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REALIST123 said:
Just started this. A good read so far.
If anyone wants a copy of "How to build a car" signed by Adrian Newey, then Coles Books in Bicester have stockhttps://coles-books.co.uk/signed-books/how-to-buil...
The best book about racing i have read is "Racing The Silver Arrows - Mercedes v Auto Union 1934 -39" by Chris Nixon which focuses on the real Silver Arrows of the 30s as opposed to the modern Scalextric-type versions.
This is a history of the epic battles in the 1930s between the supercharged Grand Prix cars of Mercedes-Benz and Auto Union.
The picture book presents a comprehensive portrait of the golden age of motor racing.
Modern-day Show Business / Celebrity F1 does nothing for me although I still watch it - Grand Prix racing it definitely isn't.......
The photography, mainly black and white, is excellent and so atmospheric I keep going back to it.
It definitely isn't a book which you read once and then shelve it.
Very expensive to buy when new (over £100) and difficult to get hold of nowadays, but if you come across a copy I urge you to snap it up.
This is a history of the epic battles in the 1930s between the supercharged Grand Prix cars of Mercedes-Benz and Auto Union.
The picture book presents a comprehensive portrait of the golden age of motor racing.
Modern-day Show Business / Celebrity F1 does nothing for me although I still watch it - Grand Prix racing it definitely isn't.......
The photography, mainly black and white, is excellent and so atmospheric I keep going back to it.
It definitely isn't a book which you read once and then shelve it.
Very expensive to buy when new (over £100) and difficult to get hold of nowadays, but if you come across a copy I urge you to snap it up.
Edited by eAyeAddio on Friday 30th March 05:39
eAyeAddio said:
The best book about racing i have read is "Racing The Silver Arrows - Mercedes v Auto Union 1934 -39" by Chris Nixon which focuses on the real Silver Arrows of the 30s as opposed to the modern Scalextric-type versions.
This is a history of the epic battles in the 1930s between the supercharged Grand Prix cars of Mercedes-Benz and Auto Union.
Excellent book, as is Chris Nixon's Mon Ami Mate about Mike Hawthorn, Peter Collins and racing in the 1950s.This is a history of the epic battles in the 1930s between the supercharged Grand Prix cars of Mercedes-Benz and Auto Union.
Edited by eAyeAddio on Friday 30th March 05:39
Been reading a few over the last few months.
Perry Mccarthy - Interesting read, makes you wonder whether he really did have the talent to make it big or not?
Jenson Button - Exactly what I expected really, nothing ground breaking, but quite moving with respect to the relationship he and his dad had.
Damon Hill - Halfway through at the moment, really enjoying it.
Perry Mccarthy - Interesting read, makes you wonder whether he really did have the talent to make it big or not?
Jenson Button - Exactly what I expected really, nothing ground breaking, but quite moving with respect to the relationship he and his dad had.
Damon Hill - Halfway through at the moment, really enjoying it.
jsf said:
Just finished reading Howden Ganleys book now, what a great read. There are so many things he has done that i have directly worked with at a later date.
Buy the book, it's really good.
£60's a bit much though, must be the scottish in me... whats the cheapest anyone's found it?Buy the book, it's really good.
ribiero said:
£60's a bit much though, must be the scottish in me... whats the cheapest anyone's found it?
Visit your local library - I did. Had to order it in - live in a small town (NZ Library service, cost me NZ$5). Bloody good read, top chap. Must, surely, be similarly available elsewhere. Was probably published over there.Enjoy.
After reading Brawn & Parr then Newey's efforts I've just finished JB's 'Life to the limit', my impression is of an easy read, that was very entertaining, but I think there must have been a few ghostwritten or rewritten chapters, as the narrative seemed to be a bit choppy, although it was informative to read parts that overlapped with the two former books about the situations at Honda->Brawn and McLaren.
Paul578 said:
After reading Brawn & Parr then Newey's efforts I've just finished JB's 'Life to the limit', my impression is of an easy read, that was very entertaining, but I think there must have been a few ghostwritten or rewritten chapters, as the narrative seemed to be a bit choppy, although it was informative to read parts that overlapped with the two former books about the situations at Honda->Brawn and McLaren.
Read the Brawn bit of the book, most interesting, then lost the will after getting into the Parr warring generals bit. Have now picked up JBs book and after 60pages am enjoying it very much as it’s an easy read.hammo19 said:
Read the Brawn bit of the book, most interesting, then lost the will after getting into the Parr warring generals bit. Have now picked up JBs book and after 60pages am enjoying it very much as it’s an easy read.
Just finished. Really enjoyed this book (bit late to the party I know!) easy read and loved the personal insights into JBs life.If you like reading about how F1 was in the not-so good old days, 'Last of the Gentlemen Racers' about Piers Courage is a cracking read covering his rise through the sport and the characters about at the time. A little like Lauda, he shunned the family brewing fortune to pursue a racing career.
Also, 'The Lost Generation' by David Tremayne, covering the short and tragic careers of Tony Brise, Tom Pryce, and Roger Williamson is another good insight into how things used to be.
Also, 'The Lost Generation' by David Tremayne, covering the short and tragic careers of Tony Brise, Tom Pryce, and Roger Williamson is another good insight into how things used to be.
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