{"product_id":"100-years-of-legends-the-official-celebration-of-the-le-mans-24-hours-hardcover","title":"100 Years of Legends: The Official Celebration of the Le Mans 24 Hours - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGerard Holtz\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJulien Holtz\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBasile Davoine\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished in collaboration with the ACO (Automobile Club de l'Ouest), organisers of the Le Mans 24 Hours, this official book celebrates the centenary of the world's greatest sports car race.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Besides recalling the most memorable moments in the event's history, \u003ci\u003e100 Years of Legends\u003c\/i\u003e takes an imaginative thematic approach in examining a huge range of topics to give a complete picture of the entire period, right up to Ferrari's victory in the centenary year. All the important subjects have their place, including the great drivers and cars, and are presented in an appealing style with plenty of thought-provoking angles. Technical evolution receives particularly enlightening coverage, with emphasis on the innovations and curiosities so evident at Le Mans over the years. Extensive period illustration blends with 'infographics', diagrams, poster artwork and memorabilia to provide a visually vivid presentation. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The drivers: the greats, topped by nine-time winner Tom Kristensen; the rookie winners; pioneering women drivers; tales of exceptional personal endeavour and adversity. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The manufacturers: Bentley, Alfa Romeo, Bugatti, Ferrari, Jaguar, Ford, Porsche, Matra, Peugeot, Audi and Toyota have been the predominant names over the 100 years and all get their share of attention. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The cars: the famous winners, from 1923 3-litre Chenard \u0026amp; Walcker to 2023 Ferrari 499P Hypercar, are featured, plus the eccentric machinery that has added fascination over the years. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The technology: aerodynamic advances and speed landmarks; pioneering engines, including turbine, rotary, diesel, electric and hybrid; tyre and safety developments, and more. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Numerous other themes: records, trophies, regulations, circuit changes, safety improvements, race organisation, art cars, spectating, atmosphere and curiosities. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This is the complete story of the Le Mans 24 Hours, told from the inside.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGérard Holtz\u003c\/b\u003e's 45-year television career has seen him cover the world's greatest sporting events, including the Tour de France, World Cup, Roland-Garros, Olympics, F1 and Le Mans. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJulien Holtz\u003c\/b\u003e is a consultant and software designer who has co-written many sports books with his father Gérard Holtz.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBasile Davoine\u003c\/b\u003e is a sports journalist and content manager for the website motorsport.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDenis Bernard\u003c\/b\u003e is an audio-visual director, automotive journalist and driver who has scripted many comic-strip books about Le Mans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.02 x 11.97 x 10.47 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 05, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51763896221984,"sku":"9781910505885","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/825c6f8829b456d99feda72e471f9bdc.webp?v=1780241645","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/100-years-of-legends-the-official-celebration-of-the-le-mans-24-hours-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}