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Title: Corvette Fifty Years by Randy Leffingwell, David Newhardt ISBN: 0-7603-1180-3 Publisher: MBI Publishing Pub. Date: October, 2002 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $50.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.5 (4 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Corvette Fifty Years
Comment: I placed this book on reserve 4 months in advance to it's release. That should say something to justify Fifty dollar price. The plain white cover with one lonely Big Block 67 is misleading to what this book really contains. When I first recieved my copy I had to see those photographs, and Leffingwell doesn't disappoint. The book contains many one and two page photos that will have you grinning from ear to ear. With over 350+ pages you can't complain. I especially like the Grand Sport Chapter, as this was the boon to the racing history for Corvette, shortly before Chevrolet's formal ban on Manufacturer-backed racing. As a car modeler and corvette enthusiast, I am a very scrutinizing indvidual and look for perfection and accuracy. The book contains enough information to wet any gearheads appetite, but leaves you asking for more when you get to that last page. I think this is not the intent for the book, but as an enthusiast, you can never have enough of a good thing. I think this books intent is to show you a little of everything from Corvette history without making a series of books, as this is what you would need. I made the 50th anniversary bash for corvette and can honestly say that this book comes close to capturing all those cars in it's own little party bash. The book has excellent photos of cars rarely seen by all and even gives you glimpses into the corvettes future. It dabbles into the corvettes pre-introduction and the events leading to it's intro as well as the many times the corvettes life almost came to an end. This book is a must have for any corvette or car nut, and definitely justifies it's price. Buy two and keep one in the plastic. I did.
Rating: 5
Summary: AAAAWWWWSSSSOOOOMMMMEEEEEE!!! ...
Comment: THIS IS AN AMAZING BOOK!!! ...RANDY L. IS AN AWSOME PHOTOGRAPHER!!! ... I LLLLOOOOOOOOOOVVVEEEE CORVETTES!!THEY ARE MY FAVORITE CARS!!! ... PERIOD!!! ...
Rating: 3
Summary: Interesting history-- poor quality photograph printing
Comment: This volume is quite interesting for the insight it provides into the times and marketplace that lead to the design & launch of Corvette. The discussion of the relationship between racing and the early production models is also well put together.
However, the photographs, while nicely composed, are NOT well represented in this book. As another reviewer mentioned, many photos appear hazy-- as if they were shot through a filter of some sort. Having seen Newhardt's photography elsewhere, I think this is the result of poor printing, not the original photos. It is a shame given the size and detail of the photos that are included.
Let's face it, this is a coffee table book and I am disappointed that the version as published falls short of what could have otherwise been a beautiful look at Corvettes throughout the make's 49 year history.
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Title: Corvette from the Inside: The Development History as told by Dave McLellan, Corvette's Chief Engineer 1975-1992 by Dave McLellan ISBN: 0837608597 Publisher: Bentley Publishers Pub. Date: 01 June, 2002 List Price(USD): $39.95 |
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Title: Corvette Black Book 1953-2003 by Mike Antonick ISBN: 0933534523 Publisher: Motorbooks International Pub. Date: 01 November, 2002 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
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Title: Corvette 2004 Calendar by Ron Kimball ISBN: 0763160520 Publisher: Browntrout Publishers Pub. Date: 01 May, 2003 List Price(USD): $12.99 |
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Title: The Corvette Anthology 2003 by Harry W. Ilaria ISBN: 1928618219 Publisher: Hi-Tech Software Pub. Date: 19 September, 2002 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: This Old Corvette: The Ultimate Tribute to America's Sports Car by Peter Egan, Michael Dregni ISBN: 0896586227 Publisher: Voyageur Press (MN) Pub. Date: 01 April, 2003 List Price(USD): $29.95 |
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