Villeneuve: A Racing Legend

by Allan de la Plante (Photographer), Jody Sheckter (Foreword by)

Few racing drivers displayed more fire and passion than Gilles Villeneuve. Gilles believed the only way to drive was with complete commitment...flat-out all the way. His aggressive style and achievements live on in this exciting book/CD-ROM package.From the speed of snowmobile rating through Formula Ford, Formula Atlantic, to Ferrari and Formula One, the unique photographs show Villeneuve throwing his Ferrari through the comers of his racing career. The exciting world of CD-ROM lets you hear the scream of his engine as he forces his car to the limit. Full motion video puts you right into the cockpit of the Ferrari as it twists and turns at full speed.

The book is full of great racing photos and biographical information, as well as a Villeneuve chronology. The fully interactive CD-ROM features contributions by racing greats such as Jackie Stewart, is Windows compatible, and features almost every important action Villeneuve engaged in - including the final one.

224 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 1998

Reviews

[John · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a coffee table style book about Villeneuve's career so the information is superficial but the photographs are wonderful. Of course anything about my favourite (Canadian) F1 driver is worth reading.

[Rich Meyer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent overview of Formula One racing in the seventies, tackling the highs and the lows from 1970-1982.

Naturally, the book has a focus on the career of the late Gilles Villeneuve, and you can really get a feel for the man behind the wheel through Allan de la Plante's fantastic photography.

The book is loaded with interactive information and videos so you can actually see what is being described. Recommended for any racing fan or neophyte!