Virgil Exner: Visioneer: The official biography of Virgil M. Exner, designer extraordinaire
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| Rating | : | 4.18 (746 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1845841182 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 160 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-04-21 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"An excellent template for business biographys" according to John Mccarrier. An excellent presentation of the life and work of an important figure in the history of automotive styling in the U.S. It was written with extensive support of the Exner family which gave the author access to many drawings and to their memories of key aspects of Exner's life. It shows that there was much more to Exner than the Ghia show car.A major strength of the book is the insights it gives into the corporate/industry environment th. Well written, and very informative Whether a Chrysler fanatic, or if you just are interested in the history of American Automotive design, this book is a great addition to the auto enthusiast library.. Good Book on a Great Designer M. James Rygg Virgil Exner has to be ranked as one of the great automotive designers of all time. This is a fairly comprehensive story of his life and his work. Most of the time the book is quite readable, although some errors in spelling and grammar show up. There is very little written information on Exner, so this book fills a critical need. If you are a Mopar fan, and just a fan of great automotive design, this is a must-have book.
For an all too brief period, Exner's name epitomized all that was great and exciting in America. His design of the 1947 Studebaker established the design pattern for all modern cars and was a huge success. His thrilling automobile designs from the mid-fifties took the world by storm and put Chrysler at the top. His work was nothing less than a revolution. Exner introduced to Chrysler, first with his "idea cars" then with production models, vehicles that were wanted for their looks but at the same time, were soundly engineered; automobiles that carried classic proportions and gave the illusion of movement even while stationary. Thirty four years after his untimely death, Virgil Exner's name still remains inexorably linked to the Chrysler Corporation in the minds of car enthusiasts worldwide. With many previously unseen works of art and family photos among the 150 color images throughout, this is a unique and fascinating insight into a pivotal player in the development of the modern automobile.. The official biography the man who brought his own personal style to the world of industrial design, from automobiles
I could be persuaded to own the Exner-designed 1953 De Soto Adventurer any time. If the evolution of the automobile in the US is of interest, you will find this biography quite fascinating. Through Exner’s work, it’s possible to track the changes during almost 40 years. Australian Classic Car, February 2008Australian magazine While I don’t hold a strong affection for new cars these days, I’ll admit that I admire the bold, assertive style of Chrysler’s 300 Series. This publication is Exner’s story, both private and public, from his school days when his drawing prowess was first recognised to his career styling boats and cars during the 1970s. It was a time when companies replaced the drab, carry-over, pre-war sty