The Jaguar Book

Description

Shimmering like a movie star and "a very British affair": for 99 years, Jaguar has been synonymous with elegance and luxury in automobile culture - high time to commemorate an exquisite car brand. Right on time for the 60th anniversary of the E-Type, this new Jaguar photo book from automobile photographer Rene Staud captures iconic Jaguar designs: the E-Type or XK 140, the SS90 from the 1930s, or Jaguar's first electric car - the I-Pace. The man who elevated automobile photography to art, Staud stages these luxurious sports cars and racing icons in 250 photos, supplemented by texts from Jurgen Lewandowski. A beautiful ride through the complete Jaguar collection, with highlights from racing history, celebrity owners and legendary Jaguar film appearances - James Bond, Kill Bill and more. Text in English and German. AUTHOR: Rene Staud is considered one of the most sought-after automotive photographers and one of the most innovative in the industry. With the Magicflash lighting system, he has given not only his art, but studio photography in general an important impulse. He has published seven volumes with teNeues. They have become classics of automotive literature. Among them is the bestseller The Porsche 911 Book. SELLING POINTS: . Star photographer Rene Staud's unique staging of the luxurious British sports car - right in time for the 60th birthday of the E-Type . A beautiful ride through the complete Jaguar collection, with highlights from racing history, legendary film appearances and celebrity owners . The perfect match between exquisite car design and quality publishing: an absolute must-have for classic car lovers, collectors, and automobile experts 225 colour, 25 b/w illustrations

Rene Staud is considered one of the most sought-after automotive photographers and one of the most innovative in the industry. With the Magicflash (R) lighting system, he has given not only his art, but studio photography in general an important impulse. He has published seven volumes with teNeues. They have become classics of automotive literature. Among them is the bestseller The Porsche 911 Book with more than 50,000 copies sold.

"The book provides a beautiful ride through the complete Jaguar collection, along with highlights from Jag's racing history." - Rachel Cormack, Robb Report "The Jaguar Book is a new and exciting coffee table book showcasing the automotive achievements of this iconic, luxury car brand over the past century." - Luxe, North East "The book highlights from the brand's racing history, unforgettable film appearances, and exclusive peeks inside celebrity owner's garages." - Square Mile "The book explains how the genesis of Jaguar's most famous car, the E-Type... can be traced to well before its glittering debut in 1961 to the birth of the company itself." - Hannah Elliott, Bloomberg "Leafing through the 175 sumptuous photographs may be the next best thing to riding the cat." - Indulge Magazine "The Jaguar Book celebrates the marque's centenary, tracing its development and highlighting its racing history as well as the iconic designs of some of its classic cars." - Christie's International Real Estate "Sheer elegance and pure luxury from The Jaguar Book - a fast-paced ride full of twists and turns through cult-inspiring Britishness on four wheels." - New Design