Tony Lewin Livres

The Complete Book of BMW is a master work. The word 'definitive' is a bold claim but this book should be viewed in this light. It is the most comprehensive survey of BMW Group models from the 501 right up to this year's 1 and 6 Series published in the English language. Data tables covering specifications, production volumes and prices will be invaluable to the BMW enthusiast and the layout and production volumes are second to none. Tony Lewin deserves high praise for this outstanding book. - Chris Willows, Corporate Communications Director, BMW Great Britain BMW is the most remarkable phenomenon to hit the auto industry in a generation. Celebrated for its luxury sports cars, motorcycles and aero engines in the pre-war era, it squandered its glamorous heritage in the 1950s; on its knees and near-bankrupt, it was rejected as a lost cause when offered by desperate banks to Mercedes-Benz. But thanks to a wealthy German aristocrat, a brilliant engineer and a young and inspirational manager, Mercedes would soon regret not having scooped up the once-glorious firm: pioneering the concept of the compact, high-quality sports saloon, the visionary new team systematically built BMW into the spectacular success we know today. Through the most expressive medium of all - the cars themselves - The Complete Book of BMW tells the story of one of the most remarkable turnarounds of the century. From the iconic 2002tii of the 1960s through the mighty M3 of the 1990s to today's born-again MINI and the crowning glory of the Rolls-Royce Phantom.- Every model since 1962- Technical specifications and performance data- Production and sales data- Key decisions that made BMW great- Von Kuenheim's brilliant template- Taking technology leadership- 1,600 color photographs- The new focus: premium at every levelAbout the AuthorTony Lewin is an automotive writer and commentator specializing in the business and design sides of the auto industry. He has reported on the automobile sector for more than two decades as editor of industry publications such as What Car?, Financial Times Automotive World and World Automotive Manufacturing, and as a regular columnist in magazines and newspapers in Europe, Japan and the United States.General AudienceThe Complete Book of BMW tells the remarkable story of the company and its cars. From the luxury sports cars and motorcycles of the pre-war era through its rebirth at the hands of a wealthy German aristocrat, a brilliant engineer, and an inspired manager during the past two decades, the book uses the most expressive medium of all-the cars themselves-to illustrate the story of one of the most remarkable turnarounds in automotive history.

This book describes how car design and technology work through the eyes of the most talented and powerful car designers in the world. The interviews give a deep understanding of why we see what we see on the highways of the world. Author Tony Lewin has been a highly regarded magazine editor on the world stage for so long that some of the top young guns revealing all in this book were hanging on his words just a few years ago.

The official story of the New Routemaster, the true successor to the iconic Routemaster, from its very public genesis in 2008 to its first scheduled journey in 2012. Features more than 200 illustrations, from initial design sketches and mock-ups to behind-the-scenes manufacturing and testing photographs.

"If BMW cars are the "ultimate driving machines," then BMW's M cars (and motorcycles) are the legendary manufacturer's ne plus ultra offerings. BMW M celebrates the 50th anniversary of this prestigious German enthusiast brand"--

The BMW Century details more than one hundred years of BMW from its historic aviation roots to today’s trend-setting cars and motorcycles.

The first years of the twenty-first century brought many changes and challenges for the automobile industry, from the development of environmentally responsible vehicles to the consolidation of numerous small companies as part of major manufacturing groups. Written by auto expert Tony Lewin and featuring over 1500 stunning photographs, this superb encyclopedia is the most comprehensive guide available to the international automobile industry of the last decade. The book explores some 150 of the most significant models, highlighting their performance, stylistic features and innovations. In addition, the guide includes entries on manufacturers around the world, covering many more production and concept cars past and present, as well as entries on the industry’s most influential designers. Informative profiles are enhanced throughout by technical specifications, company histories, chronologies of principal models and designer biographies. The result is an essential source of reference that no one interested in motoring can afford to be without.

Společnost BMW byla založena v roce 1916 a je jedním z nejstarších a nejváženějších hráčů v automobilovém průmyslu. Působí na trhu přes sto let a prodělala myriádu změn. Století BMW ukazuje růst firmy od jejích počátků přes poválečné změny až k dnešnímu obrovskému úspěchu firmy, která prodává přes 2 miliony aut ročně. Kniha nevynechává samozřejmě ani historii motocyklů, která tvoří další pilíř úspěchu BMW. Vše doplňují stovky fotografií z archivu BMW a předmluva generálního ředitele firmy.

Ludzie nigdy wcześniej nie byli tak świadomi wzornictwa jako koncepcji, a także jako czegoś, co znajdują na każdym kroku w swoim codziennym życiu. Nawet najprostsze produkty codziennego użytku konkurują ze sobą, starając się zaoferować to coś, co przyciągnie wzrok odbiorcy i lepiej odzwierciedli jego gust i styl życia. Projektowanie samochodów, podobnie jak każde inne, to złożony temat. Interesuje się nim wiele osób, niekoniecznie będących maniakami motoryzacji. Każdy element samochodu jest owocem niewyobrażalnej liczby decyzji podejmowanych przez zespół projektowy, kierujący się kwestiami z zakresu inżynierii, estetyki, oczekiwaniami i emocjami użytkownika. Książka ta pomaga czytelnikowi znaleźć odpowiedzi na pytania jak? i dlaczego? dotyczące procesu projektowego, przedstawiając historię i teorię projektowania samochodów, a także największych projektantów. To pozycja dla entuzjastów motoryzacji, miłośników designu i wszystkich tych, którzy chcą lepiej zrozumieć, dlaczego nasz czterokołowy świat wygląda tak, jak wygląda.