BMW - Behind The Scenes 3-book set

BMW styling is something everyone has an opinion on. Yet nobody has ever written a book on the subject, possibly because no outsider has ever been permitted inside the company’s design department. That’s exactly what Steve Saxty was allowed to do – the industry executive turned writer was invited by BMW Design boss Adrian van Hooydonk to talk to anyone he wished about any subject. The result is a work that begins in the post-war period and continues into the 1960s, when a struggling company was transformed by its exquisite and forward-looking New Class cars, whose groundbreaking influence continues to this day. The story really gets exciting with the classics of the 70s, the icons of the 80s and the eye-catchers of the 90s.

He has divided his work into three volumes of highest quality in a handmade linen-bound slipcase:

Volume 1: BMW by Design
An exciting journey through the decades of BMW design. Watch the designers at work as they create the classics of the past and the cars we can buy today, and delve deep into the shapes of BMWs of the future. This book tells the story of BMW's concept cars and the production vehicles that inspired them.

Volume 2: BMW's Hidden Gems
This volume takes the readers behind the scenes to discover ten untold stories and never-before-seen cars. This treasure trove is brought to life with fold-out illustrations and never-before-seen artwork by 1970s design maestro Paul Bracq. From the secret life of the BMW Z1 to its unseen rebirth in the early 2000s – with all kinds of twists and turns in between – you'll be amazed throughout the 228 pages.

Volume 3: BMW – Art of Design
The idea behind this book is to present the creative highlights from the BMW design archives from the 1970s to the present day. As a supplement, the book includes a giclée print set with a selection of these works in art quality in a custom-made sleeve. The idea came to Steve Saxty when he looked at thousands of design sketches and saw the many wonderful works of art. The prints are accompanied by short texts by the designers, who tell the stories behind their work.

The books are numbered on the slipcase and all have been signed by the author in the ‘Hidden Gems’ volume.