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Formula One Through the Lens: Four Decades of Motor Sport Photography
Item #F187 - $39.95
Nigel Snowdon has been a leading motor sport photographer since 1963. In that time he has covered more than 450 Grand Prix as well as countless other events around the world, often working in collaboration with his wife, fellow photo-journalist Diana Burnett. This book brings together a wide selection of Nigel's superb black and white photographs to create an evocative album reflecting the momentous changes that have transformed Grand Prix racing during the 60's, 70's, 80's, and 90's.

As well as a protfolio of stunning action shots, the book provides an intimate glimpse behind the scenes, showing the human side of the sport. There are reminders of the tragedy that has so often overshadowed the glamour and excitement of Formula 1 racing, together with glimpses of the humorous moments that help relieve the tension of a Grand Prix weekend. A gallery of outstandind protraits is complemented by a collection of moody photos of the leading drivers preparing for action. Accompanied by authoritative captions by Steve Small incorporating Nigel's own reflections on his work, and luxurious reproduced in duotone, the photographs offer a rich distillation of motor sport history that will delight enthusiasts whatever their generation.

By Nigel Snowdon
Foreword by Jackie Stewart
Publisher: Hazleton Publishing - 1998
Hardbound, 9¼" x 12½" / 23.5cm x 31cm
160 pages. Over 250 black & white illustrations

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