Rolls Royce & Bentley [Hardcover]

Graham Robson (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0896892387 | ISBN-13: 978-0896892385 | Publication Date: May 1, 2006

Elegance and sophistication radiate from the pages of this spectacularly illustrated book about the world's most revered automobiles. Although having the means to ride in high style isn't always a possibility, readers can use this book to live large for at least a little while. This stunning new book:
- Explores the "other" great British invasion in extensive historical details useful for automobile historians and collectors
- Features primary models such as the classic Silver Ghost and today's Phantom accompanied by 300+ rare and specially commissioned photos and technical drawings
- Speaks to car enthusiasts' wishful thinking and serves as an ideal gift

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Graham Robson is an automotive historian who has amassed a large archive of rare photos of Rolls-Royce and Bentley cars. With roots in automotive engineering, he's spent the last 30 years writing books about British cars.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: F & W Publications (May 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0896892387
• ISBN-13: 978-0896892385
• Product Dimensions: 11.9 x 9.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,613,784 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Rolls-Royce & Bentley by Graham Robson, September 18, 2006

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J. Butler Jr. (Douglassville, PA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rolls Royce & Bentley (Hardcover)

This book is a piece of crap.
Reasons:
Photography quality is poor
The history of both Rolls-Royce and Bentley is inconsistent in the development of both cars over theie production history
Key areas are abbreviated such as the Phantom II & III and the 20/25. Most custom coachwork is reserved for post WWII while there is not much of a spectrum in the pre-war models.
The printing of the book in a landscape format instead of a portrait format my seem a nice way to presenting full views of the cars but it also cuts down on the author's need to write a whole lot of text.

Give me one of the Dalton Watson books on the Rolls any day of the week.

After all what do you expect from the publisher of a weekly car newspaper - quality?

1.0 out of 5 stars All copies should be sent back to the publisher for recycling, July 10, 2011

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James J. Meredith (Birmingham, AL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rolls Royce & Bentley (Hardcover)

I have an extensive library with a large section on Rolls-Royce and Bentleys. This collection is often lent out. There are only a few books that I would never lend and this book is one of them. There are too many miss-identified photos, even if pretty, and text errors to list. In a reference book meant to teach its subject this is not acceptable. The many errors may be taken as truth by those not as familiar with the subject. Those who are familiar with the subject will be disappointed. I have many books written by Graham Robson and all of them are excellent and contain no errors, even minor ones. Did he actually write this thing? Who researched (and messed up) the photos? I bought a copy at great discount immediately after it was published and after reading it thought perhaps the book had been withdrawn. Unfortunately I was wrong.

2 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars World's best Rolls-Royce & Bentley Book, June 28, 2006

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Douglas J. Qualls "Doug Qualls" (Palm Springs, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rolls Royce & Bentley (Hardcover)

Of all the books I have about these automobiles, this one is the best with excellent copy and wonderful photographs.