Car book recommendations invited (Part 2)
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A couple of years ago I posted up my car book collection and invited recommendations for more.
Here is my updated collection, including several that were suggested here.
Of course I am still looking for anything interesting I don't have...
Previous topic here - https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
Here is my updated collection, including several that were suggested here.
Of course I am still looking for anything interesting I don't have...
Previous topic here - https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
I'm on the Porter Press mailing list and noticed the XJR-15 book, a bit expensive so I will probably pass. I only push the boat out for select titles (mostly on the Mac F1) the rest I usually get for a good price with some patience.
What to you think of the TWR Jags book ? One of the reviews on Amazon says "This is an excellent book suitable for 7-9 year olds." which seems like it might be for the wrong book.
Looking forward to seeing the rest of your car books.
What to you think of the TWR Jags book ? One of the reviews on Amazon says "This is an excellent book suitable for 7-9 year olds." which seems like it might be for the wrong book.
Looking forward to seeing the rest of your car books.
ColinM said:
I'm on the Porter Press mailing list and noticed the XJR-15 book, a bit expensive so I will probably pass. I only push the boat out for select titles (mostly on the Mac F1) the rest I usually get for a good price with some patience.
True, I do the same. However, the XJR-15 is a car that I find highly fascinating, so this was a book I could not let pass. I think I got about all the important McLaren F1 books, too.
But most of the books I bought when they were reduced, and I even bought many second hand (older or hard to find books).
ColinM said:
What to you think of the TWR Jags book ? One of the reviews on Amazon says "This is an excellent book suitable for 7-9 year olds." which seems like it might be for the wrong book.
I think this must have been for another book. For what it costs, I think it's good. There's the results, some driver information, a few technical shots (there could be more, but then there's also the Haynes book which covers this in great detail), some vintage advertising shown, ... Overall definitely worth having if you liked these cars. 
I review car and motorsport books for the US website speedreaders.info. Recent highlights have included Richard Jenkins' Tyrrell book, Damien Smith Benetton book, Crispian Besley's terrific Driven to Crime and Kassia St Clair's Race to the Future. One gem from a few years ago was Tom Karen's autobiography -Toymaker. An extraordinary story from a hugely likable man .
Big money , but Gordon Murray's One Formula - 50 years of car design is just superb.
If you want some ideas, search for my reviews on the website under my name - John Aston. (you can buy my own book too if you like; also reviewed on the website (not by me obvs ...) )
Big money , but Gordon Murray's One Formula - 50 years of car design is just superb.
If you want some ideas, search for my reviews on the website under my name - John Aston. (you can buy my own book too if you like; also reviewed on the website (not by me obvs ...) )
coppice said:
I review car and motorsport books for the US website speedreaders.info. Recent highlights have included Richard Jenkins' Tyrrell book, Damien Smith Benetton book, Crispian Besley's terrific Driven to Crime and Kassia St Clair's Race to the Future. One gem from a few years ago was Tom Karen's autobiography -Toymaker. An extraordinary story from a hugely likable man .
Big money , but Gordon Murray's One Formula - 50 years of car design is just superb.
If you want some ideas, search for my reviews on the website under my name - John Aston. (you can buy my own book too if you like; also reviewed on the website (not by me obvs ...) )
Thanks for the tips, I have added a few to my watch lists.Big money , but Gordon Murray's One Formula - 50 years of car design is just superb.
If you want some ideas, search for my reviews on the website under my name - John Aston. (you can buy my own book too if you like; also reviewed on the website (not by me obvs ...) )
If a GMA T50/T33 book comes out I would definitely want it, have you heard any rumours on something ?
Adrian Newey's book is superb , not least because he has the rare ability to describe technical stuff to arty farty muppets like me . The John Barnard book is a 'must have ' too , and the description of JB meeting up again with Ronzo is a highlight - two old warhorses trading punches .
Upcoming on my review list is the Derek Warwick biography and (hell yeah ) the Jim Hall story .
If folk would find it helpful I can post alerts to new reviews in this thread .
Upcoming on my review list is the Derek Warwick biography and (hell yeah ) the Jim Hall story .
If folk would find it helpful I can post alerts to new reviews in this thread .
Not about a specific car, but https://www.letthemstare.co.uk/product-category/bo... are a great read, & raising money for a decent cause!
More on here - https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
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coppice said:
Upcoming on my review list is the Derek Warwick biography and (hell yeah ) the Jim Hall story .
I have that Jim Hall book on my wishlist, looking forward to your insights. coppice said:
If folk would find it helpful I can post alerts to new reviews in this thread .
Absolutely! mikeiow said:
Not about a specific car, but https://www.letthemstare.co.uk/product-category/bo... are a great read, & raising money for a decent cause!
Never heard of it, but will look into it. Definitely A-Z of formula racing cars by David Hodges, A-Z of Grand Prix cars
A-Z of Sports Cars by Mike Lawrence
Directory of classic prototypes and Grand Touring Cars - A Pritchard
(All now only available secondhand but at very reasonable prices)
A-Z of Sports Cars by Mike Lawrence
Directory of classic prototypes and Grand Touring Cars - A Pritchard
(All now only available secondhand but at very reasonable prices)
Edited by ChevronB19 on Thursday 4th April 09:58
RDMcG said:
I have quite a few- here are some of the Porsche books.........
I have been tempted by "Porsche 917: Photographic History" and "Porsche 917: Archives", but they are very expensive. How would you rate them ?I will add the Newey book at some point. The A-Z books also look worthwhile.
ColinM said:
I have been tempted by "Porsche 917: Photographic History" and "Porsche 917: Archives", but they are very expensive. How would you rate them ?
I will add the Newey book at some point. The A-Z books also look worthwhile.
Yep, the name of the A-Z books on the surface would make people think they are a WHSmith special. They are anything but, and probably the ones I look at most often, in fact o have 2 copies of each, hardback and softback, oops.I will add the Newey book at some point. The A-Z books also look worthwhile.
On another OT issue due to a house move I am going to get shot of about 200 (old 1930 to 1990) books, and the above are one of maybe 30 I will keep (mods, this isn’t an advert, they will go to a specialist auction).
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