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American Racing: Portrait of the 50s and 60s by Tom Burnside, published in 1996 by Könemann, is a striking visual record of a formative era in American and international motorsport. This large-format hardcover book features over 200 duotone photographs taken by Burnside, an insider with rare access to the racing scene during the 1950s and 60s. His camera captured not only the speed and spectacle of the sport, but also the people, places, and atmosphere that defined its golden age.
Burnside's photographs document legendary drivers such as Juan Manuel Fangio, Carroll Shelby, Dan Gurney, Stirling Moss, and Phil Hill in candid and powerful moments. The book transports readers to tracks like Sebring, Le Mans, and Watkins Glen, offering an intimate look at the cars, the culture, and the gritty beauty of postwar racing. From sleek Ferraris and Jaguars to Corvette prototypes and hand-tuned American specials, the cars are as much the stars of this story as the men who drove them.
Printed in rich duotone on heavy paper stock, this edition by Könemann is especially prized for its production quality and visual impact. There is no foreword or extended textonly concise, informative captions that let the photographs speak for themselves. This minimalist approach heightens the authenticity and immediacy of Burnside's work.
Whether you're a motorsport historian, vintage racing enthusiast, or collector of classic automotive books, American Racing stands as one of the finest visual tributes to mid-century racing ever published.
