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Villa D'Este: The Italian Concours
by
Angelo Tito Anselmi
10" x 11" hardbound, with slipcase
230 pages with 120 full-page black & white photos
Villa d'Este: the Italian Concours, a beautiful new history of the classic editions of Italy's most famous Concours d'Elegance held annually from 1929 to 1937 (except for 1936) and twice after the War (in 1947 and 1949). The Concours immediately became the most prestigious annual gathering for Italian coachbuilders and the most important venue for the debut of new Italian coachwork.
This beautiful book has been written in side-by-side Italian and English texts, and has been produced in a large 10" x 11" inch format with 230 pages and 120 full-page photos. The fascinating historic photos are beautifully reproduced in duotone, and most have never been previously published. They graphically illustrate the style and the ambiance of the period and document the beginnings of Italy’s ongoing celebration of the art of automotive design.
Mr. Anselmi reviews the history of each annual Concours, primarily relying upon excerpts from contemporary newspaper and magazine reviews of each event. The book also includes a special section reviewing the Alfa Romeo 6C2500 Super Sport Villa d'Este Coupe by Carrozzeria Touring, which took its name from the fact that it won the Grand Prize in the public referendum at the 1949 show. The book concludes with tables that list all of the awards given at the ten events held between 1929 and 1949.
Only 300 copies have been allocated for the North American market.
Price: $95.00
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