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DAKARCHIVES 1979-1991

Name: DAKARCHIVES 1979-1991
Brand: Erg Media
SKU: 9789083532073
Price: 195 EUR
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Dakarchives: The Definitive Epic of the Paris-Dakar (1979-1991) Produced and published by ERG Media, Dakarchives goes beyond standard coffee-table books to deliver a definitive historical record of... Read more

Publisher: Erg Media

Language: English

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Dakarchives: The Definitive Epic of the Paris-Dakar (1979-1991)

Produced and published by ERG Media, Dakarchives goes beyond standard coffee-table books to deliver a definitive historical record of the world’s most grueling endurance rally. The volume chronicles the evolution of the original Paris-Dakar, tracing its journey from a renegade debut in 1979 to the high-technology era of 1991—the final year of the classic route.

An Unseen Archive: The core of the book features over 300 rare and unpublished photographs meticulously sourced by the ERG team from DPPI, the preeminent Paris-based motorsport archive.
An Immersive Visual Narrative: The book captures a race that had no business existing. It tells the story of humble city cars sharing the grid with purpose-built prototypes, factory giants racing alongside one-man expeditions. All were pointed south toward the Sahara to tackle 10,000 kilometers of dune, rock, mechanical attrition, and the ultimate challenge of simply getting there alive.
Historical Texture: Beyond photography, the narrative is supported by period advertisements, authentic historical documents, and magazine cuttings, capturing the raw essence and heat of 1980s motorsport.
Editorial Specifications: This colossal English-language hardcover weighs in at 3.5 kilograms and spans 368 pages (35 × 25 cm dimensions). It is housed in a striking acrylic slipcase explicitly designed to reference the racing sponsor liveries of the era.