Formula 1 in Camera 1960-69 [Hardcover]

Paul Parker (Author)

Book Description

Series: In Camera | Publication Date: February 1, 2007

The third title in this Formula 1 history series, this incredible book covers in detail the 1960s - what many consider the last golden decade of the sport.

Offering the same combination of informative text, race statistics and glorious color photography as the books on the 1970s and 1980s, it brings alive the heroic era of Jim Clark, Graham Hill, Stirling Moss, Jackie Stewart, John Surtees, Bruce McLaren, Jack Brabham and Jochen Rindt.

For many fans, this was the era when Formula 1 was at its peak--thrilling and dangerous, but still a sport.

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About the Author

Paul Parker, author of Formula 1 in Camera 1970-79 and former photo archivist for the Ludvigsen Library, is a respected writer and photographic researcher on historic motor racing topics. He lives in Switzerland.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: Haynes Publishing (February 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1844252183
• ISBN-13: 978-1844252183
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 9.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #866,674 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Spectacular, January 13, 2007

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J. Gangloff (Upstate New york) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Formula 1 in Camera 1960-69 (Hardcover)

This is a beautiful book. This is the newest release in the Formula 1 in camera series and I believe this is the best one yet. The photographs are excellent and portray racing as a sport rather than a commercial advertisment as it sometimes appears today, although it is apparent that toward the end of the decade things were changing. Clark, Brabham, Rindt, Surtees they're all in this book. I believe Haynes Publishing, the publisher, does the best job of any in quality image production and this book is evidence of that. The author's text brilliantly described the images and the times.
Buy this book, you won't be disappointed.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great review of the past greats, January 23, 2008

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Simon Istvan Janos - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Formula 1 in Camera 1960-69 (Hardcover)

After buying and reading the 1970s and 1980s Formula 1 in Camera books, I could hardly wait for the third edition of this great photo album. Even though I've read a slightly disheartening review here about the poor picture quality of the latest edition, I must say I can't share them. Of course there are some pictures that aren't pin-sharp, but what can one expect from the photo machinerey of the 1960s? Same time, lots of them are so sharp and colourful, which makes this album really exceptional amongst historical Formula 1 books.
Talking about pictures: in total there are 316 photos in the book but there are only around 50 showing non-British (or non-American) teams/cars/drivers. Which means that the book has a quite strong bias towards Anglo-Saxon F1 teams and drivers. But in the era of great British and Australian race car constructors, such as BRM, Lotus or Brabham, this is hardly a surprise! That is the only reason for my 4-star rating.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding, April 1, 2007

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This review is from: Formula 1 in Camera 1960-69 (Hardcover)

This is a wonderful book with great photographs documenting a very dangerous time in motor racing. Eventhough it was during "my era", I think anyone with an interest in the sport would appreciate and truly enjoy the photos and information presented on some of the world's greatest drivers. This is a book you will open often.