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A stunning visual celebration of the world's aircraft and the pioneers who made a dream become a reality.

Introducing Flight - a historical and visual exploration of awe-inspiring aviation over a period of one hundred years, from the earliest aeroplane prototypes to today's supersonic jets, this all-encompassing book about aeroplanes takes you on an action-packed flight to explore some of the greatest commercial and military aircraft ever made.

So fasten your seatbelt and prepare for takeoff as DK takes you on a journey to explore:
-Spectacular photographs and evocative archive images from the Smithsonian collection capture the most memorable events in the history of flight
-300 profiles showcase iconic aircrafts, providing key facts
-Offers a clear and compelling account of aviation history in short, self-contained episodes

Explore stunning photographic galleries of planes, helicopters, and airships, each accompanied by its vital statistics. From the Wright brothers' first powered flight to Concorde's final voyage, Flight takes you sky-high, swooping you through world aviation history. Featuring spectacular photography of iconic aircraft, this book also recounts the feats of pioneers, trailblazers, and jet test pilots, and traces the technological developments so important to aviation's progress.

Memorable moments of aerial warfare and record-breaking flights are recalled alongside more than 250 profiles of innovative aircraft in this book packed with flight facts for the aviation enthusiast. The human experience of flying is documented too, and historical quotes give a glimpse into the thoughts and ambitions of key figures in flight history.

A must-have volume for anyone interested in aircraft, whether a gift or a self-purchase, Flight is an all-encompassing airplane book that has something for everyone to love and enjoy. Aviation enthusiasts of all stripes and ages will be captivated by DK's Flight- a comprehensive and beautifully presented guide to the story of flight.

Explore speed, power and style as you jet across the world with your new-found knowledge on all things aviation!

About the Author:

R.G. Grant trained as a historian at Oxford University. He then worked as a language teacher in Paris and Lisbon before returning home to become a writer. He has written extensively in the fields of military history, general history, current affairs, and biography.

Bask in Formula One glory with this 240-page, large-format tribute to all 33 F1 World Champions, featuring exhilarating photography and expert commentary.

Since the Grand Prix’s start in 1950, just 33 men have achieved the accolade of F1 World Champion. For the first time, legendary F1 commentator Maurice Hamilton and award-winning photographers Bernard and Paul-Henri Cahier bring the heroes of this iconic sport together, in a stunning photographic portrayal of the poise, skill and winning mindset that separates the fast from the furious, the elite from the talented.

Formula One and its champions are brought to life with:
- An exquisitely written profile of each of the 33 F1 World Champions, with key details from the driver’s life and F1 career
- Stunning photography of the drivers and their cars, both on and off the track
- Historic interviews with the sport’s lost heroes, including James Hunt and Ayrton Senna
- Exclusive quotes from icons such as Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg
- A foreword by Bernie Ecclestone, former chief executive of the Formula One Group

Debate has raged over which driver is the best of the best. It is impossible to say. But that will not deter energetic and informed discussion, usually predicated on a personal preference swayed by affection. Each of these champions will have experienced and delivered pulse-raising performances many times over.

With this handsome homage to the most ferocious of sports and the incredible sportsmen who drive at the edge in pursuit of greatness, it is time to choose your favorite F1 Champion.

About the Authors:

Maurice Hamilton has been part of the Formula One scene since 1977 and was the Observer's motor racing correspondent for 20 years. He has written more than 20 books as well as commentating on Formula One for BBC Radio. He is now actively involved with the online community on Twitter and writes several blogs whilst continuing to write books about racing.

The Cahier Archive is the only photographic collection covering the history of the Formula One Championship to have remained in the hands of its original authors. Two photographers have built this archive: Bernard Cahier and his son Paul-Henri, giving the collection two very different styles. Bernard was a reporter and had the gift to make people truly live events through his pictures. Paul-Henri, on the other hand, has always leaned towards an artistic approach to photography. The common ground of their photos though, is that they always go beyond the illustrative dimension.

Compiled and edited by a team of leading Formula One journalists, and featuring written contributions from drivers, team principals and technical directors.

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Bonhams is the world’s go-to source for classic race and sports cars. In this book, the auction house presents a selection of the most breathtaking models and tells their stories

Gentlemen, Start Your Engines! reveals the undeniable icons of the classic car scene. As lovers of exclusive limited series, record-making vehicles, and legendary races themselves, Jared Zaugg and the team at Bonhams went all out in their efforts to collect the best of the best in this publication — and it shows. Every page gives the reader a sense of the intensity of true automobile culture. Large-format images showcase sleek shapes and tactile vintage interiors in loving detail.

The book features a selection of models that go far beyond mere technical stats and gleaming chrome. Rather, they all offer something far more valuable: compelling stories. These include the rare and uniquely configured Lamborghini Miura SV Coupe purchased by rock star Rod Stewart. Or the Bugatti Type 57S Atalante Coupe from 1937 that, after the owner’s death, was rediscovered by his family sitting exactly as he left it nearly a half-century earlier. All the big names are included, but the focus is on what can be found behind the logos and the polished surfaces.

It might only take a slight turn of the ignition, but firing up classic cars also makes great moments in automobile history come to life. Every page of Gentlemen, Start Your Engines! gives the reader a sense of the intensity of true automobile culture. Large-format images showcase sleek shapes and tactile vintage interiors in loving detail. The book was compiled by Jared Zaugg, the man who co-founded what was widely regarded as the most important motorcycle event in the world, the Legend of the Motorcycle: International Concours d’Elegance. Although Zaugg has mostly been associated with motorcycles, in Gentlemen, Start Your Engines! he revels in his other passion, cars — double the number of wheels and double the fun!

In cooperation with Bonhams, one of the world's premier auctioneers of classic cars, Jared Zaugg reveals the undeniable icons of the scene. The book features a selection of models that go far beyond mere technical stats and gleaming chrome. Rather, they all offer something far more valuable: unique stories. These include the rare and uniquely configured Lamborghini Miura SV Coupe purchased by rock star Rod Stewart. Or the Bugatti Type 57S Atalante Coupe from 1937 that, after the owner’s death, was rediscovered by his family sitting exactly as he left it nearly a half-century earlier. Then there are classic beauties such as the Aston Martin DB4 GT, as well as a collection of historical vehicles that call to mind the origin of the word “horsepower” and the automobile’s humble beginning as a noble carriage. All the big names are included, but the focus is on what can be found behind the logos and the polished surfaces. With its striking photographs and compelling texts, Gentlemen, Start Your Engines! truly captures the feeling of these unique cars.

As lovers of exclusive limited series, record-making vehicles, and legendary races themselves, Jared Zaugg and the team at Bonhams went all out in their efforts to collect the best of the best in this publication — and it shows. Gentlemen, Start Your Engines! is a book that celebrates cars. While it will inspire some to dream and fuel envy in others, it offers superb stories for everyone.

Jared Zaugg embodies the lifestyle of a modern adventurer. He is not only an author but also actively involved in motorsport events and international expeditions. Wherever and whenever the world’s motorsport scene gets together, he can usually be found. Zaugg was one of the initiators of the seminal Legend of the Motorcycle: International Concours d’Elegance. In 2011, together with his wife, he established the exclusive men’s shop Bench & Loom, which interprets the classical style of Hemingway and McQueen for the present day.

Founded in England in 1793, Bonhams is the number one address for classic sports and race cars. Along with Sotheby’s and Christie’s, Bonhams is one of the world’s three largest auction houses and offers more than 50 specialist departments worldwide. Headquartered in London, Bonhams has offices in the United States, continental Europe, Australia, and Hong Kong and conducts more than 700 auctions annually.

Ever since the original appearance of their first single-cylinder engine, followed by their twin cylinders, the Harley-Davidson has distinguished itself by imposing its models, owing to their trustworthiness and endurance, and then because of how many competitions they won.

The new Harley-Davidsons have become motorcycles offering modern performances, but which have succeeded in conserving the spirit of the brand and, above all, that special Harley-Davidson character. All you need to do is climb into the saddle and rev up a Harley-Davidson to discover a new motorcycling universe, where the concept of pleasure reveals its full meaning.

And this is the universe that this book invites you to discover, through the history of the brand's main models, embodying nearly 110 years of motorcycling adventures, touching upon tourism, sport, customization, and the simple and outright passion for motorcycles.

Pascal Szymezak, is a journalist who specialise in motorcycles, he began by collaborating with various periodicals and magazines, all related to motorcycling and motorcycle travel. He later became editor-in-chief for a monthly magazine specialising in the Harley-Davidson motorcycle, the new American models, the history, and trips through the country. He is the author and co-author of various books on the Harley-Davidson.

Вы испытаете невероятные приключения с "Харлей-Дэвидсон" и познакомитесь со столетней историей этой когда-то небольшой семейной фирмы, которая сейчас занимает ведущую позицию среди производителей мотоциклов. Также вы узнаете об эволюции мотоциклов и хронике их побед, сможете проникнуть за кулисы мира "Харлей-Дэвидсон", посмеяться над забавными историями из жизни кампании и познакомиться с ее наиболее заметными представителями. А многочисленные фотографии проиллюстрируют лучшие достижения американского мотоконцерна.

Harley Davidson: A Way of Life

To call it a legend is almost an understatement. After more than 50 years of model history, the one millionth Porsche 911 rolled off the production line in May 2017. The number of its fans is many times higher - because the "911" from Zuffenhausen is the epitome of the sports car. And predestined to wave the starting flag for the exciting teNeues book series IconiCars. Even the beginning of the story is worthy of myth.

On 12 September 1963, Porsche presented the 901 model at the IAA in Frankfurt. When series production began the following year, the 901 became the 911, as Peugeot had had all three-digit type designations with a zero in the middle protected. The design of the sports car, for which Ferdinand Alexander Porsche was responsible, provided the stuff of chrome dreams.

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Not only with its innovative technology, striking design and successes in major international racing events - from the 24 Hours of Daytona to the Monte Carlo Rally - has the Porsche 911 left and continues to leave a powerful tyre mark. The pop-cultural impact is also immense. Celebrities such as Arnold Schwarzenegger and Bill Gates have come out as enthusiasts. Steve McQueen drove it in the classic Le Mans.

This exciting book covers design and model history, and includes the most important technical data.

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- For eternity: the first volume of the IconiCars series illuminates the many facets of an evergreen on four wheels with expert knowledge and exciting texts.
- For the fanbase: this book is for all those who join 911 clubs and meet on 911 forums, for collectors and enthusiasts
- For the eye: exciting archive photographs and impressive photos by René Staud (his bestseller The Porsche 911 Book sold over 30,000 copies) provide the external values.

Italian car design engenders a unique sense of passion in drivers and car enthusiasts everywhere. Its great names – Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Lancia, Maserati – are associated with some of the most charismatic and exciting cars ever made, and resonate the world over. This lavishly illustrated book brings together more than 55 of the most important Italian cars designed from 1907 to the present day, each one representing a key moment in Italian car design. With an introduction describing the epic history of Italian motoring and its great marques, a succinct description of each car’s history, design and performance, and the unparalleled photographs of one of the world’s top car photographers, this book is the definitive testament to the original car-styling 'capital' of the world.

A stunning collection of Italian car legends, including many of the most seductive and exhilarating cars ever made
Features biographies of all the key designers, a full technical glossary and details of where the cars may be seen worldwide
This sumptuously produced book will appeal to classic car enthusiasts worldwide

A comprehensive official monograph that provides a complete history of one of the most renowned brands in the luxury automotive landscape.

This lavishly produced volume features the complete collection of all the models produced by Lamborghini from 1963 to the present day, including special editions, unreleased models, and those that underwent significant evolutions. Stunning photography highlights the exquisite lines and lavish details of the vehicles, along with spectacular archival images and technical information celebrating the glamour and excellence of Italian automotive design. The book also includes information on the prominent designers, including Filippo Perini, Walter de Silva, Mitja Borkert, and Marcello Gandini, who created some of the company's most iconic models, such as the Miura, Countach, Aventador, Huracán, and the new Urus as well as astonishing prototypes such as the Marzal, Egoista, and the Terzo Millennio.

This official book is dedicated to the history of the legendary Italian luxury sports car company that was founded in Sant'Agata Bolognese in 1963 by Ferruccio Lamborghini. His dream was to create the perfect car and, more than half a century later, Lamborghini continues to produce sports cars that are sought after and renowned throughout the world for technical innovation, cutting-edge design, and stylish, original use of color.

About the Author:

Antonio Ghini is a journalist and brand marketing and communications specialist who started his career in racing. He worked first at Renault as Director of Communications for Italy, then as Global Director of Communications and Brand Management at Ferrari. Today he works as a journalist and consultant in the automotive sector.

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Liners - The Golden Age chronicles the great era of ocean liner travel from the close of the nineteenth century to the launch of the QE2 and beyond.

A fascinating selection of images from the Getty Images collection documents the pioneers of transportation by rail and by road.

In his unique photo journey, Dieter Klein travels to remote corners of Europe and the United States to find abandoned cars in forgotten places. In shabby backyards and dusty barns, in deserted fields and thick forests, Klein roams strange and isolated places to find once gleaming vehicles left to rust and ruin. From a dented Porsche to a faded Cadillac, a battered VW Beetle to a whole fleet of abandoned military jeeps, Klein's subjects creak with bygone glamour and might. As moss and gnarled branches transform motors into eerie artifacts, Klein's award-winning automobile photography is not only a tribute to classic cars, but also to the transformative power of nature and the enduring intrigue of people and incidents unknown. 

The first photography book of abandoned cars, covering Europe and the United States A fascinating and artful addition to any car lover's library, and for those intrigued by mysterious, forgotten places Each featured car is identified by year and make 160 colour photographs

About the Author:

Dieter Klein is an independent photographer. In 2003, he received the "Beste Reportage" award from Bild der Wissenschaft for his report on robots. Lost Cars won "Best Photography" award at Discovery Days 2017 (Switzerland) and the El Mundo 2018 (Austria).

141 color photographs

Classic cars are widely treasured and held in high regard. However, true luxury cars are those produced in special editions or even built to order. This book covers the most exclusive automotive treasures, showcasing approximately 45 extremely rare models constructed since 1945. Those featured include one-off's built for statesmen, luxury vehicles produced in limited editions for entrepreneurs and pop stars, as well as super-charged sports cars for races such as the Mille Miglia - or the autobahn. Breathtaking color pictures as well as archival photographs round out this elegant volume.

This book presents an anthology of classic custom-built cars, produced since the 1950s as one-offs or in a very limited number. Rare cars, little advertised and often jealously guarded in private collections, when they did not just mysteriously disappear altogether. These elegant and extrovert cars are examples of a concept of luxury that cannot be measured merely in terms of a market, but rather in terms of pure exclusiveness.

A new, lower-priced edition of the international bestseller with more than 20,000 copies sold
Featuring vibrant automotive legends like Pininfarina’s Lancia Florida II and the Ferrari 250 GT designed by Giorgio Giugiaro

•  This crowning volume in the Luxury Toys series is more expansive than ever before
•  The ideal gift for the aesthete or aspiring playboy in your life
•  A must-have for every lover of luxury

The Luxury Toys series has set high expectations during its decade of publication. Now we present its most extravagant incarnation yet.

Every man yearns for the finer things in life, but only a select few can indulge in them as they wish. Some may even get to sample an occasional extravagance that is among the world’s most refined. Browsing through the 304 pages of this incredible oversize volume is like a trip to Aladdin’s cave. Featuring exceptional products and services—the likes of which you may never encounter again—this book is a true representation of every possible fantasy you may have imagined.

Captivating images in luxuriant color portray the finer details of these lavish toys. Whether your ideal of luxury is a customized Gulfstream jet, a private island far from the world’s cares, or a Rolls-Royce to zip around town in, it’s all here waiting for you.