Besides karl ludvigsens definitive writing, porsche, origin of the species incorporates the work of other porsche authorities and describes the historic roles of walter glockler, ghislaine kaes, erwin kommenda, otto mathe, petermax muller, louise piech, karl rabe, and many others. The hardcover of the porsche origin of the species. On motorindustry topics karl ludvigsen has written books about highperformance engines, the wankel rotary engine and the histories of american auto makers. Excellence was expected, 4 volume set, 2019 edition.
In this book john christy and karl ludvigsen have set down not only the joy of mg ownership but a comprehensive history showing how it all began. Within jerry seinfeld s renowned porsche collection resides an unassuming yet extraordinary piece of porsche history. Excellence was expected the complete history of the sports and racing cars an automobile quarterly library series book porsche spyders 19561964. Karl ludvigsen is probably the bestknown author when it comes to books on the history of porsche. His introduction to at speed, a book of jesse alexanders racing photography, won the ken w. The saga that emerges encompasses mechanical revelations, human drama and the turmoil of world war. Charles darwin on the origin of species britannica. This cornerstone of the seinfeld collection serves as the inspiration for porsche. Karl ludvigsens newest book, porsche origin of the species, launches on saturday, august 18th in danvers, ma as part of the porsche 356 east coast holiday. Over these years the pure porsche, in the person of the. The v12 engine the technology, evolution and impact of. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. This is not your typical porsche book, it is not just another pretty coffee table book it is a start of an evolution.
That fact was hammered home earlier this week when he won the dean batchelor award, the highest honor in automotive journalism, for his book porsche. Excellence was expected new updated edition a guided tour of some of the new content and features in the newly revised version of karl ludvigsen s epic porsche history book by the. The title of this book is porsche origin of the species and it was written by karl ludvigsen, jerry seinfeld, karl e ludvigsen. Americas starspangled sports car silver award book writinghistory. After a brief period of book signings and hand shakings, i was afforded the opportunity to speak with karl on a onetoone basis. This publication will appeal to all car enthusiasts who are eager to know what events really ignited the spark from which all other porsches evolved.
As an author, coauthor or editor he has some four dozen books to his credit. Karl ludvigsen wins the 2012 dean batchelor award for porsche. Origin of the species benjamin franklin gold award independent book publishers association. Karl ludvigsen books list of books by karl ludvigsen. These 5 books belong on every porsche enthusiasts shelf. Captured exclusively for this book in a series of evocative portraits by acclaimed automotive photographer michael furman, 040s. Porsche origin of the species now shipping worldwide. A major portion of the book is devoted to maintaining and improving the more popular variantsfrom the tc through td, tf, tf1500, to the current mga. Excellence was expected and ferdinand porsche genesis of genius, tackles these questions and more in porsche origin of the species. Awards received by karl ludvigsen for books and articles. Biographical background karl ludvigsen in addition to his motor industry activities as an executive with gm, fiat and ford and head of a consulting company, karl ludvigsen has been active for over 50 years as an author and historian.
Revelations in porsche origin of the species karl ludvigsen s indepth researches into the origins of the type 356 have overturned many longheld beliefs about this crucial period in the creation of the car that established the classic fingerprint of the porsche sports car for all time. Type 550a, rsk and 718 ludvigsen library only 4 left in stock more on the way. Karl ludvigsen biography dalton watson fine books homepage. Porsche origin of the species is the latest porsche heritage book by renowned automotive historian karl ludvigsen. Foreword by jerry seinfeld online, free home delivery. Origin of the species takes the reader behind the scenes of the creation of the greatest twelves of all time, from the effortless urge of the luxurious hispanosuiza of the 1930s to the scintillating surge of the lamborghini supercars of the 1960s.
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These facts seemed to me to throw some light on the origin of species that mystery of mysteries, as it. Excellence was expected and ferdinand porsche genesis of genius, tackles these questions and more in porscheorigin of the species. The changing social composition of sciencetypified by the rise of the freethinking biologist thomas henry huxley promised a better reception for darwin. Origin of the species with foreword by jerry seinfeld. Hardcover, 356 pages 436 photos and illustrations bentley book code. Karl ludvigsen is currently considered a single author. Porsche origin of the species by karl ludvigsen foreword.
Within jerry seinfelds renowned porsche collection resides an unassuming. Already respected for his many automotive books, karl ludvigsen reaches higher yet with his new work, porsche origin of the species. Jerry seinfeld is next to his career as an actorprobably the bestknown collectors of porsches, owning an absolutely stunning collection of cars, including some of which really wrote history. Origin of the species karl ludvigsen bentley publishing one of the best books ever written on porsches origins and evolution during the early years of its development all beautifully and intelligently wrapped around the history and mild read more. Karl ludvigsen, the worldregarded automotive archivist and historian, has long claimed status as the most prolific author of works on porsche. In addition to his motor industry activities as an executive with gm, fiat and ford and head of a consulting company, karl ludvigsen has been active for over 50 years as an author and historian. Origin of the species, an indepth exploration by the eminent automotive historian karl ludvigsen into the specific influences and circumstances that brought forth the first porschebadged sports cars. Porsche origin of the species book, an indepth exploration by the eminent automotive historian karl ludvigsen into the specific influences and circumstances that brought forth the first porschebadged sports cars. Explore books by karl ludvigsen with our selection at. On the origin of species england became quieter and more prosperous in the 1850s, and by middecade the professionals were taking over, instituting exams and establishing a meritocracy. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the us or from the uk, depending on stock availability. Though karl spoke for just over an hour, he only skimmed the surface of the story, presented in full in his new book origin of the species. Karl ludvigsen, automotive historian and author of such books as porsche.
Table of contents use to flip through the table of contents from this book with the viewer below. Karl ludvigsen s newest book, porsche origin of the species, launches on saturday, august 18th in danvers, ma as part of the porsche 356 east coast holiday. While one of his previous porsche epics, excellence was expected, was considered the definitive history of the marque, his latest volume is crammed with new material, including firsttime accounts of. Needless to say, they are all about cars and the motor industry, karl s lifelong. Reviews porsche origin of the species by karl ludvigsen. Porsche origin of the species by karl ludvigsen table of contents. Darwins book introduced the scientific theory that. Karl ludvigsen, born in 1934 in the usa and one of the greats in automobile history, opens his archives. Porsche origin of the species it has been my privilege and pleasure to followin real time the evolution of porsche cars from the beginnings of 1948 to the present day, says author karl ludvigsen. He will also be available for book signings and autographs.
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