Philippe Charbonneaux, cutting-edge designer, with his innate sense of observation he was able to do anything. Designer, painter, illustrator and even automotive journalist.In 1946 he began his...
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Philippe Charbonneaux, cutting-edge designer, with his innate sense of observation he was able to do anything. Designer, painter, illustrator and even automotive journalist.
In 1946 he began his career with Delahaye in Paris, then in 1949 he joined the 'style' department of General Motors in Detroit, where he drew much of the future Chevrolet Corvette. Back in France, he launched his own design studio, creating cars, advertising vehicles with futuristic lines, televisions, refrigerators and toothbrushes.
In 1960 Renault entrusts its Style Centre, which will see the birth of the R8 and R16. The car remains his first love, and until the end of life he will remain focused on the future.
Who better than his son Hervé can trace his father's work. His professional car gaze meant that he wedged goal against his father's ideas.
In 1946 he began his career with Delahaye in Paris, then in 1949 he joined the 'style' department of General Motors in Detroit, where he drew much of the future Chevrolet Corvette. Back in France, he launched his own design studio, creating cars, advertising vehicles with futuristic lines, televisions, refrigerators and toothbrushes.
In 1960 Renault entrusts its Style Centre, which will see the birth of the R8 and R16. The car remains his first love, and until the end of life he will remain focused on the future.
Who better than his son Hervé can trace his father's work. His professional car gaze meant that he wedged goal against his father's ideas.
Product specification
Binding
In hardback
Pages
226
ISBN / EAN
9782390000181
Publisher
Avant Propos
Languages
French
Publication date
05/2015
Dimensions
30 x 24 x 2 cm
Additional information
Book type or Series
History - Descriptive; Disegni; Photo Book
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