Showing posts with label press and media. Show all posts
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Wednesday, February 16, 2011

VELOCE BOOK ON JAY LENO'S GARAGE!



The fate of the Sleeping Beauties
By Ard op de Weegh, Kay Hottendorff & Arnoud op de Weegh

The ‘Sleeping Beauties’ – an array of neglected Bugattis, Lancias, Ferraris, Alfa Romeos, Cords and Aston Martins on a French rural estate – have fascinated car lovers worldwide since 1983, when they were immortalised in a sequence of photographs. The full story behind the collection has remained a mystery – until now.
More info.

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

SLEEPING BEAUTIES IN THE TELEGRAPH

New Veloce book The fate of the Sleeping Beauties is number 2 in The Telegraph's festive gift ideas!



New! The fate of the Sleeping Beauties
By Ard op de Weegh, Kay Hottendorff & Arnoud op de Weegh

The ‘Sleeping Beauties’ – an array of neglected Bugattis, Lancias, Ferraris, Alfa Romeos, Cords and Aston Martins on a rural French estate – have fascinated car lovers worldwide since 1983, when they were immortalised in a sequence of photographs taken by Herbert W Hesselmann. For 25 years, the full story behind the collection and its fate has remained untold ... until now. More info.

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

THE FATE OF THE SLEEPING BEAUTIES REVIEW

The Fate of the Sleeping Beauties by Ard op de Weegh, Kay Hottendorff & Arnoud op de Weegh is reviewed in the latest Classic & Sports Car magazine!


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Monday, November 29, 2010

VELOCE AUTHOR KEITH LEE IN DORSET ECHO


keith Lee, author of brand new Veloce book Drag Bike Racing in Britain - From the mid 60s to the mid 80s gets a mention in the Dorset Echo. Click here to read the full story.

Showcases amazing machines and their riders in the ultimate acceleration sport – drag bike racing.
Great photographs are combined with the author’s in-depth knowledge, to explore, for the first time, the sport in the UK, and chart its relentless pursuit for ever more speed.
The diversity of motive power and machine design is examined, as is the influence of racers from the home of drag racing – America – in this unique and fascinating look at the most thrilling sport on two wheels. Click here for more info about the book.

Monday, November 15, 2010

CALLING ALL PETROL HEADS!

With an amazing range of over 300 books on cars, motorbikes and trucks, which we're adding new books and apps to all the time, we're excited to let you know about our brand new Veloce News App, available now through the iTunes App Store.

The FREE 'Veloce News' app pulls all of Veloce's social media activity into one app giving you the inside track on what is happening in the automotive world. 'Veloce News' includes exclusive video interviews with authors, photos and much, much more ... More info

AVAILABLE NOW (for FREE!) through the iTunes App Store. 

Friday, October 22, 2010

NORTHEAST AMERICAN SPORTS CAR RACES

Many thanks to the New England MG 'T' Register for their glowing review of our brand new book, Northeast American Sports Car Races, written by Terry O'Neill. The review appeared in their Bi-monthly journal Sacred Octagon, and we thank Dick Knudson for his words.

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Thursday, October 14, 2010

NOSTALGIA TRIP

A handful of nice reviews from the month's magazines – our Those Were The Days ... series has featured heavily this time. The new titles featured are British Touring Car Racing, Endurance Racing at Silverstone, and American Independant Automakers.





Each of these books takes the reader on a trip to visit or revisit some aspect of daily life that has now disappeared forever. Via evocative period images and entertaining but informed text, take a delightful journey backwards in time. Pure nostalgia! Click here to browse the full series!

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Wednesday, October 6, 2010

APP OF THE WEEK IN AUTO EXPRESS!

Veloce Publishing's third iPhone app picks up APP OF THE WEEK in today's Auto Express magazine. More apps coming very soon!



VW Golf GTi – The Essential Buyer's Guide iPhone App

Packed with good advice – from running costs, through paperwork, vital statistics, valuation and the Golf GTi community, to will a Golf GTi fit in your garage and with your lifestyle? – the VW Golf GTi EBG is THE COMPLETE GUIDE to choosing, assessing and buying the VW Golf GTi of your dreams.

AVAILABLE NOW through the iTunes App Store. Price: £2.39 UK / $3.99 US

Monday, September 6, 2010

BOOK OF THE MONTH IN SEPTEMBER C&SC

Brand new Veloce book Northeast American Sports Car Races 1950-1959 by Terry O'Neil is BOOK OF THE MONTH in the latest Classic & Sports Car magazine!

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Thursday, August 5, 2010

BLUEBIRD CN7 4 PAGE FEATURE IN OCTANE

The September 2010 edition of Octane magazine has a fantastic section on Bluebird CN7 as part of a special 'Speed Issue - 0-1350mph in 236 pages' - well worth a look!
You can catch the author of Veloce book Bluebird CN7 - The inside story of Donald Campbell’s last Land Speed Record car on YouTube.



The development, construction and operation of the last wheel-driven land speed record-breaking car that the UK produced, and how the tragic demise of Donald Campbell precluded it from reaching its full potential. It is also the personal story of one of the design team, how he became involved, and his incredible experiences in doing so. With many previously unpublished photographs, drawings,
and illustrations, this is a unique account of a legendary feat of British engineering.
More info about the book.

Monday, June 7, 2010

INTERMECCANICA - "A FASCINATING TALE ..."

Check out this review of Intermeccanica - The Story of the Prancing Bull in the June 2010 edition of Octane.

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WIN a copy in our Twitter competition! (winner chosen at random on 18th June 2010)

Friday, May 28, 2010

BLUEBIRD CN7: OCTANE'S BOOK OF THE MONTH

Thanks to Mark Dixon and Richard Helseltine for this months book reviews in Octane magazine. Bluebird CN7 - The inside story of Donald Campbell’s last Land Speed Record car is awarded Book of the Month!
Other brand new Veloce books, 'Mr Big Healey' – The Official Biography of John Chatham & Lancia Delta 4WD/Integrale (Rally Giants Series), are also given positive reviews!

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Monday, May 24, 2010

ROY SMITH COLLECTOR OF ALL-THINGS ALPINE

Author of Veloce books, Roy Smith, is photographed on page 53 of the June 2010 edition of Classic & Sports Car magazine.


Roy Smith is a retired company director who has a life long passion for motor sport, and, since 1968, Alpine Renault in particular. He began writing in the 1960s for club magazines, mainly interviews with the notables of the time.

The stunning display (pictured above) of Roy's model collection of Alpine cars ranges from a 4CV-based coupé to R5 Turbos, and includes his super-detailed Provence Moulage kit of the '78 Le Mans-winner.

Roy debuted with Alpine & Renault – The Development of the Revolutionary Turbo F1 Car: 1968 to 1979, followed more recently with Alpine & Renault – The Sports Prototypes – Volume 1: 1963-1969 & Alpine & Renault – The Sports Prototypes – Volume 2: 1973-1978.
He likes to provide a good read to newcomers and hardened enthusiasts alike. He has written many motor sport and Alpine-related articles since 1989 for various magazines, and is the UK historic correspondent for the French magazine Retro Passion and the Alpine Renault magazine, Mille Miles.

Roy has begun work on his next book, which will be entitled Amédée Gordini – a true racing legend scheduled for publication late 2011.

Monday, March 29, 2010

THE TOLEMAN STORY – DELIVERED TO BRUNO SENNA

We're very excited to learn that Ted Toleman has personally delivered a copy of The Toleman Story – Last Romantics in Formula 1 to Ayrton Senna's nephew, Hispania F1 Racing driver Bruno Senna, at this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix.

With Toleman offering the great Ayrton Senna his Formula 1 debut drive in the 1984 Monaco Grand Prix – where he finished an amazing 2nd - it was fitting that his nephew Bruno be presented a copy of this fantastic read by Toleman himself – who is present this week to run his single-make MINI Challenge series.
Bruno Senna showed much gratitude that Toleman took the time to personally deliver this piece of history to him and was delighted by the prospect of the read and perhaps discovering some new tales of his uncle in Formula 1.
The HRT F1 driver is currently at point in his career where is late Uncle was when Toleman brought him into the sport. It was clear today the presentation of the book was an emotional moment and one he will take with him through his racing career.

Source and photograph: MINI Challenge

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

MOTOR RACING CIRCUITS – WORLDWIDE GUIDE


Circuits Edition 1 - the illustrated guide to the world's greatest motor racing circuits will be on sale from 22nd March at more than 550 WH Smith high street bookstores across the UK, as well as WH Smith Travel bookstores in stations and airports.
Discovery Media Group announces the launch of their superb new publication for motorsport fans - Circuits 2010: the illustrated guide to the world's greatest motor racing circuits.
This highly produced 196-page publication explores in detail 50 of the world's greatest motor racing circuits with beautiful hand-drawn illustrations by Motorsport Artist, Brian Casey. Each illustration took more than a week to create from reference material.
Each circuit is described in detail, explaining the tracks rise to glory alongside detailed facts and figures about each venue. Additional comment is provided by the stars who have driven the circuits and the people who run the circuits.
Joe Saward, internationally recognised motorsports writer, and circuit designer Jarno Zaffelli have contributed their thoughts on what makes a great circuit, while John Hindhaugh, the voice of Radio Le Mans, gives us his impression of the great 24-hour race. Dr Bruce Grant-Braham gives an insight into the links between motorsport and tourism, and editor of the fine Cars for the Connoisseur magazine Charles Harbord tapped into his readers memories and contributed some fascinating stories of circuits from the past.
With a foreword by WTCC champion Andy Priaulx, this is the ultimate collector's guide to the best-loved tracks in the world.
More info visit: http://www.motorsportcircuitguide.com/

Thursday, February 18, 2010

MATRA SPORTS CARS REVIEWED IN OCTANE

Many thanks to Octane magazine for this review of Matra Sports Cars – MS620, 630, 650, 660 & 670 - 1966 to 1974 by Ed McDonough.


Click here for more info about the book or buy a copy now using PayPal or credit card.





Friday, December 4, 2009

REAL CLASSIC REVIEW OF JOHN ROSAMOND'S BOOK

Thanks to Steve Wilson for a fantastic SIX-PAGE book review of Save the Triumph Bonneville! – The inside story of the Meriden Workers’ Co-op in the December edition of Real Classic Magazine.

The Meriden story takes up a substantial part of this special 'Bonnie at 50' edition of Real Classic, which is only available by subscription not for sale in the shops.

Thursday, November 12, 2009

ANDRÉ LEFEBVRE REVIEW

André Lefebvre, and the cars he created at Voisin and Citroën receives another good review this month, this time from Classic Car Mart.

"It's a fascinating story well told, aided by a host of illustrations." – Classic Car Mart

Thursday, October 1, 2009

GROUND-BREAKING BOOK REVIEW

Very positive words from Octane in this recent review of Russian Motor Vehicles – The Czarist Period: 1784 to 1917 by Maurice Kelly.

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Click here for more info about the book.

Friday, September 25, 2009

TWO MOTORCYCLE GEM'S REVIEWED IN CLASSIC BIKE GUIDE

Great reviews of Veloce motorcycle books appear in the October issue of Classic Bike Guide. While we thank the magazine for their excellent review of Save The Triumph Bonneville! the author would like to point out that the council involved was West Midlands County Council and not Coventry Council as the review states ...

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Click here for more info about Save the Triumph Bonneville!
Click here for more info about Motorcycle Apprentice.

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