Mario Andretti: World Champion Driver (World Champaion Driver Series) [Illustrated] [Paperback]

Peter Nygaard (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Iconografix; illustrated edition edition (September 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1583880097
• ISBN-13: 978-1583880098
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 1.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #825,768 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1.0 out of 5 stars Not Up to Par, February 24, 2000

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kyle kaulback - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mario Andretti: World Champion Driver (World Champaion Driver Series) (Paperback)

As the United States' and Lotus' most recent Formula One champion, Mario Andretti has become an idol to the Lotus faithful. There is no lack of books detailing the extensive racing career of our Mario, however, these numerous publications are generally expansive and cover the dirt tracks, Champ cars, Stock cars and Sports cars as well as his Formula One success. Mario Andretti Photo Album does the same but is clearly focuses on his Grand Prix career. As such, there is a majority of coverage dedicated to his time with Lotus.

Mario Andretti Photo Album is, as its name suggests, a photo album. The text is limited to a three-page history of Mario's racing exploits and subheadings with each photo. They do a decent job in giving a basic knowledge of his career, but do not give the detailed information that enthusiasts crave. Likewise too much information is repeated from page to page. But the book is not about words. It is a photo album. In that department there is disappointment as well. All of the photos are black and white. The paper they are printed on is poor quality for photo reproduction. There are few photos that details of the cars can be seen. Drama is limited to some facial expressions and some descriptions in the text.

Still, the book does accomplish something worthwhile. It separates Mario's Grand Prix career from the rest of his extensive record. In doing so it covers a great deal of Lotus history. It is too bad the quality of the photos is not up to par.

This review first appeared in the newsletter of Lotus Limited

1.0 out of 5 stars Hate to say it, but..., January 8, 2000

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Don Hodgdon II (Los Angeles , CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mario Andretti: World Champion Driver (World Champaion Driver Series) (Paperback)

This book is rather disappointing. Nygaard's photographs are lackluster and the reproductions are worse than you would find in your daily newspaper. As only the second American to be crowned World Driving Champion, Mario deserves better.

2.0 out of 5 stars Beware.., December 16, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Mario Andretti: World Champion Driver (World Champaion Driver Series) (Paperback)

Beware...this photo book has black and white photos only.