture. "Fixed" is the first book to document fixed-wheel culture. The authors have travelled to cities around the world to examine at first hand the intersections between the fixed-wheel bikes design and its racing ... read more
| Author: | teNeues |
These luxury toys offer fine detailing, craftsmanship, design, and materials. Whether you feel envy or a rush of acquisitive frenzy will depend purely on you. One thing is for sure: you'll be entertained by the spectacular photography and tantalising descriptions.
| Author: | David Rapley |
'Racing Bicycles: 100 Years of Steel' features racing bikes from the last 100 years. Spectacular photography of racing machines from the Tour de France, the Olympics and World Championships, as well as bikes for everyday use. This breathtaking new compilation gathers a hand-picked selection of bicycles from Europe and Austra... read more
| Author: | Rainer W. Schlegmilch |
Starting in the late 1960s but especially in the 70s, the most innovative Italian coachbuilders from Bertone to Pininfarina, took on a new and creative mindset where it came to car design. With fantastical wedge-shaped speedsters, their goal was nothing less than reimagining the car. Many of their ideas - as reflected in the ... read more
| Author: | Francois Chevalier |
This is a spectacular celebration of classic sailing yachts, selected for their beauty and style, and each with a story to tell. From Altair to Shamrock, Cambria to Moonbeam, each yacht featured is significant in her own way, whether for her racing achievements, her lineage, the grace and beauty of her lines or her particu... read more
| Author: | Peter C. Smith |
The stunning elegance and luxurious interiors of today's vast fleet of cruise liners remains unrecorded in all but holiday brochures. This book gives a complete overview of the cream of these ships, today's queens of the sea.
Each liner is illustrated and described with colour illustrations of external and interior view... read more
| Author: | Tim Fischer |
ABC Local Radio's hugely successful podcast series The Great Train Show unearthed thousands of train enthusiasts across the country. Hosted by former deputy PM and renowned train obsessive Tim Fischer, the series covered such topics as the restoration of locomotives, childhood train memories, the importance of rail during war... read more
| Author: | BBC |
From amphibious automobiles to record-breaking supercars, "Top Gear's 100 Maddest Cars" is a truly bonkers collection of the craziest cars we've ever encountered. From the amazing and ambitious to the downright rubbish, this book is packed with facts and stats on the strangest things on four (and sometimes more) wheels. Even ... read more
| Author: | Fiat |
A visual celebration of the iconic car of Italy's fashionable 'dolce vita' boom years. The Fiat 500, which began production in 1957, is the iconic car of Italy's free-spirited 'boom years', when Italian films, fashion, and design took the world by storm. The car remains immortalized in America's imagination and is much sought... read more
| Author: | Guy Andrews |
This book is the complete guide to specifying and buying your dream bike. Each chapter covers a particular part of the bike, from the frame, to forks, headsets, wheels, tyres, hubs, gear components, chains, brakes, saddles, handlebars, pedals, water bottle cages, and accessories. Including beautiful studio images of the lates... read more
| Author: | Frank Orel |
The best Porsche images by Frank M. Orel. This turbo-charged book is an exciting thrill ride for all lovers of the Porsche experience. As you browse, you embark on a nostalgic, image-packed journey through the annals of high-performance motor engineering and design. 287 pages. 370 x 295mm
| Author: | Grant Petersen |
"Just Ride" is the single best book for any newly passionate or well-established bike rider. It simplifies bike riding to the essentials, plus plenty of fun, smart stuff. As the author of this manifesto on the best way to ride, Grant Petersen takes no prisoners. His wise words will muffle the noisy show-offs who tout unnecess... read more
