{"id":493631,"date":"2014-02-01T00:05:54","date_gmt":"2014-02-01T08:05:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportscardigest.com\/\/?p=13270"},"modified":"2024-01-10T12:02:24","modified_gmt":"2024-01-10T12:02:24","slug":"product-reviews-february-2014","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/product-reviews-february-2014\/","title":{"rendered":"[Book Review] Colin Chapman The Comic Strip Biography"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a><\/b>Colin Chapman The Comic Strip Biography<\/h2>\n

Published by Haynes<\/p>\n

Think of the name Colin Chapman and the word innovator is not far away. This book innovatively marries the graphic novel and the world of motor racing. Some 1960s publications, such as The Tiger and the Grand Prix Gift Book Annuals incorporated fictional motor racing cartoon strips, but this is Colin Chapman\u2019s true life story as a graphic novel.<\/p>\n

This book was first published in 2012, and when viewed from a purist perspective perhaps goes a \u201cbridge too far,\u201d but there is a certain charm to this portrayal and certainly an ease of relating such history\u2014particularly to grandchildren. The front cover is a bit disappointing and childlike with its crayon coloring book style, but inside, intricate illustrations from artists Nedzad Kamenica, Christian Papazoglakis, Robert Paquet and Tanja Cinna superbly support the text, some even able to be considered works of art on their own.<\/p>\n

The text, originally by Denis Bernard and translated by Ken Smith, gives historically accurate bullet points for Chapman\u2019s life both on and off track. It begins with qualifying for the 1956 French GP where Chapman\u2019s Vanwall collides with teammate Mike Hawthorn\u2019s, damaging the cars too badly for both to race. Hawthorn is chosen to drive over Chapman, and the story goes from there, concluding with Chapman\u2019s death in late 1982, the formation of Classic Team Lotus in 1992 and a recap of his legacy.<\/p>\n

With an endorsement by the Chapman family and a foreword by his son Clive, this book may not be for everybody, but I\u2019ll certainly give a copy shelf space in my library.<\/p>\n

Available for US$29.95 or GB\u00a319.95 at www.glenat.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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