Raymond Henri Dietrich: Automotive Architect of the Classic Era & Beyond
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This biography of Raymond H. Dietrich, renowned as "the automotive architect of the classic era," offers an insightful societal history spanning from the turn of the century through his eight-decade-long life.
Featuring over 600 photographs of Dietrich-designed classic cars from the 1920s and 1930s, the book serves as a visual testament to his remarkable career. Car collectors and restorers will treasure the "Cavalcade of Dietrich Design Work" chapter, which showcases 78 archival-type automotive photographs tracing Dietrich's talent and innovations.
Historians and auto enthusiasts alike will appreciate the book's evocative portrayal of different eras in Dietrich's life, skillfully transporting readers through time. Pulitzer nominee Necah Stewart Furman, Ph.D., was granted access to Dietrich's personal files, conducts taped interviews, and collaborates with automotive author Richard Burns Carson to provide annotations for the photographs.
Additionally, the book includes a "Back to the Future" section featuring beautifully restored classics, photographed by acclaimed photographer Hugues Vanhoolandt. This comprehensive biography appeals to a wide audience, including general readers, car collectors, and automotive historians.
Author: | Necah Stewart Furman,, Richard Burns Carson |
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Specs: | 637 pages, 25.5 x 29.5 x 4.1 cm / 10 x 11.6 x 1.61 in, hardback |
Illustrations: | 615 b&w and colour photographs |
Publisher: | Dalton Watson Fine Books (USA, 2024) |
Raymond Henri Dietrich: Automotive Architect of the Classic Era & Beyond
Language: English
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