$140.00
Beautiful Machines: The Germans
Available to pre-order now, released October 21st. As this is an import we may have a week later.
Please note : If you pre-order an item and add more items in stock, we will ship the order together when the pre-order arrives. Release dates are subject to change, we don't send out emails, any changes are updated on the website.
German automotive design has been a defining force in shaping the cultural and industrial landscapes of the 20th and 21st centuries. From the post-war innovation that brought us the Volkswagen Beetle to the sophisticated engineering marvels of BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Porsche, German cars have not only been machines--they've been symbols of innovation, precision, and cultural influence. The Germans - Beautiful Machines explores this legacy in detail, presenting a curated selection of 50 iconic German-built cars from the 1920s to the early 2000s. Each vehicle tells a story of its time, reflecting critical moments in design, culture, and technological advancement. With insightful chapters covering pivotal eras, the book offers readers a rich narrative that blends the evolution of car design with broader cultural movements, from the post-war industrial boom to the sleek, high-performance vehicles of the modern age. It delves into how design influenced and was influenced by advertising, architecture, fashion, and the broader cultural zeitgeist of each decade. The Germans - Beautiful Machines is a deep dive into how German engineering shaped not just an industry but a global cultural identity. It offers a visual and narrative journey through Germany's rich automotive history.