The Jaguar Book - by René Staud (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

"Leafing through the 175 sumptuous photographs may be the next best thing to riding the cat." -- Indulge Magazine "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 Shimmering like a movie star and "a very British affair" for 100 years, Jaguar has been synonymous with elegance and luxury in automobile culture--and it's high time to commemorate this exquisite car brand. Right on time for the 60th anniversary of the E-Type, this new Jaguar photo book from automobile photographer René Staud captures iconic Jaguar designs: the E-Type or XK 140, the SS90 from the 1930s, and 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 175 photos, supplemented by texts from Jürgen Lewandowski. A beautiful ride through the complete Jaguar collection, with highlights from racing history, celebrity owners, and legendary Jaguar film appearances, such as James Bond, Harold and Maude, and more. Star photographer René Staud's unique staging of the luxurious British sports car--right in time for the 60th birthday of the E-Type The complete Jaguar collection, with highlights from racing history, legendary film appearances, and celebrity owners An absolute must-have for classic car lovers, collectors, and automobile experts Text in English and German.

Review Quotes

"Leafing through the 175 sumptuous photographs may be the next best thing to riding the cat."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"The book highlights from the brand's racing history, unforgettable film appearances, and exclusive peeks inside celebrity owner's garages."

"The book provides a beautiful ride through the complete Jaguar collection, along with highlights from Jag's racing history."

"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."

About the Author

René 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.