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Speed Read Car Design: The History, Principles and Concepts Behind Modern Car Design (Volume 2) (Speed Read, 2),New
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This beautifully designed and illustrated essential guide to car design from Motorbooks' Speed Read series traces the inspirations of the first car designers and tracks the craft, the art, and the science that have propelled successive generations of designers and shaped the contours of the vehicles we see all around us.Never before has the carbuying public been more aware of how a car's design fits into their everyday lives and what it communicates about the driver behind the wheel. Like all design, car design is complex subject. Every part of a car represents myriad decisions by the design team ruled by engineering, aesthetics, human interface, and emotion. Speed Read Car Design helps the you understand the hows and whys of that design process, offering an engaging review of history, theory, key concepts, and key designers. Its a book for car enthusiasts, design fans, and anyone with a desire to better understand why our wheeled world looks the way it does.In sections divided by topic, you'll explore the birth of car design, how it evolved over the last century, successes and failures in innovation, the elements that make up a car's style, the engineering behind the design, the creative process and design fads, and finally the road ahead in car design.Each section ends with a glossary of related terms, and informational sidebars provide fun facts, historical tidbits, and minibios of key people in car design. Sleek illustrations of the cars give clear design examples throughout.With Motorbooks Speed Read series, become an instant expert in a range of fastmoving subjects, from Formula 1 racing to the Tour de France. Accessible language, compartmentalized sections, factfilled sidebars, glossaries of key terms, and event timelines deliver quick access to insider knowledge. Their brightly colored covers, modern design, pop artinspired illustrations, and handy size make them perfect onthego reads.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Speed Read Car Design'? A: 'Speed Read Car Design' focuses on the history, principles, and concepts behind modern car design, exploring how design has evolved over time and its impact on the automotive industry.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Speed Read Car Design' is Tony Lewin, a recognized expert in automotive design.
- Q: What can I expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to learn about the evolution of car design, the creative process involved, key designers, and the engineering principles that influence automotive aesthetics.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in car design? A: 'Speed Read Car Design' is suitable for both beginners and car enthusiasts, as it presents complex topics in an accessible manner with clear illustrations and sidebars.
- Q: How is the book structured? A: The book is divided into sections by topic, each covering different aspects of car design, including historical context, design elements, and future trends.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations? A: Yes, 'Speed Read Car Design' includes sleek illustrations that provide clear examples of car design throughout the text.
- Q: When was 'Speed Read Car Design' published? A: The book was published on December 5, 2017.
- Q: What is the length of 'Speed Read Car Design'? A: 'Speed Read Car Design' has a total of 160 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Speed Read Car Design' is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and portable.
- Q: Are there glossaries or sidebars in the book? A: Yes, each section of the book ends with a glossary of related terms, along with informational sidebars that provide fun facts and historical tidbits.