Virgil Exner: Visioneer: The Official Biography of Virgil M. Exner, Designer Extraordinaire - Rilegato

Grist, Peter

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ISBN 10: 1845841182 ISBN 13: 9781845841188

Casa editrice: Veloce, 2007

Riassunto

The official biography the man who brought his own personal style to the world of industrial design, from automobiles to powerboats. Some 50 years after his design masterpieces wrested styling leadership away from General Motors' Harley Earl.

Thirty four years after his untimely death, Virgil Exner's name still remains inexorably linked to the Chrysler Corporation in the minds of car enthusiasts worldwide. For an all too brief period, Exner's name epitomized all that was great and exciting in America.

His thrilling automobile designs from the mid-fifties took the world by storm and put Chrysler at the top. His work was nothing less than a revolution. Exner introduced to Chrysler, first with his "idea cars" then with production models, vehicles that were wanted for their looks but at the same time, were soundly engineered; automobiles that carried classic proportions and gave the illusion of movement even while stationary. His design of the 1947 Studebaker established the design pattern for all modern cars and was a huge success.

With many previously unseen works of art and family photos among the 150 color images throughout, this is a unique and fascinating insight into a pivotal player in the development of the modern automobile.

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Peter Grist has been writing about American automobiles for over 15 years, and is a member of the National Union of Journalists and the Society of Automobile Historians, Inc. He started with the Chrysler Corp Club UK, which he ran for more than 10 years, editing its monthly magazine, TalkFlite. This led to writing for High Street magazines. He currently owns three Dodge vehicles and has already published a book on Dodge. Peter is married to Catherine and has three children.

Peter Grist has been writing about American automobiles for over 15 years. He started with the Chrysler Corp Club UK, which he ran for more than 10 years, editing it’s monthly magazine, TalkFlite. This lead to writing for high street magazines. He currently owns three Dodge vehicles, and has already published a book on Dodge. He is married to Catherine and has three children.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Veloce
• Data di pubblicazione: 2007
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1845841182
• ISBN 13: 9781845841188
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 175
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• Persona responsabile: non disponibile