Automotive Industry

Paris: Trans Photographic Press / Ville Ouverte, 2006. Cloth covered hardback in dj. First edition. AS NEW. 60 pages; 20 full-page color photographic plates; 13 x 10 inches. #685 from a numbered edtion of 1800. Biography. Text in English and French. SIGNED BY COUTURIER on the title page. Many overlapping images, taken at a car factory with a large format camera, produce a phantasmagoria of color and movement, a 'figurative abstraction.' Known primarily as a photographer of urban spaces and industrial sites all over the world, in recent years his work has evolved toward issues involving ideas related to processes and construction. Internationally know and widely exhibited, his work is represented in many museum collections. FREE SHIPPING, insurance and tracking within the US by Media Mail. Careful and secure packaging. more information

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New Delhi, India: Roli Books / Lotus Collection, 2008. Hardcover with DJ. First edition. AS NEW. 176 pages; profusely illustrated with b&w photos; 8.5 x 9.5 inches. Text in English. Indian Design Edge attempts to trace and touch upon the evolution and growth of Indian design making it possible for design to add and realize value and to create brands in the new age economy. There are illustrative design case studies, historical milestones, policy perspectives, industry insights and scenario analyses inspiring the reader to explore, discover and unleash the power of Indian design for success and growth. FREE SHIPPING within the US by Media Mail. Careful and secure packaging. more information

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Johns Hopkins University Press, 2001. Hardcover with DJ. First edition. Very Good plus with light shelf wear, light soiling, a small stain to the rear dj and light edge wear. 416 pages; b&w photos through out; 6.5 x 9.5 inches. From the creation of fast food, to the design of cities, to the character of our landscape, the automobile has shaped nearly every aspect of modern American life. Rubenstein documents the story of the automotive industry, which despite its power, is an industry constantly struggling to redefine itself and assure its success. Making and Selling Cars shows how this industry made adjustments and fostered innovations in both production and marketing in order to remain a viable force throughout the twentieth-century. FREE SHIPPING and tracking within the US by Media Mail. Careful and secure packaging. more information

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Oxford University Press, 2009. First edition. 320 pages; b&w charts and graphs throughout; 6.5 x 9.5 inches. At present, there are roughly a billion motor vehicles in the world. Within twenty years, the number will double to 2 billion. In Two Billion Cars, transportation experts Sperling and Gordon provide a concise history of America's love affair with cars and an overview of the global oil and auto industries. America is still the leading emissions culprit, and what is especially worrying is that developing nations are becoming car-centric cultures as well. The authors explain how we arrived in this dangerous state, and also what we can do about it. FREE SHIPPING within the US by Media Mail. Careful and secure packaging. more information

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Yale University Press, 2009. Hardcover with DJ. First edition. AS NEW. 448 pages; 29 pages of b&w photos; 6.5 x 9.5 inches. Born in an impoverished region of Galicia, possessed of little education and less money, Eduardo Barreiros (1919-1992) rose to become an immensely successful entrepreneur and one of Spain's most prominent industrialists. In this engaging biography, the first on a Spanish entrepreneur in English, Hugh Thomas recounts Barreiros's origins as an auto mechanic, his success in the motor industry, his tragic alliance with the Chrysler Corporation, and his little-known role as a motor industry founder in 1980s Cuba. FREE SHIPPING and tracking within the US by Media Mail. Careful and secure packaging. more information

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