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17/03/2023

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Be sure to check us out at Quarto Books US for previews, details and more on Motorbooks titles...and lots of other books!

31/01/2023

Be sure to check us out at Quarto Books US for previews, details and more on Motorbooks titles...and lots of other books!

11/01/2023

The Quarto Group has a fresh new look! We're excited to share our new logo, which matches our modern, forward-looking, and dynamic nature.

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09/01/2023

From the very first pony car to the hottest Shelbys of the 20th and 21st centuries, we've got you covered...

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07/01/2023

Is 2023 the year you take the plunge and get your first collector auto or truck? Get armed with the knowledge you'll need to make a smart search and purchase of the car of your dreams. In THE NEXTGEN GUIDE TO CAR COLLECTING by Robert F. Yeager, you'll get detailed info and advice, along with an overview of collector cars, with a particular focus on makes and marques from the 1990s - a decade who's cars are soaring in popularity.

05/01/2023

Martin Popoff, author of PINK FLOYD AND THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON, is a guest on Mistress Carrie Podcast, talking about how he got started, writing awesome books on legendary rockers and bands, and much more.

PINK FLOYD AND THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON comes out next month...available to pre-order now!

Martin Popoff is an author of 115 books on hard rock, heavy metal, prog rock, punk and record collecting, plus work for Banger Films, and is also the host of the History in 5 songs Podcast. Martin checked in with Mistress Carrie to talk about his writing, love of Rock music, and his upcoming new boo...

04/01/2023

Godspeed and RIP, Ken Block.

"Block occupied a sort of legendary yet approachable persona that helped build the project car–inspiring, performance driving–advocating Hoonigan and Gymkhana empires. Combined with his successful rallying career, Block will forever be known as a champion of car culture and individualism, a ragged yet sportsmanlike racer, and a husband, father, and friend."

The Hoonigan founder and rally driver extraordinaire died on Monday at the age of 55.

03/01/2023

AVAILABLE NOW!

Celebrate six decades of Carroll Shelby's brand of automotive excitement with Shelby American 60 Years of High Performance. Cobra, GT40, Daytona Coupe, King Cobra, Mustang GT350, and more are covered in this officially licensed, heavily illustrated overview.

This is the only book to commemorate Shelby American’s 60th anniversary officially.

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29/12/2022

"Popoff’s worthy literary complement can only deepen appreciation for what many consider Pink Floyd’s crowning sonic achievement." More on PINK FLOYD AND THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON, by Martin Popoff (coming in February, available to pre-order now) from Houston Press:

It is one of the most famous and enduring albums in the Classic Rock Canon. Listening to it for the first time whether it be on vinyl, CD, or Bluetooth speaker, is almost a teenage rite of passage. And who knows how many joint-and-bong smoking sessions it has soundtracked over...

28/12/2022

"What I really dig about the HOT ROD Magazine: 75 Years. Is the way they broke it out by decades. I can dig deep into the historical figures of the 1940s. Or when the mood hits, get groovy over the crazy cars and dragsters of the 1960s.

If you have a garage library like I do, then this is a MUST-HAVE on your shelf. A timeless tome that you will share with your brothers over pizza after installing that new intake" More from Blacktop Magazine:

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HOT ROD Magazine: 75 Years I can hear the muffled sounds of Mannix on the old b**b tube downstairs in the den. Dad would occasionally yell up the stairs: “Be quiet up there and go to sleep!” My little brother and I have been “in bed” for an hour, supposed to be sleeping and my two older brot...

26/12/2022

On this list is PORSCHE AT LE MANS: 70 YEARS, by Glen Smale, of which Autoweek says, "True fans of the marque need to have this on their coffee table or bookshelf. It’ll bring back memories if you were there for any of it, and might compel you to visit the museum in Stuttgart if you weren’t."

It’s the racing off-season, what else are you going to do but read?

22/12/2022

BMW Motorcycles is celebrating its 100th anniversary with some exciting new models. And you can discover a century's worth of motorcycle and auto excellence via BMW CENTURY and BMW 100 YEARS, both available now!

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21/12/2022

DAVID BOWIE. ELTON JOHN. ALICE COOPER. PINK FLOYD.

What do these legends have in common? They're the subjects of stunning new books, each a deep dive into their careers and music (and in the case of Pink Floyd, one influential career-making album, Dark Side of the Moon) featuring amazing and rare images.

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20/12/2022

"This one-stop reference is a great book for someone looking to start or expand their collection beyond traditional classics and muscle cars." More from Hagerty on THE NEXTGEN GUIDE TO CAR COLLECTING, by Robert C. Yeager (and available now!)

Raise your hand if you’ve ever cried after selling a car? This is a safe space; you can say it here. I’ll admit that I have. The new book, The NextGen Guide to Car Collecting: How to Buy, Sell, Live with & Love a Collectible Car, puts into words the way that we can love […]

19/12/2022

"This year’s crop of automobile-oriented gift books is particularly rich, ranging from an exploration of “Barn Finds” to detailed histories of the Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Corvette as well as brands such as Porsche and BMW."

And they're all from Motorbooks! Check out this fantastic gift guide from The Detroit Bureau!

In the scramble to find a last-minute gift, books always seem to be top of mind as anyone who has stumbled into a Barnes and Noble on or before Christmas can attest. If that’s you, TheDetroitBureau.com has a few suggestions.

17/12/2022

You know books make great gifts for the car lovers in your life, but what titles should you give? has a few ideas...

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16/12/2022

Mark Hawwa, one of the cool & dapper gents behind THE DISTINGUISHED GENTLEMAN'S RIDE, is a guest on the new episode of the CARS YEAH! podcast.

The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride: Decade of Dapper documents and celebrates 10 years of raising funds and awareness for men’s health initiatives with engaging stories and gorgeous photography. Cars Yeah The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride

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12/12/2022

"It’s a beautifully packaged hardcover book on quality paper in a slipcase with a velvet painting-style cover and an envelope insert containing a handful of photos and posters." More on ALICE COOPER AT 75 from Houston Press

He’s long been lauded (or, depending on your point of view, condemned) for being “The Father of Shock Rock.” But this upcoming February 4 when he turns 75 years of age, he could up that title to “Grandfather.” Still, as recently as this year, Alice Cooper is out there many...

12/12/2022

HOT ROD MAGAZINE 75 YEARS is the officially licensed anniversary celebration of the world’s longest continuously published and best-known automotive magazine.

Witness how HOT ROD has been on the scene for the entirety of the postwar performance movement with photographs and articles detailing dragsters, roadsters, slingshots, Funny Cars, coupes, customs, lead sleds, muscle cars, and their builders and owners.

AVAILABLE NOW

09/12/2022

So many gifts for car enthusiasts and so little time to search and shop... Joe's Daily has some terrific book suggestions for you!

Books are never a bad choice if you’re struggling with gift ideas, especially if it’s a gift for an auto enthusiast....

08/12/2022

Ultimate Motorcycling: "The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride—A Decade of Dapper is more than an eye-catching coffee table book. It is a vivid historical document that is as much fun to read in-depth as it is to scan for its eclectic mix of images. It is an amalgam of personalities, motorcycles, dapper riding gear, places worldwide, moving stories of survival and loss, and the fun of an event that has grown into a global phenomenon.

More than all that, The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride—A Decade of Dapper is a book that tells the story of what may be the world’s first truly worldwide motorcycle event—and it’s all for a great cause."

The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride—A Decade of Dapper Book Review: The story of this amazing international charity event.

07/12/2022

Spanning nearly 2,500 miles and eight states—Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California—Route 66 has given rise to a colorful assortment of roadhouses, motels, greasy spoons, roadside amusements, and breathtaking natural scenery. Acclaimed Route 66 historian Jim Hinckley's books capture it all, from the iconic to the revelatory.

06/12/2022

Be sure to check out the Cars Yeah! Podcast - this week's guest is Richard Prince, author of CORVETTE 70 YEARS: THE ONE AND ONLY. Available everywhere you get your and via the link here.

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02/12/2022

Oh the cars that Tom Cotter, author of SECRETS OF THE BARN FIND HUNTER, finds!

Hagerty's Tom Cotter heads home to Boothbay, Maine to find the pristine 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS as well as a few other gems.

01/12/2022

"This is a fantastic read for any car enthusiast and it's a perfect holiday gift as well. This hard-bound book takes you on a trip through time, from the beginning of hot rodding, through the golden era of racing and up to the present. It's packed with amazing stories and photos that will blow you away." Hot Rod Magazine

Posted By: Evan J. Smith Nov 22, 2022 Celebrating 75 Years of Hot Rod Magazine By Evan J. Smith HOT ROD Magazine: 75 Years celebrates the stunning content that has been created and published by the magazine’s staff in all or parts of nine decades. Witness how HOT ROD has been on scene for the e...

01/12/2022

The Truth About Cars checks out SHELBY AMERICAN 60 YEARS: "Six decades of anything successful is worth celebrating – especially when that something involves fast race cars and gearhead speed. Doing so with the publication of rare period imagery and modern color photography is a dandy way to mark 60 years."

If you’re seeking a gift for a person who resides in the overlapping part of a Venn Diagram which includes gearheads and voracious readers, this book about the history of Shelby American might be a good selection. And, hey – if that person is yourself, there ain’t nothing wrong with buying it ...