Car Emblems by Giles Chapman
With over 1,000 illustrations, this indispensable and entertaining book reveals the fascinating secrets behind the genesis and evolution of 125 car emblems from around the world, including every significant one currently in use and dozens more classic examples. Why is the logo for the Ferrari a galloping horse? What year did Jaguar begin displaying their namesake wild cat as the hood ornament? Inside Car Emblems, you will find the secrets to the origin of the emblems: where the emblem came from as well as its evolution through the years. Learn the development and meaning of every car logo worldwide with over 1,000 illustrations of classic as well as contemporary designs. Car Emblems is the reference book for every car lover, who can name all the emblems as they see them. From the blue and white checkered BMW pattern to the Ram head on the front of every Dodge RAM truck, care emblems give each make and model its identity and also tells us something of its history. The detailed illustrations give readers an inside look into the history of vehicles as well as the history of the manufacturers who create them. Car Emblems is an essential reference source for every car aficionado.Giles Chapman is an award-winning writer and commentator on the industry, history, and culture of cars. He has worked across a vast array of media for 35 years, which includes writing 50 books on a diverse range of subjects. One of them, My Dad Had One of Those, is among the most popular car books of all time, with over 180,000 copies sold. Chapman also served as editor-in-chief of three titles for DK: The Car Book, The Classic Car Book, and Drive, published internationally in numerous languages and to wide acclaim. Chapman’s Car Compendium won the Montagu of Beaulieu Trophy in 2008. His interviews with people whose lives are in, around, and sometimes even opposed to cars appear regularly in newspapers and magazines, and he has written widely on car design and its impact on the wider world. Chapman’s career began in automotive industry consultancy before moving into magazine publishing, where he was editor of Classic & Sports Car, the world’s best-selling classic car magazine. Since 1994, he has contributed to dozens of famous newspapers and magazines. Besides his own books, he’s worked as editor, advisor, and consultant to many other authors and publishers. Chapman also founded the Royal Automobile Club’s Motoring Book of The Year Award, and he appears regularly on TV and radio commenting on motoring and automotive industry issues. He lives in Kent, UK.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780785831334 |
| ISBN 10 | 0785831339 |
| Title | Car Emblems |
| Author | Giles Chapman |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Chartwell Books |
| Year published | 2015-10-12 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |