Colin Chapman The Comic-strip Biography

Author: Denis Bernard, ISBN 9780857334718

Colin Chapman — legendary racing car designer, founder of Lotus, one of the true greats of motorsport — has been the subject of several biographies but this new one is really special. Endorsed by his family and with a foreword by his son Clive, this all-colour hardback tells Chapman's story in comic-strip form. Beautifully drawn and historically accurate, this brilliant book will enlighten and charm motorsport enthusiasts in equal measure.

Key content

• A new angle on the life of one of motor racing's greatest innovators and characters.
• Focus is on Chapman's involvement in Formula 1, from Lotus's race debut at Monaco in 1958 to his death in 1982.
• Many great names feature as Lotus drivers: Stirling Moss, Jim Clark, Graham Hill, Jochen Rindt, Emerson Fittipaldi, Ronnie Peterson, Mario Andretti, Nigel Mansell and many more.
• The innovative Lotus Formula 1 cars — including type numbers 25, 33, 49, 72, 78 and 79 — all accurately rendered, with plenty of lurid powerslides and huge crashes!
• Intriguing background scenes: Chapman at home, relationships with drivers, design of the cars, technical breakthroughs, dealings with the press, and more.
• Bright, colourful, eye-catching — and a delight to read.
• Captures a period at the heart of Formula 1 nostalgia in a unique new way.

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