Car - (DK Transport) by DK (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

The contents shift from fast and furious Formula 1 racers and classic convertibles to iconic movie cars like the DeLorean and the Batmobile, then take readers inside the factory and under the hood. Showcased on panoramic pages to bring readers up close and personal with awesome automobiles, this is truly the widest angle on motorcar magic--the perfect book for young car enthusiasts, future engineers, and anyone who dreams of hitting the open road.

Review Quotes

"'Definitive' is an ambitious goal, but one this hefty book tackles with élan -- perhaps the way a 1965 Gordon-Keeble might tackle a winding country road." - The New York Times

About the Author

DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world's leading illustrated reference publisher and part of Penguin Random House, formed on July 1, 2013. DK publishes highly visual, photographic nonfiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 87 countries and in 62 languages, with offices in Delhi, London, Melbourne, Munich, New York, and Toronto. DK's aim is to inform, enrich, and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products. Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery, and parenting. DK's extensive children's list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers, and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the bestselling LEGO(R) books. DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series and Prima Games, video gaming publishers, as well as the award-winning travel publisher, Rough Guides.