The Italians - Beautiful Machines

This beautifully illustrated coffee table book takes readers on a journey through the history of Italian car design, showcasing some of the most iconic and beloved models from the 1920s to the early 2000s.

This coffee-table book delves deeply into the craftsmanship and artistry of vintage cars, showing how Italian car design has been the center of technology, culture and creativity and how Italian designers such as Pininfarina, Zagato, Bertone, Giugiaro, Gandini and Ghia have influenced international car designs and car brands.

With striking archival and contemporary imagery, The Italians - Beautiful Machines reveals the fascinating stories behind some of Italy's most famous cars and what makes them so desirable. This book uses the lens of automotive design to chart the evolution of the culture over the past 100 years. The Italians - Beautiful Machines is an impressive celebration of Italian car design and its lasting influence on design and culture.

Specifications
Title: The Italians
Publisher: Gestalten
Size: 277 x 312 x 35 mm
Size: 400 pages
Weight: 2378 grams
Language: English
Material: Hardcover
ISBN: 9783967041149