Christmas all wrapped up
Eventageous PR have put together a cross section of quality motoring products for your Christmas review round ups. That will inspire your readers struggling to find a suitable gift for the man in their life, whether it be husband, son or grandson the following products would be a welcome addition to any Christmas stocking. . . All for under £25.00!The Haynes Desk Diary
Haynes Publishing, Hardback, RRP: £9.99, ISBN: 978 1 84425 558 0
Following overwhelmingly positive reaction for the last two years the 2009 diary is sure to be in great demand. The format is the same as the time-honoured Haynes Manual, with week-to-view presentation on high-quality paper, and featuring classic cutaway diagrams from the company archives along with appendices of useful automotive-related data. The perfect gift for enthusiasts of cars and car DIY.
MotoGP Season Review 2008 (Official licensed)
By Julian Ryder, Haynes Publishing, Hardback, £25.00, ISBN: 978 1 84425 567 2
Now firmly established in its fifth year of publication, the MotoGP Season Review 2008 – in the shops just two weeks after the last Grand Prix – is a must-have Christmas purchase for every motorcycle racing fan. Packed with fine writing and great photography, fronted by TV’s top MotoGP commentator, Julian Ryder, the Review details the entire 2008 season with all the behind-the-scenes insight expected of an official book.
The Official Formula 1 Season Review 2008
Foreword by Bernie Ecclestone, Haynes Publishing, Hardback, £25.00, ISBN: 978 1 84425 566 5
Now firmly established in its fifth year of publication, The Official Formula 1 Season Review 2008 – in the shops just three weeks after the last Grand Prix – is a must-have Christmas purchase for every fan of Formula 1. Here is the full, in-depth story of the 2008 Formula 1 World Championship, told by the drivers and team personnel involved. Superb feature content allows the sport’s personalities to throw new light on many of the season’s headlines and incidents, and the clearly presented statistics provide a comprehensive reference source for the future. This is an unrivalled insight into the on-track action and behind-the-scenes details of the 2008 Formula 1 season.
Smartwax Car Care Kit
The Smartwax car kit, containing Smartwax Car Wash, Smartwax, and Smartwax Car Dressing RRP: £19.99
Smartwax cleaners and polishes are the latest generation of professional grade products available for DIY use on cars, motorbikes and boats. They were developed in California, USA, and won two global media awards at America's largest aftermarket products show in 2007. Unlike some other products on the market, the Smartwax range is environmentally friendly so they won't damage car paintwork, the user's health or the environment.
The Driving Games Manual: The ultimate guide to all car-based computer and video games
By Joao Diniz Sanches, Haynes Publishing, Hardback, £19.99, ISBN: 978 1 84425 526 9
This is the first full book to provide a comprehensive overview of the fast-moving world of racing videogames. Recent advances in hardware have resulted in a massive leap in driving physics and graphic performance, with games capable of emulating real-life racing categories with near-realistic visuals to match. Starting with a history of racing games, and split into decades highlighting the major arcade, PC and console releases for that period, this book acts as a history, a buying guide and a practical manual, with sections on driving technique, car set up/tuning, and the benefits of force feedback steering wheels/simulators.
Haynes Classic Cutaways
Foreword by John Haynes OBE, Hardback, RRP: £25.00, ISBN: 978 1 84425 570 2
This fascinating book features 100 of the trademark cutaway drawings that have appeared on the front of Haynes car manuals over the years. Each cutaway is presented across a double-page spread with accompanying text and specification about the car in question. The book is lavishly produced and will make the perfect gift for any nostalgic car enthusiast.
101 Brockbank Cartoons
By Chris Ellis, Foreword by Quentin Blake
Haynes Publishing, Paperback, £6.99, ISBN: 978 1 84425 647 1
Motoring enthusiasts need no introduction to Russell Brockbank's incomparable cartoons, which were enormously popular in the fifties, sixties and seventies but have been rarely published since his death in 1979. Now the best of his work has been collected together in an inexpensive, landscape-format paperback that will introduce his humour and draughtsmanship to new generations of enthusiasts as well as stir nostalgia among long-time devotees. This book will be an ideal Christmas gift for any motoring-minded father, husband or boyfriend.
The Book of Formula 1 Top Tens
By Roger Smith, Haynes Publishing, Hardback, £9.99, ISBN: 978 1 84425 571 9
This compact book of trivia and statistics provides a winning mixture of facts and fun in the form of a hundred “top tens” lists. From most dominant championship season, through top ten punch-ups, and victory celebrations, to most successful engine design, this book is a perfect gift for both casual and dedicated Formula 1 fans. Whether setting arguments with the pub bore or looking for a little light entertainment after the excitement of the Formula 1 season, this fact-packed book will put the reader in pole position.