Quest For Speed: The Epic Saga of Record-Breaking On Land
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As Land Speed Record historian David Tremayne states in his foreword, 'This is a wonderful book that celebrates passion.' In a remarkable first book, Barry John has celebrated his life-long passion for the quest for speed by writing, illustrating and designing this fascinating history of record-breaking on land. Along with his informed and detailed text, his beautiful artwork shows all significant record-breakers in their immense variety, each illustrated in profile and accompanied by a cameo portrait of its driver. From the start of it all in the late 19th Century to today's challengers seeking to reach 'the last frontier', 1,000mph, the story that unfolds will enthral not only enthusiasts for the subject but anyone appreciative of innovative engineering and brave human endeavour. Review: Fine book. - It's an excellent and complete book Review: Great Book - Ordered book for my husband, received on time in good condition. He really like how the content of the book was done and laid out.
| Customer Reviews | 4.9 out of 5 stars 36 Reviews |
R**D
Fine book.
It's an excellent and complete book
S**K
Great Book
Ordered book for my husband, received on time in good condition. He really like how the content of the book was done and laid out.
A**R
A fascinating story of perseverance, technical ingenuity and courage.
This a wonderful book, that could grace an occasional table or enhance the collection of any committed motor enthusiast. The book of over 170 pages contains 160 beautiful illustrations of cars and their drivers from 1898 to the 21st Century. The author has clearly researched the vehicles in some depth and provides technical details, as well as personal details of the drivers. It was not just a race against speed but a race against other drivers. The book is written in an inclusive style that will be enjoyed by a casual reader as much as a racing enthusiast. This book would make a wonderful present for the holiday season.
A**R
Well written
Well written comments on each car and or driver...well written.
P**N
Excellent publication about a fascinating subject.
Concisely researched, written and illustrated. A must have for anybody interested in the quest to be the fastest human on earth.
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