Synopses & Reviews
Legendary sports photographer, Rainer W. Schlegelmilch has created a striking homage to the turbulent milestones set in the racing world in his latest collaboration with teNeues, "Formula1: the Roaring 70s." Schlegelmilch not only showcases some of the best shots taken from the track and pit, but defines the essence of an era for one of the most thrilling sports in the world. Schlegelmilch's color photography is emotive, intriguing--directing readers toward a sentiment far removed from the hard edged camera of today's professionalism. Those halcyon days really did have a special charm all their own, which you can now enjoy as you admire all the stars of the decade: Jackie Stewart, Emerson Fittipaldo, Niki Lauda, Mario Andretti. Even the uninitiated will become true fans.
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"Smoking pilots, burning cars and the ever-looming risk of death. Photographer Rainer W. Schlegelmilch has captured a decade of Formula 1 with these arresting images." ~Stern
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"an hommage to an unforgettable epoch of the Formula 1 motorsports." ~Street Magazine
Synopsis
With The Golden Age of Formula 1, legendary photographer Rainer W. Schlegelmilch created a homage to a special time in racing. That successful title not only showcased great sports images, it defined the essence of an era and also set a very high standard for Schlegelmilch's new book, The Roaring 70s.The color photography has an intriguing and exciting feel, leading the readers back to an ambiance far removed from today's professionalism. Those halcyon days really did have a special charm all their own. This volume presents all the stars of the decade: Jackie Stewart, Emerson Fittipaldo, Niki Lauda, Mario Andretti...Even the uninitiated will become true fans.