Javelin Photo Archive From Concept to Reality (Paperback)

by C. Zinn II (Author) "I never gave automotive design a second thought years ago..." (more)
Key Phrases: vinyl roof, bottom photograph, top photograph, American Motors, Big Bad, Bob Nixon (more...)

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Product Description
Get an inside look at the development of American Motor's Javelin beginning with the early design stages of the Javelin, including early sketches, interior design, clay work, fiberglass mockups, and show cars. From there move to the actual production models.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Iconografix; Anchor Books an edition (October 12, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1583880712
• ISBN-13: 978-1583880715
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 8.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,058,513 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good theme, but All in Black and White, November 19, 2006

By	Cedar1836 - See all my reviews

I bought both C. Zinn's books "Javelin Photo Archive..." and "AMX Photo Archive...", as well as Patrick Fosters's "AMC Performance Cars Photo Archive". Although its good to see more books on AMC cars, I was dissapointed, and not expecting these books to all be in Black & White only. Not a trace of color! Although I do feal that the two books by C. Zinn, have more of a purpose in the "concept to Reality" theme, rather than just being picture books. Given the price of these paperback books, and because it was not obvious from the Amazon description, I thought it was a good idea to at least let others know. If you like color, this book is not gong to have any. Try Larry Mitchell's "AMC Muscle Cars", or, "AMX &Javelin Gold Portfolio".
Bottom line: I appreciate the effort put in the concept to reality theme, but a little disappointing for me. It would have been a great book if it was in color for a little more money.

4.0 out of 5 stars Memories of my First Car, June 28, 2006

By	John C. Scala "JACE" (Stanhope, NJ USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

My first car was a 1970 AMC Javelin SST. I only have two pictures of it, both taken in the winter and both blurry. This book will take you through the design history and concepts behind what eventually became known as a 'muscle car'. My only regret is that so few Jav's exist that photos are fewer than I'd hoped, but those included are awesome! It brought back my "first car" memories, and the only memories stronger than that are of your first girlfriend. If I had only known back in the Seventies that my Javelin would be so valued today. This book will bring it all back.

5.0 out of 5 stars Chris is a true car fan, December 11, 2002

By A Customer

Chris is a true car fan. He knows his stuff and he knows how to write about what he really loves. He puts 100% of his time to write and for that reason he dose a wonderful job. It was great reading this book.