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Cosmic Motors: Spaceships, Cars and Pilots of Another Galaxy (German Edition) (Paperback)

by Daniel Simon (Illustrator)
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Come explore the vehicle designs of a far away galaxy called Galaxion where futuristic concepts exist in everyday life. Nine different spaceships, pods, race cars, giant trains, warships and balloons from various planets of the Galaxion system are shown from concept to completion. Daniel Simon is an established senior car designer who has spent the last several years focusing his talents on futuristic concepts for such automakers as Bugatti and Lamborghini. In his first book, Cosmic Motors, each chapter shows the design process of a unique vehicle, from the first ideation sketches to the stunningly detailed 3-D models to the final photorealistic full spread renderings. Join Daniel in this virtual world of visionary vehicles!

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  • Paperback: 171 pages
  • Publisher: Design Studio Press; illustrated edition edition (December 17, 2007)
  • Language: English, German
  • ISBN-10: 1933492279
  • ISBN-13: 978-1933492278
  • Product Dimensions: 11.9 x 9 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #40,434 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Transportation Designer's Dream, March 1, 2008
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I have to say that I am very pleased with the illustrations and drwaings that Daniel Simon has cretaed for this book. The stories are entertaining to read and the illustrations are great. If you are looking for clean drawings, you will find it here. A lot of 3D renderings are shown for the final piece of each major vehicle he produces for the book, but there are nice progression pages that show Simon going from rough drawing concepts, to refined pen drawings with photoshop shading to complete detail perfect images. If you are a car designer, want to be one, or appreciate them, you need this in your library.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Into a pixel-perfect future, November 15, 2008
Very impressive! I haven't seen future concepts as good as this since I bought a copy of Syd Mead's 'Sentinel' in the late seventies. Interestingly, on page 126, Daniel Simon credits Mead as the inspiration for the staging and vehicle concepts of his work and on page 127 there is a concept car with romantic princess and a tiger on a leash: pure Mead.

Any future fan will love this book. Based around the mythical Cosmic Motors Company located in the middle of the Galaxion Galaxy. The companies nine vehicles are presented in stunning color digital reality and you really have to see this work to appreciate the love and control Simon has put into each image. He says all his work is produced using Autodesk AliasStudio software. As well as the color imagery each unit has plenty of concept art in sepia and black.

The thing that really grabbed me about the images is the used look. This is tech that has been used out there in the galaxies, dirt, scratches, wisps of smoke or dirty exhausts suggests hard working units. Another thing that gives everything a cool look is all the bits of lettering and graphics that seem to pepper racing cars, jets and other bits of high technology. Syd Mead's art used some of this material but had to hand-letter the stuff, now software makes it much easier, precise and credible.

The book is a handsome design job with 175 screen on art paper. All the art has captions and a sort of running story involving the vehicles and their use in the future. Fans of virtual reality art will love it and this raises the obvious question: when will the second edition be out!

***SEE SOME INSIDE PAGES by clicking 'customer images' under the cover.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing concept design with perfect execution on details, November 29, 2008
Length:: 0:27 Mins

In this book contains some of the best 3D vehicle renderings I've ever seen. There are spaceships, cars and bikes.

You have seen the ships from Star Wars, now imagine the vehicles are 10 times sleeker. That's what you get in this book.

Daniel Simon has also include over hundreds of his concept design sketches for his vehicles. Not only that, he has provided interesting back stories into the history of the vehicles.

What is Cosmic Motors?

Cosmic Motors is an independent manufacturer of vehicles of all kinds, located in the center of the Galaxion Galaxy. CoMo, as it is affectionately referred to by its fans, was founded by the famous Redooa brothers in the Galaxion year 8966-B. (From the book)

The most amazing part of the book is the super realistic renders. Those sexy models standing beside the vehicles are real life models. They are composited onto the 3D illustration later on. Details are added later, such as reflections of the models and mechanics on the glossy car surfaces. The photos, no, illustrations are printed big for showing off all the glorious details. They are so good I have hard time believing they are not real.

This book is highly recommended for concept artists into futuristic designs and vehicles.

There are more pictures of the book on my blog. Just visit my Amazon profile for the link.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding.
7 years into pursuing my craft I generally don't buy books by other artists. It's mainly so that my work won't be influenced by anyone else, but when I came across Daniel Simon's... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Christopher T. Donnelly

5.0 out of 5 stars Cosmic Motors - Out of this world
This book shows stunning images created by Daniel Simon. The book shows a variety of futuristic vehicles that show a high level of detail. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mark A. Russell

5.0 out of 5 stars A new art
The future has never been so close as in this pictures!!!
The cure of the details is simply shocking!
Published 5 months ago by Rampone Francesco

5.0 out of 5 stars excelence
i was very glad to receive my book in perfect conditions. the price is really worthy: the quantity and quality of its contents are great! Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Really awesome book!
I am an avid Syd Mead fan and Daniel Simon just about matches him, possibly surpassing Syd in the form of including real, tangible models with his artwork. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars long time to wait... for damaged goods
Im not sure this is the kind of review amazon is expecting me to write. But here goes anyway. The "Cosmic motors" is a fantastic piece of work made under enviable circumstances... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Book
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Published 7 months ago by Orion

5.0 out of 5 stars Sexy Book
Very futuristic and sexy. Awesome renderings and concept cars. Great price. Was a nice gift for anyone into cars old or new.
Published 7 months ago by L. Krueckeberg

5.0 out of 5 stars An amazing book!
I first read this book in 'Top Gear' magazine, checked out the website, and then discovered that Amazon were selling the book cheaper! It's an incredible book! Read more
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I ordered this item, says sent by USPS - USPS says they attempted delivery and left a notice to redeliver. USPS did NO leave such a notice, and there is no record beyond that. Read more
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