The in-depth history of a mass produced, affordable car that began in 1930's Germany and took over the world to became an icon The BUG story is of Nazi propaganda, brilliant innovations in automotive design, and of its strange and startling transformations into cultural icons as varied as Ken Kesey's magic bus, 'Herbie' in Disney's The Love Bug, and Charlie Manson's dune buggy...The Volkswagen was a project dear to Adolph Hitler's heart, and in his first public appearance as Chancellor, he promised a 'real car for the German people', a mass-produced car that would be as affordable as a motorcycle. But after the war, the Bug moved beyond Germany with a revolutionary advertising campaign and a huge potential market, becoming a phenomenal success. Phil Patton tells the fascinating story of how the Bug was designed and developed in the 1930s by the legendary German automotive designer, Ferdinand Porsche, and how it became an icon, wholly removed from its Nazi past. And in 1998, executives from Germany unveiled the New Beetle, whose only assembly plant is in Mexico. Patton shows how a whole new strategy was devised for the company - selling cars is show business.
Die Inhaltsangabe kann sich auf eine andere Ausgabe dieses Titels beziehen.
Phil Patton is the author of DREAMLAND: TRAVELS INSIDE THE SECRET WORLD OF ROSWELL and AREA 51 (Villard), and is a regular writer for the New York Times 'Public Eye' and 'Design Notebook' columns. He is a contributing editor at Esquire, Wired, and ID, and a consulting curator of The Museum of Modern Art's exhibition, 'Different Roads: Automobiles for the New Century'.
„Über diesen Titel“ kann sich auf eine andere Ausgabe dieses Titels beziehen.
EUR 4,05 für den Versand von Vereinigtes Königreich nach Deutschland
Versandziele, Kosten & DauerEUR 38,75 für den Versand von USA nach Deutschland
Versandziele, Kosten & DauerAnbieter: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Vereinigtes Königreich
Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers GOR002780186
Anzahl: 2 verfügbar
Anbieter: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, USA
Zustand: Very Good. 1st Edition. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 12402013-6
Anzahl: 1 verfügbar
Anbieter: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, USA
Zustand: Good. 1st Edition. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers GRP64681972
Anzahl: 1 verfügbar
Anbieter: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, USA
Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.15. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers G0743202422I3N10
Anzahl: 1 verfügbar
Anbieter: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, USA
Zustand: Very Good. Very Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers E09A-03469
Anzahl: 1 verfügbar
Anbieter: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, USA
Zustand: Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers P01C-00952
Anzahl: 1 verfügbar
Anbieter: Abacus Bookshop, Pittsford, NY, USA
hardcover. Zustand: Fine copy in fine dust jacket. Illus. with photos (illustrator). 1st. 8vo, 248 pp. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 115418
Anzahl: 1 verfügbar
Anbieter: Armchair Motorist, ACTON, ON, Kanada
Hardbound. Zustand: New(+1). Traces the history of the Volkswagen Beetle, from its first introduction as a Nazi propaganda tool and its postwar status as a countercultural icon to its successful revision in 1998. With d/j Illustrated by: . Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers AM587
Anzahl: 1 verfügbar
Anbieter: Bristlecone Books RMABA, Ridgway, CO, USA
Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Near fine octavo hardcover in a like dj. No names or markings to text. 8vo. 248pp. Index. Photos. First edition. Autos. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers ABE-1677372596335
Anzahl: 1 verfügbar
Anbieter: Used Book Company, Egg Harbor Township, NJ, USA
Zustand: LikeNew. Shows very minimal signs of wear and previous use. A portion of your purchase benefits nonprofits! - Note: Edition format may differ from what is shown in stock photo item details. May not include supplementary material (toys, access code, dvds, etc). Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 584ZST000CVP_ns
Anzahl: 1 verfügbar