In the first-ever history book about BART, longtime agency spokesman Michael C. Healy gives an insider's account of the rapid transit system's inception, hard-won approval, construction, and operations, “warts and all.” Written with a master storyteller's homey wit and sharp attention to detail, Healy recreates the politically fraught venture to bring a new kind of public transit to the West Coast. What emerges is a sense of the individuals who made (and make) BART happen. From tales of staying up until 3:00 a.m. with Bill Stokes and Jack Everson to hear the election results for the rapid transit vote or weathering scandals, strikes, and growing pains, this look behind the scenes of an iconic, seemingly monolithic structure reveals people at their most human—and determined to change the status quo.

Brian Reed's account is widely acknowledged as the definitive work on the once mighty Crewe Works, with an emphasis on the pre-1947 period it also includes information on the post-nationalisation period. It provides a wealth of authoritative detail on the development of the works, including illuminating biographies of Crewe's major engineers, and is illustrated with historic photographs and line illustrations, including layout diagrams

The Porsche Book - a racing car legend becomes a coffee table book with class. 

Driving a Porsche is a very special lifestyle, a philosophy of its own - and an absolute necessity in the life of a car fan. That's why this fascinating coffee table book inextricably combines everything that belongs to the luxury car brand created by Ferdinand Porsche: impressive photos, an avant-garde layout and cool texts make this coffee table book an essential must-have for Porsche enthusiasts and a valuable piece of German automotive history.   

An illustrated book as luxurious as the cult sports car from Stuttgart – Germany.  

The German car brand and success story of Porsche could not be presented in a more comprehensive and glamorous way than in this illustrated book: High-gloss images characterized by avant-garde aesthetics, exclusive design sketches and fascinating technical details on all series models - and yes, before you ask, the legendary Porsche 911 is also included! Michael Köckritz also sheds light on the significance of Porsche as a luxury brand and racing car icon, unique in the history of motor racing and sports cars. Expert interviews with insiders from the Porsche cosmos round off the coffee table book with fascinating details.  

Avant-garde coffee table book from the pen of a car and lifestyle expert 

Only a passionate Porsche driver like the journalist, artist and media maker Michael Köckritz can adequately describe the fascination of the sports car legend from Stuttgart - because he captures in words and intoxicating images exactly what Porsche fans and car collectors feel! The combination of luxury, lifestyle and the racing car history that unites perhaps the most legendary German car brand explains only part of the myth of "driving a Porsche". In the style of the car culture magazine ramp, founded by Köckritz, he presents a fascinating piece of automotive history in The Porsche Book: a coffee table book for which luxury is as natural as the number 911 is for Porsche. 

The Story of Jaguar is a beautifully designed, gift-sized celebration of this stunning car manufacturer.


With their fabulous looks and performance, Jaguar's cars have always been synonymous with speed and style, with the iconic leaping jaguar mascot adorning its cars for 90 years. In The Story of Jaguar, every aspect of this legendary brand's success is celebrated, from its beginnings in 1935 to its status as one of the world's most famous manufacturers.


Jaguar has produced some of the most sought-after cars ever made. From the fabled C-Type and D-Type Le Mans-winning racers of the 1950s to the stunning E-Type of the 1960s, and from the XK120 and XK220 - respectively the fastest cars of their eras - to the now fully electric range of future-facing cars, no automobile manufacturer has ever offered more.


Packed with stunning photography and fascinating text, The Story of Jaguar charts the history of this exceptional marque in perfect gift package.

The Story of Bugatti is a beautifully designed, gift-sized celebration of this incredible car manufacturer.

Since 1909, Bugatti has been synonymous with fast, luxury motoring, with its EB Bugatti badge proudly adorning the bonnets of some of the most famous cars ever made. In this elegantly designed book in the bestselling Story of Cars series, The Story of Bugatti provides a fascinating look into the people, the innovations and the cars that have helped define this premier brand.


Bugatti has produced some of the best cars ever made, often defining the eras they were made in. From the Type 35 racer, Type 41 Royale limousine and Type 57SC Atlantic masterpiece of the early years to the Veyron hypercar and extreme track-only Bolide of the 21st century, Bugatti has always been at the forefront of style and extreme performance.

Packed with stunning photography and fascinating text, The Story of Bugatti charts the history of this exceptional marque in perfect gift package.

An Outlaw is more than just a Porsche. It's a work of art.

Discover the passion, design, history and craftsmanship behind some of the most breathtaking cars ever created in Outlaw: Porsche and the Art of Rebellion. Through more than 200 stunning photographs, this beautifully illustrated volume showcases more than a dozen hot-rodded Porsches in incredible detail, telling the stories behind each and detailing the unique features, scars and personalities that have helped bring these one-of-a-kind vehicles to life.

The first Outlaws were born in the US in the 1980s. The idea: to bring abandoned Porsches back to life by breaking all the rules of original restoration. This was customisation as rebellion, and it's a subculture that has grown to span the globe. Now, there are Outlaws everywhere - each a singular, rugged fusion of engineering and art. Through exceptional photography and interviews with key players in the Outlaw scene - including the legendary Emory Motorsport - this is the definitive celebration of Porsche's premier modding scene.