A beautifully designed volume devoted to the most collectible and rare mid-century Italian cars and motorcycles. Bellissima! presents some of the most breathtaking Italian-designed automobiles and motorcycles of the post–World War II era, a series of visionary designs that thrilled the world and signaled a period of remarkable industrial rebirth. All-new photographs featuring pioneering masterpieces by Ferrari, Maserati, Lamborghini, Alfa Romeo, and others trace a remarkable lineage of design that captivated buyers and greatly influenced mid-century industrial design, architecture, aeronautics, furniture, and fashion. Created for the privileged few, these luxurious, custom-built machines embodied speed, style, and grace and exhibited a level of artistry and craftsmanship unparalleled at the time.Texts by noted automotive writers illuminate the history of this period and the impact of these designs, covering such themes as berlinetta coupes, aerodynamics, advanced mid-engine cars, wedge-shaped automobiles, and coachwork designs for domestic and non-Italian automakers.Today, Italian-designed cars from this era are among the most highly valued automobiles in existence. More than half a century after their construction, they continue to intrigue and excite all who see them.

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PartNumber	9780847847518	Author	Gross, Ken
Author	Cumberford, Robert	Author	Goodfellow, Winston
Photographer	Furman, Michael	Photographer	Harholdt, Peter
Brand	RIZZOLI PUBLICATIONS	Manufacturer	Skira Rizzoli
NumberOfItems	1	ReleaseDate	2016-05-17T00:00:01Z
Item Weight	3.2 Pounds	ItemDimensions	12.5 x 1 x 9.75Inches
binding	Hardcover	Amazon Category	Books » Engineering & Transportation » Automotive » Classic Cars
Amazon Category	Books » Engineering & Transportation » Automotive » Automotive History	Amazon Category	Books » Engineering & Transportation » Automotive » Automotive Pictorial Books
Amazon Category	Books » Engineering & Transportation » Engineering » Automotive Engineering	ISBN	0847847519
EAN	9780847847518

Weight	3.20 lbs

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Bellissima!: The Italian Automotive Renaissance, 1945 to 1975

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