Autocourse 2007-2008: The World's Leading Grand Prix Annual (Hardcover)

by Alan Henry (Editor) "JACQUES Villeneuve won seven Grands Prix and came on strongly in the closing races of the year to clinch the World Championship..." (more)
Key Phrases: sole refuelling stop, first timing split, fastest race lap, Michael Schumacher, Ralf Schumacher, Damon Hill (more...)

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This authoritative annual on Grand Prix racing is in its 47th year of publication. The 1997-98 volume includes a foreword by the 1997 title winner Jacques Villeneuve, the first driver to win the championship after just two full seasons of Grand Prix racing. As usual, this large, attractive volume is packed with color photos, statistics, bios, commentary from the experts, and analyses of the year's races. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Now in its 57th year, this world famous motorsport annual is regarded as the definitive account of the Formula 1 season. Edited by leading F1 journalist Alan Henry, it has been long established as a genuine collectors item, and has an unrivalled heritage which is recognized by the entire motorsport community - and number f1 luminaries Jackie Stewart, Murray Walker and Ron Dennis as devotees.

This sumptuous book has detailed race-by-race vibrant features, comprehensive statistics, technical illustrations and the best photography in the sport. Since 1951 it has, quite simply, been the must-have publication for all serious Formula 1 fans.

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Product Details Hardcover: 336 pages Publisher: Crash Media Group; Revised edition (December 15, 2007) Language: English ISBN-10: 1905334214 ISBN-13: 978-1905334216 Product Dimensions: 12.5 x 9.4 x 1.1 inches Shipping Weight: 4.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #534,666 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 4 of 4 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Autocourse, 1999-2000, November 28, 2000 By  R. Berrington - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    This review is from: Autocourse: The World's Leading Grand Prix Annual (Hardcover) Autocourse is the ultimate annual of the just completed Formula One season. My first volume covered the 1976 season and I own all but two since then. The only reason I missed those two was because they sold out before I could place my order. Each edition continually improves on the previous years with outstanding statistics for each race including lap charts, the absolute best photographs from the world's best photographers and an always intriguing editor's top ten drivers list. The race reports don't miss a beat from first to last place. The technical breakdown gives every detail of each car down to what brake pads and spark plugs they use. You are not a Formula One fan if you do not own Autocourse. 3 of 3 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars Typical of recent examples and still a "must have"...., March 28, 2006 By  B. Shelhamer (Pennsylvania, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    This review is from: Autocourse 2005-2006: The World's Leading Grand Prix Annual (Autocourse: The World's Leading Grand Prix Annual) (Hardcover) The 2005-6 Autocourse continues in the same vein as in recent years with superb photography complimenting good, if minimal, race reviews. Jared M's review (#1 above) is misleading I think. The race coverage is typically woeful with a 'once over lightly' feel and pretty short on detail. The qualifying coverage is dreadful, a few paragraphs at most and it only deals with just a few of the 20 cars leaving you wondering just what happened to the rest of the field in practice and qualifying. This trend started in the last ten years and if you compare the current example with an Autocourse of say 1996 or 1991 or earlier, you'll be shocked at the decline. What was once a comprehensive review that covered the entire event and detailed the whole field, even back to the non-qualifiers, has become a thumbnail sketch with the photo quotient amped up in an apparent attempt to dazzle you into not noticing the editorial drop-off. It's a shame really, but since other F1 reviews can't hold a candle to Autocourse, there's no motivation for Autocourse to improve. So despite this year's Autocourse comparing badly to it's predecessors, it is the definitive article and the useful reviews of other race series from around the world are still very good. Three and a half stars would be a more accurate rating. 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars A Must-Have Book for any F1 Fan!, January 27, 2002 By  W. Pidgeon (Westerville, OH United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    This review is from: Autocourse 2001-2002 (Hardcover) Quite simply, Autocourse is the best Formula 1 review there is. I own a complete set of CART Autocourse annuals as well as a nearly complete set of the F1 annuals from 1961 forward. During the race-less down time of the winter, I always look forward to receiving my new copy of Autocourse to review the previous season. These annuals are great for deciding bets among fellow enthusiasts and for filling in gaps in memory from seasons past. No motorsport library is complete without a complete set of these annuals. Period. My only complaint with recent annuals is that there seems to be somewhat less information than in the past-- but, by no means, is the information lacking or incomplete. The pictures, which have taken some of the space of the writing, are as usual fantastic and worth the price of the book by themselves. Note well that this complaint does not have any effect on my rating of a full five stars. If you have any enthusiasm for the sport, you must get a copy of this book!		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 3.0 out of 5 stars Hamilton Love Fest I look forward to Autocourse every year. My first hint that something wasn't quite right, was a pre-production photo I saw of the cover: Lewis Hamilton/McLaren. Read more Published 14 months ago by Gromit801 5.0 out of 5 stars Autocourse still the best Autocourse remains the finest of all F-1 season reviews being published. Because it has a 57 year history (as of 2008 ) it has become a collectors item that ranks it a must have... Read more Published 15 months ago by John T. Griffin 4.0 out of 5 stars For Anglophiles only The blatant pro-McLaren, anti-Alonso bias of this book is unfortunate, and stands out all the more with what has happened since the book went to press. Read more Published 16 months ago by WBS 5.0 out of 5 stars THE BEST FORMULA 1 DICTIONARY FOR THE 2005 SEASON! i remember buying the 2005 official book and this autocourse 2005, i was dissapointed with the official book because they dont have pictures of the most important events from the... Read more Published on January 31, 2007 by K. Chan 5.0 out of 5 stars Great F1 Book. Great pictures and commentary. Great coffee table book. Tons of stats and info. on F1 teams and drivers. I bought 2000-2001 through 2004-2005. Read more Published on October 2, 2006 by Larry Ortiz 4.0 out of 5 stars An improvement on previous years During 2004, there was considerable upheaval at Hazelton, the publishers of Autocourse since at least 1979 (which is far back as my collection of Autocourse annuals goes) which,... Read more Published on February 12, 2006 by Jared M 5.0 out of 5 stars autocourse 2001 This book is a must have for all f1 fans. The photographs are great, and the journalism is faultless. Read more Published on December 2, 2005 by T. Townsend 5.0 out of 5 stars The Definitive Review I have a number of autocourses and I still feel that they are getting better with every passing year. If you have an interest in Formula 1 then you should have this book. Read more Published on September 10, 2002 5.0 out of 5 stars 51st Edition - Ferrari & Schumacher Again This is the latest edition of the Autocourse F1 Grand Prix Annual. As usual, it is packed with details of the teams, drivers and the races with many many beautiful pictures of... Read more Published on February 3, 2002 by paul_cheng 5.0 out of 5 stars THE book of F1 This is the book to have but what's the deal with the Amazon editorial reviews. They don't refer to the hardcover edition - they refer to the hardcover edition from several years... Read more Published on January 29, 2002 Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 336 pages
• Publisher: Crash Media Group; Revised edition (December 15, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1905334214
• ISBN-13: 978-1905334216
• Product Dimensions: 12.5 x 9.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #534,666 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Autocourse, 1999-2000, November 28, 2000

By	R. Berrington - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Autocourse: The World's Leading Grand Prix Annual (Hardcover)

Autocourse is the ultimate annual of the just completed Formula One season. My first volume covered the 1976 season and I own all but two since then. The only reason I missed those two was because they sold out before I could place my order. Each edition continually improves on the previous years with outstanding statistics for each race including lap charts, the absolute best photographs from the world's best photographers and an always intriguing editor's top ten drivers list. The race reports don't miss a beat from first to last place. The technical breakdown gives every detail of each car down to what brake pads and spark plugs they use. You are not a Formula One fan if you do not own Autocourse.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Typical of recent examples and still a "must have"...., March 28, 2006

By	B. Shelhamer (Pennsylvania, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Autocourse 2005-2006: The World's Leading Grand Prix Annual (Autocourse: The World's Leading Grand Prix Annual) (Hardcover)

The 2005-6 Autocourse continues in the same vein as in recent years with superb photography complimenting good, if minimal, race reviews. Jared M's review (#1 above) is misleading I think. The race coverage is typically woeful with a 'once over lightly' feel and pretty short on detail. The qualifying coverage is dreadful, a few paragraphs at most and it only deals with just a few of the 20 cars leaving you wondering just what happened to the rest of the field in practice and qualifying. This trend started in the last ten years and if you compare the current example with an Autocourse of say 1996 or 1991 or earlier, you'll be shocked at the decline. What was once a comprehensive review that covered the entire event and detailed the whole field, even back to the non-qualifiers, has become a thumbnail sketch with the photo quotient amped up in an apparent attempt to dazzle you into not noticing the editorial drop-off. It's a shame really, but since other F1 reviews can't hold a candle to Autocourse, there's no motivation for Autocourse to improve. So despite this year's Autocourse comparing badly to it's predecessors, it is the definitive article and the useful reviews of other race series from around the world are still very good. Three and a half stars would be a more accurate rating.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must-Have Book for any F1 Fan!, January 27, 2002

By	W. Pidgeon (Westerville, OH United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Autocourse 2001-2002 (Hardcover)

Quite simply, Autocourse is the best Formula 1 review there is. I own a complete set of CART Autocourse annuals as well as a nearly complete set of the F1 annuals from 1961 forward. During the race-less down time of the winter, I always look forward to receiving my new copy of Autocourse to review the previous season. These annuals are great for deciding bets among fellow enthusiasts and for filling in gaps in memory from seasons past. No motorsport library is complete without a complete set of these annuals. Period.

My only complaint with recent annuals is that there seems to be somewhat less information than in the past-- but, by no means, is the information lacking or incomplete. The pictures, which have taken some of the space of the writing, are as usual fantastic and worth the price of the book by themselves. Note well that this complaint does not have any effect on my rating of a full five stars. If you have any enthusiasm for the sport, you must get a copy of this book!