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~ Tony Lewin (Author) "There are probably as many answers to this question as there are professional designers - and non-professionals can no doubt be relied upon to supply..." (more)
Key Phrases: great car design, concept cars, design director, Pinin Farina, Alfa Romeo, Range Rover (more...)
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This book describes how car design and technology work through the eyes of the most talented and powerful car designers in the world. The interviews give a deep understanding of why we see what we see on the highways of the world. Author Tony Lewin has been a highly regarded magazine editor on the world stage for so long that some of the top young guns revealing all in this book were hanging on his words just a few years ago.

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  • Paperback: 204 pages
  • Publisher: Motorbooks; 1st edition (October 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0760316414
  • ISBN-13: 978-0760316412
  • Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.2 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #40,337 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good...., January 18, 2005
When I first looked into this book at a bookstore, I thought it was an interesting read, but it seemed a little vague. I eventually brought it months later and I have to admit that it's actually pretty good. They nicely intergrated everything into sections, such as the history of car design, current car design leaders and drawing techniques. The whole thing looks professional and is nicely told all around. It really is a good read.

One thing that did bother me, and also contributed to the 4-star rating rather than 5, was that the drawing techniques and tutorial section had been ripped off from wwwDOTcardesignnewsDOTcom

If you only want to buy the book for the drawing lesson, just head to the site I mentioned. It has the EXACT tutorials the book has, and for free!
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars The name says it all, March 4, 2008
If you are looking for a book about car drawing, skip this one. As the name says, its about design. There are many insights on what designers search when sketching a car, but very few tips on how to actually draw it by yourself (as it was already commented, you can find the tutorials in the internet - for free). That said, this is a very good book. It depicts the creative process behind the design, it teaches you how to see a car, and shows how some of the greatests (read Patrick Le Quement) do it themselves. It is nicely organized, with enough pictures so you won't need your imagination to understand what they are talking about. Not perfect, but surely very good. Strongly recommended.
If you want to get the whole pack, design+drawing, I recommend buying this book together with "How to draw cars like a pro", like I did. Ýou won't regret doing so.
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8 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Finally! A car lover's dream!, January 26, 2004
A must have! Whether you design cars for a living or have a passion for car design, this book is car lover's dream! The interviews are insightful and engaging and the knowledge shared magnificent. Straight from the top pros in the business. A great gift for anyone who loves cars and the art of car design as much as I do!
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3.0 out of 5 stars How To Design Cars Like a Pro
Yes quite an interesting book......sadly its not quite as easy as the book says, but interesting non the less. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Kevin E. Pickett

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!
How To Design Cars Like a Pro it's a Great Book ! Excelent for Design Students and enthusist of drawing , ideal book to keep practicing and know very good drawing techniques... Read more
Published 24 months ago by Pablo Villaronga

2.0 out of 5 stars Definitely not for beginner ...
I bought this book, and I find it that this book is not meant for beginner artist wishing to pursue proper car drawing insights. Read more
Published on September 24, 2007 by Tommy

5.0 out of 5 stars The first step into car design should be made with this book in hand
Before I bought this book I thought it would be full of tutorials, and I was wrong. actually you can get those tutorials on the web. Read more
Published on August 23, 2007 by D. SASSON

5.0 out of 5 stars Buying directly from Amazon saves you time and nerves!
I ordered this book on 12/15/06 (Friday) as a Xmas gift, got it in the mail 12/18/06 (Monday)! Was really surprised it got here so fast. What else could be said here? Read more
Published on January 20, 2007 by Svetlana Khalfina

5.0 out of 5 stars How To Design Cars Like A Pro
It was a gift for my son who loved it and was thrilled with the content.
Published on January 18, 2007 by M. P. Walker

5.0 out of 5 stars SUPERB!!!
It covers all the info a car design entusiast would like to know and much more! Profesional comments, history, processes, skentching techniques... Read more
Published on March 26, 2005 by Fernan Castillo

5.0 out of 5 stars must have for a product designer
if i can, i will give it 10 stars, so easy and so simple to show what is great sketching and teach how to make it
Published on February 2, 2005 by K. T. Y. Nicholas

4.0 out of 5 stars tip of the iceberg
over all this is a good book for most people that do not
know to much about car design. I just wish that it would,
have went into the drawing part more. Read more
Published on November 29, 2003 by lyndon k sharpton

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