Quarto Publishing Group – Motorbooks
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Founded in 1965, Motorbooks was acquired by Quarto in late 2007 and is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2015. Motorbooks is among the world's leading transportation publishers, offering books created by motoring's top photographers and writers, many created with major partners like Harley-Davidson, Chevrolet, Ford and Chrysler and magazines like Hot Rod and Cycle World. |
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Jeep
Eight Decades from Willys to Wrangler
by Patrick R. Foster
Pub Date 14 Jan 2020
This title was previously available on NetGalley and is now archived.
The definitive, fully illustrated celebration of an auto manufacturer that paved its own way by going off-road is now updated to celebrate Jeep’s 80th anniversary.
Few American vehicles, or vehicles made anywhere else in the world for that matter, are as universally iconic as the Jeep. From olive drab WWII military relics to the beloved Wrangler with its...
Few American vehicles, or vehicles made anywhere else in the world for that matter, are as universally iconic as the Jeep. From olive drab WWII military relics to the beloved Wrangler with its...
Jeep
Patrick R. Foster
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Mickey Thompson
The Lost Story of the Original Speed King in His Own Words
by Tom Madigan
Pub Date 10 Dec 2019
This title was previously available on NetGalley and is now archived.
Mickey Thompson offers a now-impossible first-person telling of the legendary racer and motorsport impresario’s high-speed life, from his earliest days through the height of his competition exploits on drag strips, at Bonneville, the Indy 500, Baja, and more—complemented by some 100 rare images culled from family archives, the NHRA museum, and the...
Mickey Thompson
Tom Madigan
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How to Build Brick TV and Movie Cars
Detailed LEGO Designs
by Peter Blackert
Pub Date 15 Oct 2019
This title was previously available on NetGalley and is now archived.
Ford designer and LEGO master builder Peter Blackert provides step-by-step instruction for 15 fun builds for a range of levels featuring the most most famous rides from the big and small screens.
LEGO is the world’s #1 toy company for good reason: Its ubiquitous sets are as fun for the young at heart as they are for kids. If you grew up building LEGO City...
LEGO is the world’s #1 toy company for good reason: Its ubiquitous sets are as fun for the young at heart as they are for kids. If you grew up building LEGO City...
How to Build Brick TV and Movie Cars
Peter Blackert
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Speed Read Tour de France
The History, Strategies, and Intrigue Behind the World's Greatest Bicycle Race
by Mr. John Wilcockson
Pub Date 7 May 2019
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This beautifully designed and illustrated essential guide to the Tour de France from Motorbooks' Speed Read series will make you an instant expert on its history, its winners and rivalries, the tactics necessary to win it, and the technology of its bicycles.
Le Tour has sometimes been called “chess on wheels” because of the complicated strategies used...
Le Tour has sometimes been called “chess on wheels” because of the complicated strategies used...
Speed Read Tour de France
Mr. John Wilcockson
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Top Gun
50 Years of Naval Air Superiority
by Dwight Jon Zimmerman
Pub Date 7 May 2019
This title was previously available on NetGalley and is now archived.
Fly with the best in Top Gun: 50 Years of Naval Air Superiority—the definitive, highly illustrated, in-depth look at the Navy's famous fighter unit, including its history, technology, and culture.
Top Gun: 50 Years of Naval Air Superiority begins with a fascinating behind-the-scenes account of the blockbuster film that helped America shake off the trauma of...
Top Gun: 50 Years of Naval Air Superiority begins with a fascinating behind-the-scenes account of the blockbuster film that helped America shake off the trauma of...
Top Gun
Dwight Jon Zimmerman
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This title was previously available on NetGalley and is now archived.
The Ford Boss Mustang is the most iconic pony car ever created, and this book covers it more extensively than any other. Boss Mustang: 50 Years—a fully expanded version of Mustang Boss 302—includes the complete history of its creation; racing and street histories of both the 302 and 429 models; and photos and interviews with Boss Mustang designers...
Boss Mustang
Donald Farr
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Pub Date 16 Apr 2019
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Go behind the scenes to explore the history, racing, celebrity fans, and after hours of racing's most glamorous and prestigious round in the F1 championship with The Life Monaco Grand Prix.
Monaco sponsored its first race in 1929 and the circuit has been part of the Formula 1 series since 1950. Conducted with the patronage of Monaco’s royal family, its...
Monaco sponsored its first race in 1929 and the circuit has been part of the Formula 1 series since 1950. Conducted with the patronage of Monaco’s royal family, its...
The Life Monaco Grand Prix
Stuart Codling
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Original Chevrolet Camaro 1967-1969
The Restoration Guide
by Jason Scott
Pub Date 28 May 2019
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Factory-correct cars will always be the most valuable cars on the market. Original Chevrolet Camaro 1967-1969 tells you exactly which parts, accessories, finishes, fabrics, and colors you must have to restore your Camaro to its factory-original condition—or exactly what to look for when shopping for a restored Camaro.
More than 200 color images detail...
More than 200 color images detail...
Original Chevrolet Camaro 1967-1969
Jason Scott
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Speed Read Porsche 911
The History, Technology and Design Behind Germany's Legendary Sports Car
by Wayne R. Dempsey
Pub Date 18 Sep 2018
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This beautifully designed and illustrated essential guide to Porsche 911 from Motorbooks' Speed Read series explores the ins and outs of one of the world’s premier sports cars; see what makes it tick, what makes it work, and how it managed to win so many titles and championships.
Author Wayne Dempsey examines the creation and design of Porsche’s...
Author Wayne Dempsey examines the creation and design of Porsche’s...
Speed Read Porsche 911
Wayne R. Dempsey
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How To Build Brick Airplanes
Detailed LEGO Designs for Jets, Bombers, and Warbirds
by Peter Blackert
Pub Date 9 Oct 2018
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How to Build Brick Airplanes puts the power of the world's most fearsome jets in your hands—learn how to build the SR-71, the P38 Lightning, the B2 bomber, and more, from LEGO bricks.
Grab some bricks, because it's time to get building! How to Build Brick Airplanes is loaded with clear, easy-to-follow designs for creating contemporary and classic...
Grab some bricks, because it's time to get building! How to Build Brick Airplanes is loaded with clear, easy-to-follow designs for creating contemporary and classic...
How To Build Brick Airplanes
Peter Blackert
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The Harley-Davidson Story
Tales from the Archives
by Aaron Frank
Pub Date 20 Nov 2018
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The Harley-Davidson Story: Tales from the Archives is a fascinating, visually driven overview of the motor company's rich story, created in cooperation with the Harley-Davidson Museum.
The story of Harley-Davidson is a classic American tale of spirit, invention, and the right idea at the right time. From its beginning in a small Milwaukee shed in 1903...
The story of Harley-Davidson is a classic American tale of spirit, invention, and the right idea at the right time. From its beginning in a small Milwaukee shed in 1903...
The Harley-Davidson Story
Aaron Frank
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Pub Date 25 Sep 2018
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Hot WheelsTM: From 0 to 50 at 1:64 Scale shares the inspiring journey of the die-cast vehicles that started out as a new twist on toy cars and became a worldwide phenomenon. Officially licensed with Mattel, this in-depth retrospective reveals what makes these cars unique, how the models are designed, and all the work that goes into the play to ensure Hot...
Hot Wheels
Kris Palmer
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Pub Date 4 Sep 2018
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Tom Cotter is the best-known barn-find collector-car expert working today. Tom Cotter's Best Barn-Find Collector Car Talesâ?? pulls together his best barn find stories from America and around the globe.
Tom Cotter bought his first barn find some 50 years ago and has never looked back. Over the proceeding decades, he has continued to unearth automotive...
Tom Cotter bought his first barn find some 50 years ago and has never looked back. Over the proceeding decades, he has continued to unearth automotive...
Tom Cotter's Best Barn-Find Collector Car Tales
Tom Cotter
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Spacecraft
100 Iconic Rockets, Shuttles, and Satellites That Put Us in Space
by Michael H. Gorn
Pub Date 4 Sep 2018
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Spacecraft takes a long look at humankind's attempts and advances in leaving Earth through incredible illustrations and authoritatively written profiles on Sputnik, the International Space Station, and beyond.
In 1957, the world looked on with both uncertainty and amazement as the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, the first man-made orbiter. Sputnik 1...
In 1957, the world looked on with both uncertainty and amazement as the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, the first man-made orbiter. Sputnik 1...
Spacecraft
Michael H. Gorn
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The Best of Peter Egan
Four Decades of Motorcycle Tales and Musings from the Pages of Cycle World
by Peter Egan
Pub Date 2 Oct 2018
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The Best of Peter Egan offers a “greatest hits” collection of Egan's motorcycle musings from the past four decades, delivered in his signature, wise but amusing, style. Peter Egan's writing invites you to pull up a chair, pour a little scotch, and relax while he shares with you his tales from the road, his motorcycling philosophy, and his keen...
The Best of Peter Egan
Peter Egan
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Quarto Publishing Group – Motorbooks
Founded in 1965, Motorbooks was acquired by Quarto in late 2007 and is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2015. Motorbooks is among the world's leading transportation publishers, offering books created by motoring's top photographers and writers, many created with major partners like Harley-Davidson, Chevrolet, Ford and Chrysler and magazines like Hot Rod and Cycle World.
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