Racing Colours: Motor Racing Compositions 1908-2009 - Hardcover

A superb tribute to the art of the late Simon Owen Classic & Sports Car (UK) Stands as a tribute to [Simon Owen's] work ... The images [in this book] on their own would be striking, but each is accompanied by a pertinent quote from leading racing personalities. They are short, but often revealing Motor Sport a wealth of lovely images based around race colours/roundels Octane A touching tribute Classic Cars the images are fascinating and if not already dazzling enough on their own, are brought to life fully by the quotations printed alongside on the opposite page ... At times this will make you sad, laugh out loud or bring you greater insight into the world of racing and its personalities ... This is a beautifully crafted book that by its sheer simplicity brings surprising joy ... You'll want to read it again, then go back once more to your favourite quotes -and be sure to write down those page numbers as you'll discover many. Norm Mort - Freelance an excellent book that should prove inspirational for anyone with the slightest interest in our sport. Vintage Racecar/Vintage Roadcar a nice and beautifully-produced book by Veloce Publishing written by the late, Simon Owen ... Recommended. tkc (Totalkitcar) THIS incredible book comprises the work of the late Simon Owen, whose intricate cameos bring racing car liveries to vivid life. Simon's passion for style shines through his work, portraying these iconic fast-moving pieces of art in a unique way ... extraordinary Diecast Collector A very special book ... that fills a niche for the car enthusiast. Klassiek & Techniek BOOK OF THE WEEK - Simon Owen ... has evolved a style of painting that challenges perception, so strikingly clean, yet detailed as if the most perfect photograph had captured the subject ... Form and line prove not only aesthetically pleasing, but educational; graphic artists and designers should ensure this compact 17x17cm title is in their library. Classic Car Weekly An idiosyncratic offering, Owen's digital homages to iconic motorsport liveries from 1908 to 2009 are beautiful, as are the accompanying handpicked quotations from legends of the racing world. A must for your coffee table. Total 911 breathtaking The News Wheel

"In many respects it is a book unlike many others. It is an individual, as all good books should be. It is quirky, eclectic, eccentric even, but in a world intent on reproducing that which has already been regurgitated I personally felt the need for something a bit more idiosyncratic, I can only hope that you agree!" - Simon Owen A well known artist specialising in racing car subjects, the late Simon Owen's detailed, expertly executed work conveys the life, the vibrancy, the essence and passion of motorsports and racing cars, like no other. Simon's work is a visual feast for lovers of automotive art and motorsport. Over the last few years, Simon had worked on developing a series of stunningly detailed computer-generated digital images, focussing on individual racing cars and their liveries. Seventy seven of these images have been compiled to create this extraordinary book, and each is presented with a relevant quote from a legend of the motor racing world. Along with these beautiful and unique artworks, this book represents a chance to gain a rare peek into the artist's working methods, revealing some of his developmental work and showing how the digital images were constructed.