Cosmic Motors: Spaceships, Cars and Pilots of Another Galaxy

by Daniel Simon, Syd Mead (Foreword)

Come explore the vehicle designs of a far away galaxy called Galaxion where futuristic concepts exist in everyday life. Nine different spaceships, pods, race cars, giant trains, warships and balloons from various planets of the Galaxion system are shown from concept to completion. Daniel Simon is an established senior car designer who has spent the last several years focusing his talents on futuristic concepts for such automakers as Bugatti and Lamborghini. In his first book, Cosmic Motors, each chapter shows the design process of a unique vehicle, from the first ideation sketches to the stunningly detailed 3-D models to the final photorealistic full spread renderings. Join Daniel in this virtual world of visionary vehicles!

Genres: Art, Design, Art Design

168 pages, Hardcover

First published December 1, 2007

Reviews

[Anton Klink · Rating 4 out of 5]

Although the sci-fi backstories of the different vehicles were complete fluff and the notes on sketching and designing were only mildly interesting, the actual final renderings are breathtakingly beautiful. I couldn't let such pictures stay hidden inside a book on the bookshelf, so I scanned them and use them as occasional desktop wallpapers. Granted, the quality is not the same as in the actual book, but the ability to see them from time to time far outweighs that con.

[Alan Tsuei · Rating 5 out of 5]

Daniel Simon的成名作，現在也是好萊塢載具設計的大手，可以讓大家看看所謂的專業為何，真正的高手是如何把技術、美感、軟體融會貫通，值得朋友們學習…

[Andy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Makes me Want to BUILD

[Eric Aguirre · Rating 5 out of 5]

Truly inspiring. This book makes me feel like a kid again.