Art of the Formula 1 Race Car

Stuart Codling is one of Formula 1's pre-eminent photojournalists. His twelve-year career in motorsport has taken him from riding pillion with World Superbike champion Neil Hodgson to snowboarding with FIA President Max Mosley--and being shouted at by Eddie Irvine. He has worked in Formula 1 since 2001, writing for the world-leading magazines "Autosport" and "F1 Racing." This is his first book. James Mann is one of the world's leading car and motorcycle photographers, with more than twenty years of experience shooting for car and bike publications, the motor industry, and businesses all over the world. His work has appeared within and on the covers of more than forty books and has provided stunning visuals for numerous magazines, including "Classic and Sportscar," "CAR "magazine, "Automobile Quarterly, Autocar, Motorsport, Automobile" magazine, and many others. His advertising clients include Aston Martin, Rolls-Royce, BMW, and Toyota, amongst others. James is the author of the Motorbooks title "How to Photograph Cars." Visit his website at: www.mannphoto.co.uk.

"In a chance to see Formula One cars when they are not moving at high speed, the book aims to display the vehicles as works of art. The collection of images covers nearly 60 years of motoring and, although the top speeds of the cars may have changed over time, it is clear to see that the beauty of their designs remains as captivating as ever." - CNN.com

"I can't put this book down." - Autocar.co.uk

"Art of the Formula 1 Race Car" has instantly placed itself among my favourite motorsport books. What marks this book out from your regular coffee table F1 photo album however, is Stuart Codling's wonderfully written commentary. Stuart perfectly captures not only the stories behind the concept, design and realization of these magnificent cars, but also manages to provide a history of their racing careers whilst also reflecting the heartstring-pulling passion which their sumptuous lines evoke. And with expert analysis from design legend Gordon Murray, you're pretty much in F1 heaven." - Willthef1journo.wordpress.com

"Codling's pairing with Murray, a former chief designer at Brabham under one Bernie Ecclestone, is pretty ingenious, as it adds a technical but also lyrical perspective to the historical focus of Codling's writings. But it probably is not going to be either of their work that immediately grabs - and holds - readers' attention. It will be the stunning and artful, often intimate, photograph by James Mann, whose work has appeared in too many magazines and books to name. His photograph captures a key aspect to the history of Formula 1, the changing and evolving designs of the machines in which drivers both fearless and slightly mad have done battle for 60 years. It's pretty cool, for sure. And the front and rear shots of the car are nothing but beautiful. It's more than worth checking out." - Formula1Blog.com

"April 12, 2010 will see another coffee table book on Formula One. This desirable new entry from Motorbooks International, "Art o