Auto Erotica
A grand tour through classic car brochures of the 1960s to 1980s
$42.49
- Paperback
240 pages
- Release Date
14 February 2022
Summary
The first book of its kind - a car book like no other - offering a deeply nostalgic look at beautiful vintage cars through the superb literature, leaflets and pamphlets that sold them to us. Auto Erotica covers the gamut of motoring in Britain during the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s.
These rare ephemeral booklets are full of unusual graphic ideas and concepts. Their fabulous photography, dazzling colour charts, daring typography, strange fold outs and inspiring styles symbolise the…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781916218444 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 191621844X |
| Author: | Jonny Trunk, Damon Murray, Stephen Sorrell, Bob Stanley, FUEL |
| Publisher: | FUEL Publishing |
| Imprint: | FUEL Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 240 |
| Release Date: | 14 February 2022 |
| Weight: | 798g |
| Dimensions: | 24mm x 196mm x 242mm |
Critics Review
There is graphic brilliance within, a rich palette of colours unlike anything on today’s roads, as well as a heart-tuggingly straightforward evocation of the desire and romance of the open road.–Jonathan Bell “Wallpaper*”
Jonny Trunk
Jonny Trunk founded Trunk Records in 1995, specialising in lost and archived recordings. He compiled and wrote The Music Library, documenting library music, and Own Label, about Sainsbury’s packaging from 1962-1977. He has worked with Oliver Postgate, Derek Griffiths, Tony Hart, and other artists of the 1960s and 1970s. Jonny also writes for magazines and broadcasts weekly on Resonance FM.
Bob Stanley is a musician, journalist, and author. He is a member of Saint Etienne. He has written for the NME, Melody Maker, Mojo, The Guardian, and The Times. His books include Match Day and Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!: The Story of Modern Pop.
Damon Murray and Stephen Sorrell have been publishing books since 2004, notably the Russian Criminal Tattoo Encyclopaedia series. They have collaborated with Jonny Trunk on publications including The Music Library, Own Label, and Wrappers Delight.
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