Dr. Florian Triebel and Manfred
Grunert, BMW Group Mobile Tradition archivists, explore the history of
Bayerische Motoren Werke in a 600-page encyclopedic tome entitled
BMW since 1916. Published as volume five of the "BMW Dimensions" series, the
work encapsulates the Bavarian-manufacturer’s history in 10 thematic chapters,
along with a comprehensive 100-page appendix labeled "Data and Facts."
While, the editorial content is informative and dry, the incorporation of rare
documents and never-before-seen photographs will keep any Bimmer-buff flipping
the pages. Like any BMW product, the book carries a part number (01090398988)
and can be purchased for $117 from any BMW dealer or
motorbooks.co.uk.
BMW Group,
www.bmwusa.com
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Norman Dewis’s 33-year career at
Jaguar started in 1952, with the Le Mans-winning C-type and D-type, and
ended with his retirement in 1985, after the XJ40’sproblematic production.
Written by Paul Skilleter, in collaboration with Dewis, the book is structured
chronologically in 22 chapters and includes hundreds, if not thousands, of
original documents and photographs from Dewis’s personal collection. This
575-page biography is priced at $149 and is also available in a gold blocked
leather-bound edition, personally signed by Norman Dewis, for $298.
Paul Skilleter Books,
www.paulskilleter.com/norman.php