Cadillac: 100 Years of Innovation (Hardcover)

by Angelo Van Bogart (Author) "The earliest Cadillacs were the automotive world's first rebels..." (more)
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Product Description
Long before the BMW, Lexus, Infinity, etc., the Cadillac was considered the standard. After surpassing Packard, it was the preferred luxury car for more than 50 years, reigning supreme among American brands. Capturing the beauty and essence of this great car, this large-format, photographic book celebrates the centennial of Cadillac.

For anyone who has ever loved the Cadillac, this nostalgic picture book will bring back great memories, detailing the unmistakable style and sophistication captured in fins, chrome, interior and exterior design, advertising, and even the dealerships from which they were sold. Cadillac is the leader in innovation with the first standardization of engine parts, electronics, suspension, brakes, and more. Celebrate the success of the most luxurious automobile on the highway.

* A light history capturing important names and dates in Cadillac genealogy * Features 200 color photographs depicting the unmistakable style of America's luxury vehicle * Plus, Cadillac's culture songs, the Cadillac Ranch, Elvis, Cadillac in Hollywood, and more

About the Author
Angelo Van Bogart has been in love with, and researching the history of, Cadillacs ever since he bought his first car in 1993, a 1955 Coupe de Ville. He is currently on the editorial staff of Old Cars Weekly. His work in this well-respected hobby resource includes writing on a variety of automobiles, but none are dearer to him than those from the Cadillac marque. Angelo has published articles in Old Cars Weekly and The Cadillac LaSalle Club International's club publication, The Self Starter.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 180 pages
• Publisher: Krause Publications; 2 edition (November 6, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0873496906
• ISBN-13: 978-0873496902
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 10.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #572,474 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great photography, concise, cleverly organized, April 18, 2004

By	Dan Madoni "madonid" (Corona, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This is a great book for the casual Cadillac enthusiast who seeks a solid, well-rounded book about the marque; it's also good for the die-hard types like me who simply like to have as many beautiful color photos of Cadillacs as they can contain on their bookshelves.

The photography is stunning and other illustrations in the book are fascinating and often quite original, i.e. the sort that you don't commonly find in other books or Web sites on the subject.

One unique aspect of this book that I particularly appreciate is the way it is organized. Every other book on the subject follows the same proven approach: a chronologically organized history of the marque. Van Bogart's book, by contrast, is divided into different histories focusing on different aspects of the marque rather than a single history that encompasses all of them. For example, after reading a general history, the chronology repeats again, this time focusing on Cadillac's impact on pop culture, then again focusing on Cadillac's innovations, and so-on.

Although I've read many books on the history of Cadillac, and although this book is not as thorough as others, I really enjoyed recounting Cadillac history with a different focus each time.

I gave this book a 4-star rating for its beautiful photography, interesting illustrations, and particularly for its novel approach to recounting the history of Cadillac. The fifth star is reserved for anyone who can match Thomas Bonsall's out-of-print "Cadillac: The American Standard", which is also available in more abbreviated and updated form as "Cadillac: The Postwar Years". These books represent the benchmark for the subject in my opinion.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A highly recommended study for any Cadillac enthusiast, April 3, 2004

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

Fans of Cadillacs and old-style cars will find Angelo Van Bogart's Cadillac a lovely pictorial survey of 100 years of changing Cadillac style, surveying the car's style, changes, and century of success. While Cadillac lends to coffee-table coverage with its gorgeous color photos, it also rounds out the pictures with plenty of historical text, making it a highly recommended study for any Cadillac enthusiast.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cadillac 100 years, March 29, 2008

By	jennifer H. kerr (Lyndoch, Barossa Valley, South Australia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

My son in law just purchased a 1960 Cadillac, I wanted a pictorial book for his birthday. I could'nt find one in any of the bookstores in Adelaide, South Australia. I was thrilled when this book arrived in the post, it was just what I wanted. Very informative with plenty of colour photos. Needless to say son in law loved his present!