Speed, Style, And Beauty (Hardcover)

~ Winston Goodfellow (Author), (Author), Darcy Kuronen (Author), (Photographer), Ralph Lauren (Contributor)

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Bugatti and Bentley, Alfa and Aston, Mercedes and McLaren--these are not merely cars, they are some of the most exquisite automobiles ever assembled, selected by Ralph Lauren, one of the most foremost designers of our time. This breathtaking volume, which accompanies a major exhibition at the MFA, Boston, features 29 of these wonders--from such unparalleled masterpieces as the 1930 Mercedes Benz "Count Trossi," the 1938 Alfa Romeo Mille Miglia, and the 1938 Bugatti Atlantic Coupe to marvels from Jaguar, Aston Martin, Ferrari, Porsche, and eve a Ford "Woody"--each of these vehicles is bautifully and lovingly photographed and presented with authoritative elegance. Complimenting the images are sketches of these and other cars--rarely seen drawings that give insight into the conceptual and development stages of the automobiles. Speed, Style, and Beauty is the first book on cars to center its discussion squarely on the car's role as an art object. The 29 chapters, by two of the best known and most respected authors writing about cars today, gives the indispensible background information, but also approaches the cars the way an art historian would approach fine scultpture--treating them as consummate works of decorative art for the modern age. With over 160 color images by world renowned photographer Michael Furman, plus an introductory interview with Ralph Lauren who discusses the links between the cars and his overall design philosophy, this is an elegant yet informative book that will delight both the rampant car enthusiast and aficionados of great design in any form. It brings the glamour of the 30s, the opulent ease of the 50s, and the charged excitement of the 80s, as reflected in the sleekly curved chrome and steel of these timeless dream machines--the perfect marriage of speed, style, and beauty. Text by Winston S. Goodfellow and Beverly Rae Kimes.

Foreword and Interview by Darcy Kuronen.

Introduction by Ralph Lauren.

Photographs by Michael Furman. Hardcover, 9.5 x 12 in./240 pgs / 196 color and 37 b&w.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: MFA Publications (March 15, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0878466851
• ISBN-13: 978-0878466856
• Product Dimensions: 12.4 x 9.8 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #641,064 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A catalog for a major exhibition , May 9, 2005

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

Fans of race car styling will relish Speed, Style And Beauty: Cars From The Ralph Lauren Collection, a gorgeous blend of lovely photos by Micahel Furman with texts by Beverly Kimes and Winson S. Goodfellow. Featured here are some of the most notable cars of the collection, from Bugattis and Aston Martins to Mercedes and McLaren. More than just a book display, Speed, Style And Beauty is a catalog for a major exhibition featuring almost thirty of these cars, and is the first to focus on the car as an art object in and of itself.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars must have for the car enthusiast, August 20, 2005

By	William W. Chen (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

i ordered this book after reading about it in road and track and its a great addition to any car enthusiasts' library. the photography is stunningly beautiful as is each of the cars in the collection (minus a few at the end). The history and descriptions of the cars are great as well but mostly I got the book to drool over the the pictures. the '54 Ferrari 375 Plus and '58 250 Testa Rossa are probably my favorites, along with the more recent but just as classic McLaren F1.

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars speed, Style and spirity, June 14, 2007

By	Marcelo Juca Chgas "Live long and prosper" (São Paulo, SP Brazil) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

If you love car you have to have this book.