Form Follows Function The Art of the Supercar

by Codling, Stuart; Mann, James; Stephenson, Frank

• ISBN13: 9780760341162
• ISBN10: 0760341168
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2011-12-12
• Publisher: Motorbooks

Summary

For Art of the Exotic Car,renowned automotive photographer James Mann brings 20 of the world#x19;s most beautiful and desirable supercars into the studio. Removed from their ordinary environment and shot on black backgrounds, the photographer#x19;s lens reveals not just the engineering brilliance of these cars, but also the inherent beauty in their form and details. With historical and technical profiles by Stuart Codling and commentary by leading automotive designers, Art of the Exotic Caris a must-have for any automotive enthusiast#x19;s library.

Author Biography

Stuart Codling has worked in motorsports as a journalist and broadcaster for over a decade, covering sports cars in the United States before joining F1 Racing, the world’s best-selling Formula 1 magazine. He has ridden pillion with World Superbike Champion Neil Hodgson, gone snowboarding with (former) FIA President Max Mosley, and been sworn at by ex-Ferrari F1 driver Eddie Irvine. He has appeared as an F1 expert on TV and radio, has hosted for Renault F1, and contributes to F1 Racing, Autosport, and Autocar. He is the author of the Motorbooks bestsellers Art of the Formula 1 Race Car and Real Racers.

James Mann is one of the world's leading car and motorcycle photographers, with more than 20 years of experience shooting for enthusiast publications, the motor industry, and businesses around the world. His work has appeared within and on the covers of more than 50 books and has provided stunning visuals for numerous magazines, including Classic and Sports Car, CAR magazine, Forza, The Sunday Times, and Automobile magazine as well as being chosen to photograph the British Auto Legends stamps for the Royal Mail. His advertising clients include Aston Martin, BMW, and Toyota, among others.

Frank Stephenson is one of the most distinguished automotive designers of his generation. His career began with BMW, where he designed the X5 model as well as the wildly popular re-imagining of the MINI Cooper in 1999. Moving on to Ferrari and Maserati, Stephenson penned the Ferrari 612 and 430, as well as the Maserati Quattroporte and MC12 before becoming design director for Fiat/Lancia and then Alfa Romeo. While there he led the design of the new Fiat 500, the Alfa Mito, and the Fiat Bravo. Stephenson joined McLaren Automotive as design director in 2008, where his first project was the design of the firm’s new supercar, the MP4-12C.