Carrozzieri Italian/Italian Coachbuilders: I maestri dello stile/ The masters of style

But in spite of the dimensions and importance of their work, the Italian body stylists were often undervalued. This book brings together the profiles of no fewer than 36 of the best known stylists in the history of Italian car design: they include Allemano, Bertone, Castagna, Ghia, Pininfarina, Touring, Vignale and Zagato. For more than a half century Italian body builders were the leaders of world style, generating creativity, a trend towards innovation and an ability of execution that appears super-human today. The aesthetic values and technology expressed by their work transmitted Italian culture and genius across the globe. Their creations were multiplied in millions of examples, influencing taste and trends in car design, among other things, in every corner of the world. The story of each one of them is told through the extraordinary wealth of their iconographic patrimony, most of which have never been published.The body stylists appearing in this book are: Allemano, Balbo, Bertone, Boano, Boneschi, Castagna, Colli, Ellena, Fantuzzi, Fissore, Francis Lombardi, Frua, Garavini, Ghia,

A necessary addition to a quality automotive library but the lack of an index is a glaring omission. Motor_Memories This is a serious reference work that is useful, but barely usable. Given the enormous amount of information and the need to cross-reference it, I find it inexcusable that an index is not included.Anyone interested in coachbuilders is bound to be at least as interested in designers. Unf. Too Short John A. Ward I loved the book but it is too short. There are many more cars to see. But great picture of a 'Golden Age' of auto building with specialty manufacturers. Makes me very sorry I didn't find a way to keep the 2 cars in the book that I have owned in my time. Too little money, time, space bu. Five Stars michael a. lugo Very Complete Wonderful photographs

Trust us; this is not just another coffee table book about Italian coach builders, but as close as we will probably come to a bible. - VeloceToday