This history of boat design and culture since the beginning of the 20th century covers speedy mass-produced, motor-propelled motorboats and yachts. Design enthusiasts will find information on types, forms, materials and colors. The focus is on American and Italian models from the end of the Second World War through the present day. Top boat manufacturers and designers such as Christopher Columbus Smith, Carlo Riva and Sonny Levi feature prominently. This lavishly illustrated compendium contains many photographs sure to spur your own dreams of hitting the high seas, or dropping anchor in a secluded cove! ??A in-depth look at boat design and culture ? Approximately 400 illustrations, some previously unpublished, including stunning vintage black and white shots of pre-war masterpieces
- ISBN10 3832790543
- ISBN13 9783832790547
- Publish Date September 2005
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 1 September 2011
- Publish Country DE
- Publisher teNeues Publishing UK Ltd
- Imprint teNeues Media GmbH & Co. KG
- Format Paperback
- Pages 399
- Language English