Andre Citroen: Engineer,Explorer, Entrepreneur [Hardcover]

John Reynolds (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 30, 2006

This will be a much-expanded version of a title originally published by Sutton in 1996, remade into a larger format with 120,000 words (50% more than before) and 220 photos (three times as many as before).

Editorial Reviews

Review

Practical Classics Monthly (UK), January 2007

“The text is engaging but it’s the pictures that really grab you … there’s something of interest on every page … Many of the photos are previously unpublished making this a fascinating book.”

About the Author

John Reynolds is a specialist Citroen author, with books on the DS, Traction Avant and 2CV to his credit, as well as the Citroen title in our 'Classic Makes' series (H896).

Product Details

• Hardcover: 208 pages
• Publisher: Haynes Publishing; Revised edition (November 30, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1844253201
• ISBN-13: 978-1844253203
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 9.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #214,628 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #70 in Books > Professional & Technical > Automotive > Pictorial

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Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Definitive English Lanquage Book on AC, May 5, 2007

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Citroën Quarterly (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Andre Citroen: Engineer,Explorer, Entrepreneur (Hardcover)

"Just as the word Camembert conveys the pungent character of French cheeses, and Gitanes the powerful aroma of French tobacco, so the word Citroën has come to symbolize the distinctive flavor of French Cars." So began John Reynolds initial biography of André Citroën, "The Henry Ford of France", published in 1996, (reviewed in CQ Vol 15 #1). Mr. Reynolds pursuit of knowledge in all things Citroën did not end there and with this latest work he has gone that extra step to improve on his earlier work. He has been aided in this endeavor by his publisher and has also had assistance from the Citroën family.

The format and layout of a book is of great importance and in this instance the large format, glossy pages and wealth of photographs have greatly improved on the earlier work, which resembled a text book. The content and substance of the work has also been improved throughout the book and especially with the expansion of the chapter "Citroën without Citroën" dealing with the success that came to the Traction and to Citroën Automobiles almost immediately after the Michelin takeover. The addition of a Postscript, which received the assistance of the Citroën family and a Foreword by Philippe Citroën give this biography the imprimatur of the Citroën family and adds insight into their lives after the death of André.

André Citroën is an excellent English language biography and a must read for Citroënistes and automotive enthusiasts.

Citroen Quarterly

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5.0 out of 5 stars A must for anyone interested in Citroen, January 22, 2008

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Graham Anderson (Sydney, Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Andre Citroen: Engineer,Explorer, Entrepreneur (Hardcover)

A excellent insight into the birth of the European car industry and the

foresight of an Industrialist who was lightyears ahead in his ability

to foresee the requirments of the 20th century in providing transport to

meet the changing world and dare to be different in his approach! I recommend this book to anyone who doubts their insight.