Automotive: Locomotion

Matt Ralphs (Author)
Matt Ralphs worked as an editor for many years, and now writes children's non-fiction and middle grade fiction, often with a focus on history, myths and folklore. His dark adventure novels Fire Girl and Fire Witch were published by Macmillan Children's Books. He currently has non-fiction projects in development with Nosy Crow and Bonnier. He lives on the Grand Union Canal on a boat called Nostromo.

Ryo Takemasa (Illustrator)
Ryo Takemasa is multi award-winning illustrator based in Tokyo, Japan. He graduated from Musashino Art University in 2010. Ryo's illustrations are used for a wide range of work worldwide including cook books, travel guides, editorial commissions, posters and much more. He is a member of the Tokyo Illustrators Society.
 

A stunningly illustrated tribute to all things car, Automotive celebrates the ingenuity and usability of cars, trucks and motorbikes past, present and future.

From Karl Benz's Motorwagon, through to the flashiest, super-fast cars of today, Automotive is a spectacular look at the history of road vehicles throughout the world, and the fantasy and jaw-dropping awe they evoke.

Packed full of iconic models including the rip-roaring Hot Rods and luxurious limousines, Automotive is also jam-packed with some of the coolest and fastest races of all time, including the terrifying Isle of Man TT, the gruelling Monaco Grand-Prix, Automotive makes a stunning gift or reference book for car lovers of all ages.

Beautiful artwork by the award-winning artist Ryo Takemasa, makes this book one that can be enjoyed over and over again.