In 1914, the first cars rolled off Henry Ford's assembly line, and life changed forever. A century later--and 225 years after the first auto patent granted in the US--it's time for a complete view of the vehicle that created modern life. Jonathan Glancey, a leading authority on popular culture and design, provides a snapshot history of the automobile-not just the makes and models, but its role in politics, family life, war, advertising, architecture, film, and television.
Author Biography
Jonathan Glancey is Design Editor of UK national newspaper the Guardian. He is an authority on design and a frequent commentator on radio and television. His previous publications include The Story of Architecture (DK Adult) and Carlton's The Train. He lives in London, England.
