The coastal Mediterranean views, steep cliffs, and hair-pin turns have made the Grand Prix de Monaco one of the most legendary automobile races. Since its inception in 1929, the race has drawn crowds of thousands to watch many Bugatti. Ferrari, Maserati, and Mercedes take on the narrow winding streets of the racetrack through Monaco. Encapsulating the glamour and excitement of the race are the posters that were produced annually throughout its 80-year history. Commissioned by different artists over the years, the posters incorporated the rivalries, tragedies, and highlights of each year's race. Shown together for the first time, this complete collection of the Grand Prix de Monaco posters offers insight into the race's history and into the evolution of style and design of the twentieth century. In the Golden Age of automobile racing ? the interwar years of 1929-1939-the posters produced for the race are some of the iconic images of racing history and also of the Art Deco era. With a synopsis of each race to accompany the posters, this publication is the first to fully explore this celebrated event. SELLING POINTS: ?Presents the entire collection of Grand Prix de Monaco posters ever published from 1929-2009 ?For anyone interested in antique cars, twentieth-century history and design, this publication gives a unique perspective on one of the world's most famous sporting events ILLUSTRATIONS: 89 colour 15 b/w illustrations
