A stunningly illustrated tribute to all things car, Automotive celebrates the ingenuity and usability of cars, trucks and motorbikes past, present and future.From Karl Benz's Motorwagon, through to the flashiest, super-fast cars of today, Automotive is a spectacular look at the history of road vehicles throughout the world, and the fantasy and jaw-dropping awe they evoke.Packed full of iconic models including the rip-roaring Hot Rods and luxurious limousines, Automotive is also jam-packed with some of the coolest and fastest races of all time, including the terrifying Isle of Man TT, the gruelling Monaco Grand-Prix, Automotive makes a stunning gift or reference book for car lovers of all ages.Beautiful artwork by the award-winning artist Ryo Takemasa, makes this book one that can be enjoyed over and over again.
CONTRIBUTORS: Matt Ralphs
EAN: 9781800783171
COUNTRY: United Kingdom
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WEIGHT: 690 g
HEIGHT: 308 cm
PUBLISHED BY: Templar Publishing
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GENRE: JUVENILE NONFICTION / Sports & Recreation / Motor Sports, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Transportation / Cars & Trucks, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Transportation / Motorcycles
WIDTH: 244 cm
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Interest age: from c 9 years, Motor cars: general interest, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Transport and vehicles
Matt Ralphs (Author) Matt Ralphs worked as an editor for many years, and now writes children's non-fiction and middle grade fiction, often with a focus on history, myths and folklore. His dark adventure novels Fire Girl and Fire Witch were published by Macmillan Children's Books. He currently has non-fiction projects in development with Nosy Crow and Bonnier. He lives on the Grand Union Canal on a boat called Nostromo.Ryo Takemasa (Illustrator) Ryo Takemasa is multi award-winning illustrator based in Tokyo, Japan. He graduated from Musashino Art University in 2010. Ryo's illustrations are used for a wide range of work worldwide including cook books, travel guides, editorial commissions, posters and much more. He is a member of the Tokyo Illustrators Society.
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