Americans are increasingly fascinated by how their cars are designed Auto designers are now celebrities, and the look of one's car has become as important as the clothes one wears American Car Design Now is аююйиthe first book to explore the creative process behind the making of more than thirty contemporary models that embody the trends of the future It also assesses the success of these cars from a design perspective In this revealing volume-the product of more than three бмрхуyears of research-the author shares insights gained from unprecedented behind-the-scenes access to the notoriously secretive and guarded design studios of DaimlerChrysler, Ford, and General Motors and in-depth interviews with their top designers The author delves into the individual characters in the industry and shows how their different creative and managerial techniques translate to the finished models What is the state of car design in the United States today, at the outset of tбссжлhe twenty-first century? American Car Design Now answers this important question with a thoughtful examination and critique of the creation of new American cars, of new American dreams Издание на английском языке Формат: 24 см х 29 см Иллюстрации Автор C Edson Armi.