ISBN10: 1843098644, ISBN13: 9781843098645, [publisher: Hermes House, London] Softcover This recent volume setting out to trace the history of Formula One racing from 1895 to contemporary times wins a first place for content, research, facts and presentation. The book's five sections cover a history of the event, A to Z of constructors, A to Z for drivers, the circuits and statistics covering every aspect of Formula One, plus an index. The mass of information is presented for easy reading and access. The Encyclopedia is lavishly illustrated with colour and b/w photos, tables and 18 race circuits are represented by colour diagramatic overview plans. All in all a meritorious publication with this edition "updated for 2005." Not clearly dated but this appear to be an updated edition of the 2003 first. Colour pictorial card covers VG+ with minute bruising to front corners. text block excellent, no inscriptions. Unpacked weight 1.2kgs, may require additional postage.
[Tauranga, BOP, New Zealand] [Publication Year: 2005]