Books On Cars
56
17
17
to
4
55
31
90
88
89
10
8
6
2
2
2
2
1
1
4
52
34
10
18
13
1
5
7
2
4
3
2
6
2
48
23
13
6
6
40
26
25
17
8
7
3
2
2
2
Sort By
Ultimate Collector Cars, Double Volume, Special Edition Book
By C & P Fiell, TASCHEN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
d’Eleganza Villa d’Este to the premier Monterey Car Week, the collector car calendar and market has shown one
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Books
Materials
Paper
The Cars in Posters, French Book by Thierry Favre, 2007
By Modern History
Located in Atlanta, GA
L'Auto s'affiche (The Cars in Posters), French Book by Thierry Favre, 2007.
Prefaced by Louis
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Books
Materials
Paper
Cadillac 110 Years by Assouline Hardcover Book
By Assouline Publishing
Located in North Hollywood, CA
car. Cadillac takes readers on a visual journey through all the decades of its history. Here are
Category
2010s American Classical Books
Materials
Paper
50th Anniversary NASCAR The Thunder of America 1988
Located in North Hollywood, CA
familyhas built NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing) from a small, family-run racing
Category
Late 20th Century French Expressionist Books
Materials
Paper
“Spoon” Industrial Design Steel Covered Book, Phaidon Press – 1st Edition
By Phaidon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
cars.
Each designer is featured over two double-page spreads, illustrated with sketches, models and
Category
Early 2000s American Industrial Books
Materials
Metal
Major-General Abner Doubleday & Major-General John Robinson in the Civil War
Located in valatie, NY
men. In San Francisco, after the war, he obtained a patent on the cable car railway that still runs
Category
Vintage 1910s American Books
Materials
Paper
H 10.75 in W 8.25 in D 0.88 in
New York, Humanity by Cubic Foot, French Book by David Lachterman, 1966
By Modern History
Located in Atlanta, GA
be, crazy as the Marx Brothers, and beautiful as an American car, this New York only supports
Category
Vintage 1960s French Modern Books
Materials
Paper
H 0.63 in W 7.32 in D 7.32 in
Steven Klein Luxury 'Limited Edition of 50'
By Phaidon
Located in New York City, NY
flaunting, pyromania, murder, arrests, car crashes, body contortions, and genital display. These reoccurring
Category
2010s Books
Materials
Paper
Fornasetti Designer of Dreams by P. Mauries (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
, cabinets, pianos, shops, racing cars, ocean liners: all were transformed by the application of unexpected
Category
20th Century Books
Materials
Paper
Richard Sapper, Edited by Jonathan Olivares Book
Located in New York City, NY
, ranging from ships and cars, to computers and electronics as well as furniture and kitchen appliances. His
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Books
Materials
Paper
Epic of America by Jt Adams First Edition Re-Print
Located in Dallas, TX
). He wrote popular books and magazine articles in a steady stream. His Epic of America was an
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Books
Materials
Paper
Joel Meyerowitz, Taking My Time
Located in New York City, NY
, Meyerowitz translated the chaos of the city – alive with lights and cars, businessmen and street vendors
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Books
Materials
Paper
I, Me, Mine Autobiography Memoir by English Musician George Harrison The Beatles
Located in North Hollywood, CA
middle of it, his spiritual reawakening in India, his love of fast cars and his passion for gardening
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Books
Materials
Paper
H 9.5 in W 6.5 in D 1.5 in
Shinjuku Plus - Daido Moriyama - Signed 1st Edition, Getsuyosha, 2006
By Daido Moriyama 1
Located in London, GB
and white images of the Shinjuku district of Tokyo on every page. With everything from cats, cars
Category
Early 2000s Japanese Books
Materials
Paper
Garden of Morocco, Spain and Portugal Hardcover Book French Ed.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
, comme le montre cet ouvrage, nous pouvons en voir de merveilleux exemples. Car si ces trois pays sont
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Moorish Books
Materials
Paper
Reproducing Scholten and Baijings
Located in New York City, NY
everything from ceramics and silverware to textiles and even a concept car.
This, their first
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Books
Materials
Paper
Matthew Weiner, 'Mad Men', Art Edition A 'Script Edition'
By Matthew Weiner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, Semi Chellas, Jonathan Igla, Andre & Maria Jacquemetton, Janet Leahy, Erin Levy, Tom Smuts, Carly Wray
Category
2010s European Books
Materials
Paper
Marc Newson Works
By Marc Newson, Alison Castle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, restaurants, boutiques, cars, planes, and even a spaceship. For Australian Industrial designer Marc Newson
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Books
Materials
Other
Arts Decoratifs Et Industriels Modernes Encyclopedie, 12 Books, 1925 Art Deco
Located in Oakland, CA
Industrial Arts in the twentieth century) complete set of 12 original books, the first edition of 1925
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Paper
H 11.25 in W 9.43 in D 1.2 in
Printed Illustration by Joseph Krush 1946 San Francisco Cable Car
Located in Malibu, CA
–1946.
As well as illustrated many Harcourt books & record album covers.
for which he developed
Category
Mid-20th Century American Bauhaus Drawings
Materials
Wood
Traffic Jam in New York City Impressionist Winter Car Scene Oil Painting
By Christopher Willett
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Impressionist New York City traffic jam on a winter day. Cars fill the street and snow fills the
Category
Late 20th Century American Classical Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Spektra Chair by Mati Sipiora
Located in Geneve, CH
Spektra is a steel object that functions as an armchair. its character resembles a racing car. its
Category
2010s Polish Post-Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Original Bill Neale Austin Healey 3000 Automotive Watercolor Listed Artist AFAS
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Road & Track, Car & Driver, Cavalino magazine and other books and posters. Many of his pieces are on
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper
H 18 in W 20 in D 0.5 in
Antique Art Deco Epstein Manner Burr Walnut Cocktail Cabinet Dry Bar 1920s
Located in London, GB
cars, boats and planes but his love for anything with an engine came second to his love of Art Deco
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Dry Bars
Materials
Walnut
H 51.19 in W 29.93 in D 14.57 in
Greta Magnusson Grossman Dining Table for Glenn of California
By Glenn of California, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in San Diego, CA
was “a car and some shorts.”
The couple settled in Los Angeles, where she launched her brand of
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
1980s Post Modern Segis Italia Black Plastic & Chrome Charlie Side Chairs Set 4
By Loewenstein, Segis, Carlo Bimbi and Nilo Gioacchini
Located in Topeka, KS
the group both designed AND made in the 1980’s! The fabulous circa of big hair, cool cars, and
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 32.25 in W 21.75 in D 20.5 in
Jet Desk / Igl-Jet by Ernest Igl aka Ernest Hoffmann for Wilhelm Werndl, 1970s
By Wilhelm Werndl, Ernest Igl
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
graphic artist and enjoyed a high reputation as one of the best illustrators for new school books, then
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Space Age Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 29.14 in W 69.69 in D 33.47 in
Large & Impressive Hand-Carved Wooden Pair of Fighting Ram Sculpture Bookends
Located in Lisse, NL
a full grown male can easily wreck a car and these full of testosteron creatures are better left
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Free Shipping
H 10 in W 16 in D 4.5 in
American Industrial Oak and Steel Pallet Coffee Table
Located in Topeka, KS
, books, or those ever-present clickers aka remote controls! These pallets are so handsome, yet they are
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
Michael Roberts Original Photograph "Michel Greek Toga" Hamilton's London, 1989
By Michael Roberts
Located in Palm Springs, CA
, Roberts would tell you that the dull mechanics of fashion were no more interesting than car maintenance
Category
Vintage 1980s English Modern Photography
Materials
Paper
H 26 in W 22 in D 0.75 in
Michael Roberts Original Photograph "Michel Nude" Hamilton's London, 1989
By Michael Roberts
Located in Palm Springs, CA
, Roberts would tell you that the dull mechanics of fashion were no more interesting than car maintenance
Category
Vintage 1980s English Modern Photography
Materials
Paper
Vintage Original Paul Melia 1989 Expressionist Watercolor Portrait
Located in Dayton, OH
. ""When I was 5 years old, I got hit by a car. My injuries were severe and I was bedridden for quite some
Category
Vintage 1980s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Paint
Formula 1: the Impossible Collection
By Assouline Publishing
Located in NEW YORK, NY
technologically advanced racing car. The turbocharged engine, with more than 1,000 horsepower, is about to kick
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Books
Materials
Metal
St. Moritz Chic
By Assouline Publishing
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Car Meeting. In St. Moritz creatives and royals share skiwassers slope-side on the sheepskin benches
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Books
Materials
Other
Rolls-Royce Promotional Catalogue for the Phantom III
By Rolls Royce
Located in New York, NY
images of cars, one large folding plate showing the top and side view of the 40-50 H.P. chassis, four
Category
Vintage 1930s Great Britain (UK) Books
Materials
Paper
"Collage" by Sir Jackie Stewart, Signed, Limited Edition Book
Located in Guildford, Surrey
. Collage begins with Sir Jackie's early sports car and Formula Three races and culminates in his retirement
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Books
Materials
Leather, Paper
"3 Gratien" Print by Rob Scholte for Jaski Gallery
By Rob Scholte
Located in Munich, Bavaria
already) existing images from the media, publicity and picture books.
Rob Scholte was born in Amsterdam
Category
Early 2000s Dutch Prints
Materials
Paper
Marc Newson Gluon Chair and Ottoman, Original Moroso Labeled "1993"
By Marc Newson, Moroso
Located in Brussels, BE
been the subject of a number of books and documentary films.
Marc Newson has been described as the
Category
1990s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Arts Decoratifs et Industriels Modernes Encyclopedie, 12 Books, 1925
Located in Atlanta, GA
Decorative and Industrial Arts in the twentieth century) complete set of 12 original books, first edition of
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Books
Rainer W. Schlegelmilch. Porsche Racing Moments. Limited, Signed book with stand
By TASCHEN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
shows and tells fascinating stories from track and trackside.
Naturally, the cars are the heroes of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Books
Materials
Aluminum, Foil
H 10.7 in W 14.7 in D 4 in
Mitch Epstein Recreation American Photographs 1973-1988
Located in London, GB
," teenage girls abandon a baby to fondle a snake; children sleep naked on a car in an open campground
Category
Early 2000s Books
Materials
Paper
Les Annees 60 Book
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
furniture, photography, fashion and cars. With text in French and profusely illustrated with color and black
Category
Vintage 1960s Books
Wild L.A. A Celebration of the Natural Areas in and Around Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wild L.A.: A Celebration of the Natural Areas In and Around the City
(Sierra Club Books
Category
Early 2000s American Folk Art Books
Materials
Paper
H 10.5 in W 10 in D 0.75 in
Assouline Capri Dolce Vita Book
By Assouline Publishing
Located in Toronto, ON
caves to the people walking in the lively Piazzetta, where cars are prohibited and the island’s playful
Category
2010s American Books
Materials
Linen, Paper
Casino Royale by Ian Fleming, 60th Anniversary Bentley Special Edition, 2013
By Ian Fleming
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
House.
The Bentley is James Bond’s car of choice in the original Fleming novels and Ian Fleming was
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Books
Materials
Paper
H 10.25 in W 8 in D 2.25 in
Christopher Wool
By Hans Werner Holzwarth, Christopher Wool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
had hit stride with his dry, dead-pan word paintings (“Trbl,” “Riot,” “Sell the House, Sell the Car
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Books
Materials
Other
Richard Sapper, Edited by Jonathan Olivares Book
Located in New York City, NY
, ranging from ships and cars, to computers and electronics as well as furniture and kitchen appliances. His
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Books
Materials
Paper
Fashion Designers A-Z, Akris Edition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
movie Grand Prix" (Kriemler), the race cars whizzing by on silk crêpe found a suitable patroness
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Books
Materials
Acrylic
Seven Came Through by Edward Rickenbacker, Signed First Edition, 1943
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Medal of Honor and a record ten Distinguished Service Crosses. A famous race car driver before the war
Category
Vintage 1940s American Books
Materials
Paper
Original Vintage Poster Continental Travel Guides Road Map Atlas Car Manual Book
Located in London, GB
hatt' ich sie vergessen - and a row of manuals, road maps and Continental atlas books laid out on a
Category
Vintage 1930s German Posters
Materials
Paper
H 21.07 in W 13.19 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage Advertising Poster WH Smith Famous Bookshops Salisbury
Located in London, GB
featuring a busy street scene with cars and trucks on the road, a group of children passing by the store on
Category
Vintage 1940s British Posters
Materials
Paper
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 0.04 in
André Vincent Becquerel Cat Sculpture Bronze Art Deco
By André Vincent Becquerel
Located in Oakland, CA
-known French sculptor Andre Vincent Becquerel French circa 1930. Also known for car mascots and this may
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Solar Holes Passage into the Plexsus Acrylic Oil Painting by Lydia Dona, 1992
By Lydia Dona
Located in Dayton, OH
secret is that she does not drive a car, but the car manuals operate as anatomical books. Her obsessive
Category
1990s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Austin Healey Bug-Eye Sprite, circa 1959 "Unrestored with 19, 398 Miles"
Located in Chicago, IL
someone else’s poor attempt, but that remains the only repainted panel on the car. The interior is
Category
Vintage 1950s British More Furniture and Collectibles
H 49.75 in W 137.25 in D 53 in
Signed Andy Warhol Torsos 1977 Lithograph Framed Prigioni Vecchie Venezia Rare
By Andy Warhol
Located in West Hartford, CT
and was the author of numerous books, including The Philosophy of Andy Warhol and Popism: The Warhol
Category
Vintage 1970s American Prints
Materials
Plexiglass, Paper, Resin
H 42 in W 30 in D 1 in
Vintage Large Watercolor by John Berry of Rumpelstiltskin, Mid-20th Century
By John Berry
Located in London, GB
the Ladybird books, which have entertained generations of children at the same time as teaching them
Category
Vintage 1960s British Paintings
H 29.93 in W 25.99 in D 0.79 in
Watercolour Edwardian Knife Grinder by John Berry Mid-20th Century
By John Berry
Located in London, GB
Berry
John Berry was one of the stabile of artists who illustrated the Ladybird books, which have
Category
Vintage 1950s British Paintings
Very Rare Original Robj Collection 4 Piece Jazz Band French Art Deco
By ROBJ
Located in Oakland, CA
the most noted Art Deco reference books. This is a highly collectible set, emblematic of the spirit
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sculptures
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Breakfront Bookcase 19th Century
Located in London, GB
shelves, and they can all be adjusted according to the height of your books.
The lower section has four
Category
Antique 1850s English Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut
Antique Art Deco Figured Walnut Rocket Display Cabinet, 1920s
Located in London, GB
of travel. He had an extensive knowledge of cars, boats and planes but his love for anything with an
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
- 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Books On Cars", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.
Books On Cars For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of books on cars available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique books on cars was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, metal and wood. There are 15 antique and vintage books on cars for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 4 modern editions to choose from as well. Books on cars have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of books on cars to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Art Deco, neoclassical and industrial books on cars are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made books on cars over the years, but those made by Assouline Publishing, Marc Newson and Alison Castle are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Books On Cars?
Books on cars can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $995, while the lowest priced sells for $95 and the highest can go for as much as $20,914.
Questions About Books On Cars
- What are car shoes?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Car shoes are footwear designed to ensure comfort and increase safety while driving. Although designs vary, they often feature extra cushioning in the back that reduces pressure on the heel and specialized soles that are less likely to slip while operating the pedals in an automobile. You may also see car shoes referred to as driving shoes, driving slippers, car loafers or driving moccasins. Shop a wide variety of car shoes on 1stDibs.
- How old are pedal cars?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The pedal car was introduced in the 1890s. Pedal cars are modeled after actual cars on the road and remain popular toys for children. Some pedal cars include working features, such as horns and lights. Shop a range of vintage pedal cars on 1stDibs.
- How do I identify a pedal car?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Pedal cars have been made by different manufacturers all over the world for decades. To identify your pedal car, the best place to start is to look all over the car for a maker’s mark. There are other tell-tale signs, for example in the case of pedal cars made by American Machine and Foundry (AMF) and Murray Ohio Manufacturing Company. AMF used three tabs on their wheels, while Murray used six. Take your car to an expert if you can’t find any identifying marks. Shop a collection of vintage pedal cars on 1stDibs.
- What is a book chain?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A book chain is a type of antique Victorian jewelry designed for lockets, cameos, chains, and necklaces. Each link in a book chain is a rectangular folded piece of metal that resembles a book and is made of solid gold or sterling silver. During the late Art Deco era of the 1930s and 1940s, book chain jewelry was popular during the Victorian jewelry resurgence (“Victorian Revival”). Shop for vintage jewelry from all over the world on 1stDibs.
- What is a Taschen book?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Taschen is a noted art book publisher from Cologne, Germany. Taschen was founded in 1980 and has transformed the art book world by making some lesser-seen works and even categories of art available to a broader market. Shop a collection of art books from the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a book holder?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A book holder is a stand that supports books so they stay open to be read aloud or to hold a page. A variety of book holders, book stands and books can be found on 1stDibs.
- What is a book box?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A book box is a small box that plays a trick on the eye. On the outside, it is painted to look like a book, but on the inside is a carved out interior, meant to store your trinkets and wares. On 1stDibs, find a collection of book boxes from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is a vellum book?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A vellum book is made from the parchment of calfskin. Vellum-bound books have been treasured for generations for their subtle, graceful appearance. Find a collection of antique and vintage vellum books on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Raymond Loewy designed a few cars over the course of his life. He worked with Virgil Exner to create Studebaker's full lineup of vehicles during the late 1930s. In addition, he is responsible for the sleek, streamlined appearance of the Studebaker Starlight, the Studebaker Starliner and the Studebaker Avanti. For his contributions to the field of automotive design, Raymond Loewy became an inductee of the Automotive Hall of Fame in 1997. Shop a variety of Raymond Loewy furniture on 1stDibs.
- How were book presses used?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A book press was used to bind books with pressure. When a book is placed in the center of the press, the platen is lowered to firmly press the book to hold its shape. Today, book presses are a popular home decor choice for collectors and avid book readers alike. Shop a selection of vintage book presses on 1stDibs.
- What is a Victorian book chain?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A Victorian book chain is a piece of jewelry — usually a necklace — that can be found in gold, sterling silver and other materials. Each link in the chain is a rectangle-shaped piece of folded metal that resembles a book. Shop a collection of vintage and modern Victorian book chains from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
- Who owns Assouline books?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Prosper and Martine Assouline own Assouline Publishing, the manufacturer of Assouline books. The publisher specializes in art and fashion books and operates out of their headquarters in New York, New York. You can find a range of Assouline books on 1stDibs.
- What is a set of books called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A set of books is called a series. A series refers to a set of two or more books.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022When a book is leather bound, it means a leather cover holds the book together. Typically, leather-bound books cost more than books with traditional hardback binding. You'll find a variety of leather-bound books from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The weight of a cast iron book press will depend on the make and model. Cast iron is a sturdy material and can be heavy. To prevent damage, display cast iron book presses on a strong surface. Find a variety of vintage book presses on 1stDibs.
More Ways To Browse
Car Dealer Poster
Vintage Us Wall Map
Vintage Tire Posters
Vintage Easter 1950s
Vintage Boy Drawing
Traffic Jam
Sumter Furniture
Retro World Map Wall Art
World Map Metal Wall Art
1920 Retro Picture Frames
Vintage German Easter
Prestige Lounge
I H Arthur
Prince Of Wales Mirror
Danish Girl Painting
Fire Fighter
Bone Inlay Wood Mirror
Alexander Y