The first official account of the iconic record label. An NME Book of the Year 2013 * A Rough Trade Book of the Year 2013 * A Times Literary Supplement Book of the Year 2013 This Mortal Coil, Birthday Party, Bauhaus, Cocteau Twins, Pixies, Throwing Muses, Breeders, Dead Can Dance, Lisa Germano, Kris[...]
Aston Martin is now a century old - and what a century it has been. Since its birth in London on the eve of the First World War, the company has experienced the highs of racing triumph - most famously in the 1959 Le Mans 24-hour race - and the lows of bankruptcy, yet throughout it all has been in th[...]
John Christopher takes a fresh look at 100 years of Britain's most iconic car company, Aston Martin. From the origins of the Aston Martin marque, through the gadget-laden stars of numerous James Bond films, to the prestigious super-cars that continue to be market leaders throughout the world. Aston [...]
The name of David Brown is synonymous with the glory days of Aston Martin, when a tiny British sports car company was rescued from near-extinction and turned into a marque that could compete with Ferrari--and win.
Stylish design, lavish illustration and meticulously researched text come toget[...]
This book looks at both the first generation Aston Martin Vanquish and Vanquish S as well as the second generation Aston Martin Vanquish.[...]
This book covers the six-cylinder Aston Martin DBS from 1967 through to the Aston Martin Vantage Volante of 1989, including the two prototype Aston Martin DBS cars 266 1R and 266 2L. Following an introduction which documents the history and various locations of Aston Martin and the key players invol[...]
As amazing as it is to 21st century eyes, the Lagonda was beyond astounding when it still in showrooms. Back then, it was science fiction made real. Today, its charm lies in the optimism of another era; a future that in some ways never really arrived and some ways is here in a very real way. ASTON M[...]
A stunning celebration of Aston Martin's iconic cars, from the early models and legendary James Bond cars, to the very latest machines - with incredible photography throughout.The experts at evo magazine look back at Aston Martin's glorious history, with first-hand, behind-the-wheel reports, technic[...]
The third edition of this well-reviewed book about the elegant survivor of Britain's prestige car market is fully updated to feature the latest models. It describes every post-war model through to the current DBS, Vantage and DB9 models, and the company's rollercoaster history. This book includes te[...]
Development of Aston Martin's V8 engine began in 1963 as a replacement for the six cylinder engines which had powered every model of Aston Martin since the 1950 DB2. In 1966 design work began on a new GT model and both car and engine were to be unleashed on the public in October 1967. With barely tw[...]
"Aston Martin: Model by Model" traces the turbulent history of Aston Martin and Lagonda through the cars these two famous British marques have produced. Fast, beautiful and superbly well made, they became some of the most famous machines in motoring history.[...]
The legendary Aston Martins, including the James Bond DB5 and the Zagato-bodied DB4 GT, are chronicled here with complete specs, road tests, driving impressions, photos and illustrations. Get the lowdown on the creation and evolution of the models that made the name, and the personalities behind the[...]
The car that would become the DB7 began its gestation in 1991. Developed entirely under the ownership of Ford, this new smaller Aston Martin was intended to add a new higher-volume strand to Aston Martin's range, and when the good-looking car was launched in 1993 it soon became obvious that this was[...]
For nearly a century now the Aston Martin name has been synonymous with performance, style and sophistication. Perhaps more than any other luxury car it possesses a mystique and charisma that have established it as a cultural icon and the pinnacle of automotive ingenuity. Yet the brand's survival ha[...]
This family of fast, alluring and supremely elegant cars first appeared in 1958 in the form of the 240bhp 140mph DB4. The response from the motoring press and the motoring public was rapturous, though the price of this handbuilt supercar was beyond the reach of all but a favoured few. The coupe was [...]