Inside the Rolls-Royce & Bentley Styling Department 1971 to 2001 by Graham Hull

Inside the Rolls-Royce & Bentley Styling Department 1971 to 2001 by Graham Hull

A unique and personal account of young designer's journey after joining that most prestigious of marques, Rolls-Royce. Sometimes eccentric, often humorous, the workings of this uniquely British institution during a period of immense change are described in detail.

This is a well produced book with good illustrations.. to anyone with an interest in either marque, this book represents a new insightful approach from an interestingly different viewpoint, with some excellent renderings and illustrations along the way. BDC Review Books by stylists are fairly rare, and for such a famous company, comparatively little has been written in any context about the Rolls Royce and Bentley operation at Crewe, so Graham Hull's book is doubly welcome ... A fascinating account of how two of the most famous marques in the world were designed and built effectively by a cottage industry and one which, thanks to the needs-must school of ingenuity, survived into the twenty-first century. Kieron Fennelly A superb book! Oldtimer Magazine/ Dreamcar Magazine this is a useful reference as well as a fine read. Classic & Sports Car (UK) a really interesting read that shows just how much goes on behind the scenes! New Zealand Classic Car A long overdue book by pretty much the only person who could have written it. The Flying Lady This is the most interesting book on Rolls-Royce and the development of the cars ever printed. That's all you need to know. Get it for yourself and buy a copy for your buddy too. You won't be able to put it down. The Modern Car Funny, touching and immensely readable this book by Graham Hull offers a rare human glimpse into the pressured world behind the cold if starkly beautiful shiny metal exteriors of two of the world's most fought-over mechanical masterpieces. Thoroughly recommended. Lavishly illustrated and jolly good value for money. Big End A highly interesting insider report. British Classics. We're always intrigued by stories written by former Crewe workers, hence our interest in this hefty hardback written by the man who started out as an apprentice designer at Rolls-Royce and ended up as the company's chief stylist. It charts the personal progress of Graham Hull and the company he worked for over a thirty-year period. But more importantly it provides an insight into some of the fascinating design proposals, particularly from the 1980s onwards - when the potential of Bentley finally began to be realised after many years of neglect. It's a highly recommended title for anyone who enjoys reading about the company - and the people - behind the cars. - Rolls-Royce & Bentley Driver.

Graham Hull, an early graduate from the world-famous Royal College of Art Automotive Design course, joined Rolls-Royce and Bentley Motors, Crewe, in 1971. He became Chief Stylist, responsible for both marques in the mid ‘80s, and was deeply involved in the spectacular re-birth of Bentley. He remained at Crewe after BMW bought Rolls-Royce, and VW bought Bentley, leaving in 2001. During his time at Crewe, he worked closely with the seven Managing Directors at the factory. Very much a hands-on enthusiast, he was not only responsible for creating artwork, but was involved in several of his own one-off vehicle projects.

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ISBN 13	9781845846015
ISBN 10	184584601X
Title	Inside the Rolls-Royce & Bentley Styling Department 1971 to 2001
Author	Graham Hull
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	David & Charles
Year published	2014-02-15
Number of pages	176
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.