Ferrari by mailander book

An inside view at the ferrari factory from 1950 to 1955 by this photo journalists with the help of karl ludvigsen. A marvelous book that really treats the history of ferrari as art is ferrari by mailander. Go like hell, is, like the movie that was derived from the real life battle of henry ford ii vs. The final bid hammer price of each lot will be subject to a buyers premium. Among the many holdings of the ludvigsen library were the works of rodolfo mailander, who photographed races, motor shows, newcar introduction and other events in europe from 1950 through 1955. This book describes in depth the design, evolution and racing record of every ferrari singleseater from the first supecharged v12 models that made their debut in the the 1948 italian grand prix to the sophisticated, midengined flat12 cars raced in 1973. They are much more evocative than the usual grainy images of cars on. The wide range of ferrari books includes original, exclusive items designed especially for fans and admirers of scuderia ferrari. Discover the whole range of ferrari books available online. The book is presented in hard cover with a welldesigned dust jacket.

The book weighs seven pounds, so you literally feel the quality. They are very specific ie ferrari tr or limited edition and very expensive ferrari in camera and not really intended for the normal person building up a good ferrari library. Pinacoteca giovanni and marella agnelli ferrary by mailander. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Some books arent old and rare, they are just new and expensive with limited print runs. A recent but absolutely extraordinary book is ferrari rex written by luca dal monte and centered on the figure of enzo ferrari. Another book i got from ferrari on a visit to the roof of the lingotto old fiat factory in turin when ferrari boss agnelli was opening his famous art collection. Be it a road car or racing car, no automobile can match ferrari for sheer iconic glamour and excitement.

Group of ferrari and porsche model car kits sealed in. It is explored in detail in my upcoming book since it was a major engineering innovation for both the race and road cars. Starting 1947, ferrari published a yearbook each year through 1968, when a triple yearbook 196819691970 was issued. Four of karl ludvigsens books concern the chevrolet corvette, one of them an. The grand prix ca r, two volumes, pomeroy the book to have on racing, up to 1950s. Details about ed karl ludvigsen ferrari by mailander the dramatic early years of 1st ed 2005. Should you want to see ferrari presented as art, grab a copy of ferrari by mailander. Mailander, ferrari by mailander, became a very wellreceived photo history.

If youve enjoyed other ludvigsen books such as excellence was expected or ferrari by mailander then porsche by mailander is a book you must have for your library. While we do not claim to have the largest selection of ferrari books in our modest library, ferrari by mailander is certainly the best photojournalism book we have ever seen. I think the best books were all written a long time ago. The origins of a success story may 2005 25 september 2005. Ferrari by mailander, ludvigsen lovely presentation of a photo archive, part of a series rivals, lancia d50 and mercedes w196, by chris nixon both cars at about the same time in general, other books on cars from other countries. Ferrari by mailander book by karl ludvigsen and rodolfo mailander, 2005.

By producing this seemingly costno object book, dalton watson fine books has gone out on a literary limb for ferrari. I have over 70 books on vintage ferrari and have narrowed the list to my top 10 favorite books that were ever written. Top 10 ferrari books vintage discussion in vintage thru 365 gtc4 started by 275gtbsaran. The mailander collection at the revs institute for automotive research. One man had unique access to the company, its people and its products during the years from 1950 to 1955 when ferrari surged from a brash newcomer to a dominant force in grand prix and sports cars. Ferrari by mailander covers the first half of the 1950s. I particularly like how the photos illustrate the people and the surroundings for each race venue. May 09, 2014 it is explored in detail in my upcoming book since it was a major engineering innovation for both the race and road cars. Ferrari book ferrari by mailander by karl ludvigsen nov.

Ofcourse for a collector and connoisseur of ferrari who has a good book collection these book s are also nice to have. Theres just enough biography of henry ford ii the deuce and enzo ferrari to understand the motivations of these two rivals, willing to stake their fortunes, their companies. Its launch was accompanied by major exhibitions in turin and pebble beach of. Pdf ferrari the factory download full pdf book download. This book will change perceptions of the ferrari story as the car companys growth over more than half a century is linked to five turbulent years of war and enzo ferraris secret life. There are three other books with similar credentials that come to mind. Ed karl ludvigsen ferrari by mailander the dramatic. Ferrari ferrari limited collectors edition book unisex scuderia. This handsome portraitformat book presents mailanders photography, selected and with commentary by karl ludvigsen, of porsche cars and people through these years.

Id planned to do likewise for an upcoming book, porsche by mailander, when i received news that rudy was seriously unwell. The best books a personal view le monde edmond interested to hear your favorite books. One man had unique access to the company, its people. Its launch was accompanied by major exhibitions in turin and pebble beach of selected photos from the book.

In 2011, the ludvigsen library, incorporating maitlanders archives, was. Spectacular large format book covering only the prea period. Ford, ferrari, and their battle for speed and glory at le mans, is the truelife story of classic duels of machine and driver in the french countryside. Ferrari by mailander book by karl ludvigsen published by. Mailander was arguably one of the greatest photographers of motor racing and the people involved in it. Ferrari supercars real good reads by winston goodfellow. Mailander, who gave input into the ferrari book, died in 2008, at age 85, and couldnt do the same for this one. Explore books by karl ludvigsen with our selection at.

The best of corvette news 195776 book by karl ludvigsen 1st edition. His understanding of the ferrari world combined with his librarys holding of the rodolfo mailander photo archive to produce ferrari by mailander in 2005, a dalton watson publication. An engrossing read from start to finish if you are fascinated by f1, racing cars and their grand history want to know how all the great names developed their insignias, how they interacted, and the private lives of the giants of motor sport history this book will have you immersed in a cleverly woven fast track of its own. We had a great time looking through them while he recalled the people and events. Ferrari 330p4 by marasca, limited 537, from 2001, english text, in a slipcase, condition 12 german description ferrari buch. Jul 17, 2014 should you want to see ferrari presented as art, grab a copy of ferrari by mailander.

For this sumptuous book dalton watson asked mailanders lifelong friend, karl ludvigsen, to choose and comment on the most illustrative and evocative images from the photojournalists oeuvre. May, 2008 while we do not claim to have the largest selection of ferrari books in our modest library, ferrari by mailander is certainly the best photojournalism book we have ever seen. Of course many of the photos have been published elsewhere, but. Identical large format book, companion to porsche by mailander. Find and buy the ferrari book or manual that you need.

During the seventies, there were some odd books issued in 1972, 1975 hard and softbound and softbound in 1977 through 1979. Karl ludvigsen is exemplary with his production and editing. Ferrari book ferrari by mailander by karl ludvigsen. Ferrari by mailander by karl ludvigsen dalton watson. It is amazing, in a world filled with remarkably good books on ferrari. I call these luxury f1 books and they are targeted to the diehard collector andor superrich. Ferrari unisex ferrari limited collectors edition book catalog books. I have the porsche by mailander book and its stunning. This book will change perceptions of the ferrari story as the car companys growth over more than half a century is linked to five turbulent years of war and enzo ferrari s secret life.

Following a ten year absence a new yearbook was published in 1989 and each year thereafter. For safe keeping and proper display, the book comes delivered in a matching slip box. The 500 photographs mailander shot from 1950 to 1955 are published in the book by karl ludvigsen ferrari by mailander, dalton watson fine books. Rudy mailander photo collection now part of revs digital l. Baimes history of the rivalry i probably wouldnt have read this book had it not been for james mangolds cinematic masterpiece ford v. After his career as a photojournalist rodolfo mailander worked first in stuttgart for mercedesbenz and later in turin for fiat, where he was a close associate of gianni agnelli. Ferrari by mailander karl ludvigson inside ferrari michael dregni. Ferrari by mailander by karl ludvigsen dalton watson fine books. The latters powerplant would play a major role in ferraris first hypercars. Ferrari s dangerous secret role was a gamble which enabled his company to grow and, after the war ended, make global automotive and motorsport history.

A treat for the ferrari enthusiast is a tabulation of serial numbers of the cars illustrated, provided by renowned ferrari expert marcel massini. This great book shows the men and their racing machines. I last spent quality time with rudy when i was planning my book ferrari by mailander, which features 500 of his images. To say that the book is profusely illustrated is an understatement. That book, porsche by mailander, is published by dalton watson fine books. Ed karl ludvigsen ferrari by mailander the dramatic early. Details about ed karl ludvigsen ferrari by mailander the dramatic early years of. Set up a search alert to hear when collectibles items arrive. By producing this seemingly costnoobject book, dalton watson fine books has gone out on a literary limb for ferrari. Prizewinning author ludvigsen, one of the worlds great porsche experts, also limns porsches decadebydecade progress toward eminence. Please note the buyers premium for this auction is as follows. Ferraris dangerous secret role was a gamble which enabled his company to grow and, after the war ended, make global automotive and motorsport history. Mar 31, 2005 buy ferrari by mailander by ludvigsen, karl isbn.