Fifties Flashback(Reprint) The American Car by DennisAdler, Jane Mcilvaine Hardcover, 160 Pages, Published 2012 by Crestline ISBN-13: 978-0-7858-2831-0, ISBN: 0-7858-2831-1
"This book captures the spirit of the post World War II America and the era of tail fins, big chrome, and glitzy trim created by Detroit automotive stylists. Here is the complete story of Detroit as it emerged from the war and geared up to produce the first completely new automobiles since the 1930s. In depth interviews with Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler stylists take you into the Detroit design studios and executive board rooms o ..."
"For 70 years, Ferrari has produced automotive works of art to fire the imaginations of car lovers worldwide. A stellar combination of beauty, performance, racing success, exclusivity and Italian flair have combined to make Ferrari the world's most iconic carmaker. All these traits coalesce in the form of Ferrari's road cars. From the 125S in 1947, to the versatile 340 in the 1950s, to the stunning 250s and 275s of the 1960s, to the Dayt ..."
"A gathering of votes from famous and prestigious drivers such as Carroll Shelby, Bob Bondurant, Sir Stirling Moss, Dan Gurney, and Jay Leno, this book reveals―for the first time―what the professionals list as the best of the best. This is a full-color book that will please anyone who’s passionate about driving, even with more mundane transportation. “There are cars,” says the author, “and then there are those greater than the sum of the ..."
The Art of the Automobile(1st Edition) The 100 Greatest Cars by DennisAdler Hardcover, 256 Pages, Published 2000 by William Morrow ISBN-13: 978-0-06-105128-9, ISBN: 0-06-105128-4
"Award-winning automotive historian, author, and photographer Dennis Adler takes you on a whirlwind tour through more than a century of automotive history, from the first production motorcar, the 1886 Benz Patent Motorwage, to fabled makes including Hispano-Suiza, Duesenberg, packard, and HudsonMore than 200 stunning color photographs define and detail the remarkable styling and revolutionary mechanical engineering for 100 greatest cars ..."
Guns of the American West(1st Edition) by DennisAdler Hardcover, 324 Pages, Published 2009 by Chartwell Books, Inc. ISBN-13: 978-0-7858-2550-0, ISBN: 0-7858-2550-9
"Dennis Adler, award-winning author and photographer, and contributing editor to "Guns of the Old West" magazine, has woven together enthralling tales of the guns and gunmen who made the Wild West wild. Beginning with the early western expansion and the California Gold Rush, "Guns of the American West" takes you through the development of America's most legendary handguns, rifles, and shotguns and the roles they played in our nation's hi ..."
"Chronicles the entire history of Sam Colt s developments in handguns from the first Paterson revolvers through the legendary 1860 Army & from the time of death in 1862 the evolution of cap-and-ball revolvers into the cartridge models carried during the Western Expansion of the 1870s. Color & B&W photos & illus; 11x9 inches 324 pgs. Colt Single Action chronicles the entire history of Sam Colt s developments in handguns from the first Pat ..."
Porsche(1st Edition) The Classic Era by DennisAdler Hardcover, 304 Pages, Published 2016 by Motorbooks ISBN-13: 978-0-7603-5190-1, ISBN: 0-7603-5190-2
""Porsche: The Classic Era" offers something for all Stuttgart enthusiasts and those interested in automotive history.There are few automobiles in the world as iconic as Porsche's air-cooled sports cars. For more than 50 years Porsche's rear-engine wonders set the benchmark for production sports cars and dominated the world's race courses. From the first Gmund coupe, to the 356 to the timeless 911, this richly illustrated volume tells th ..."
Convertibles by DennisAdler Hardcover, 240 Pages, Published 2015 by Crestline Books ISBN-13: 978-0-7858-3344-4, ISBN: 0-7858-3344-7
""Convertibles" is a celebration of the classic drop-top, from the earliest of coach cars where convertible style was the norm, to the high-end sports cars of today. This pictorial journey begins in 1886 with the Benz Patent Motorwagen and races forward through 125 years of automotive development, design innovation, and technology to give every reader a latest convertibles on the market and their historic heritages dating back to a time ..."
Colt 175 Years by DennisAdler Hardcover, 160 Pages, Published 2012 by Barnes & Noble ISBN-13: 978-1-4351-4153-7, ISBN: 1-4351-4153-9
"Overview
Of all the legendary American armsmakers in the past 175 years, none embodies the genius and storied history of Colt's Patent Firearms-Manufacturing Company. Colt: 175 Years celebrates this renowned gunmaker's compelling legacy. Illustrated with beautiful photographs, historical documents, and emphemera, Colt: 175 Years explores the company's history, craftsmanship, and innovation, from Samuel Colt's first patent designs for t ..."
Convertibles(1st Edition) (First Gear) by DennisAdler Paperback, 240 Pages, Published 2011 by Motorbooks ISBN-13: 978-0-7603-4020-2, ISBN: 0-7603-4020-X
"Convertibles (in the First Gear series) is a celebration of the classic drop-top, from the earliest of coach cars where convertible style was the norm, to the high-end sports cars of today. Today’s convertible is a metaphor for freedom on the open road. To drop the top and feel the wind and sun and to be able to cover up again in rain and cold represents the ultimate automotive luxury. From Ford’s Model T to sporty Jaguar roadsters, ..."
Ferrari Road Cars(1st Edition) (Enthusiast Color) by DennisAdler Paperback, 96 Pages, Published 1997 by Motorbooks ISBN-13: 978-0-7603-0273-6, ISBN: 0-7603-0273-1
"Ferraris have been the benchmark by which all other sports cars have been
judged for nearly 5O years. ... And lest we forget the greatest Ferraristi of all, the
late Luigi Chinetti, without whose efforts there would likely be little, if anything, to
write about today. ... most notably the work of Antome Prunet, who has made
understanding Ferrari history a crusade; the late Hans Tanner, who with Doug
Nye created ..."
Fifties Flashback The American Car: The American Car by DennisAdler Hardcover, 160 Pages, Published 1996 by Motorbooks International ISBN-13: 978-0-7603-0126-5, ISBN: 0-7603-0126-3
"One of the most revolutionary decades in automotive history is brought to life by best-selling author-photographer Dennis Adler. Adler addresses a variety of subjects including fifties technical innovations, the importance of style, racing, the independent carmakers (Nash, Hudson, Studebaker, Packard, Tucker and others), the hot rod and custom car movements, social and cultural trends and their impact on the auto industry, and more."
"This book takes you down the fascinating road of the 'Vette's rise to dominance in the sports care field: from the first corvette in 1953 to the '63 Sting Ray, to the '88-89 Challenge Series cars to the ZR-Is of today."
"Black Powder Long Arms & Pistols - Reproductions & Replicas by Dennis Adler is the only publication covering the wide variety of reproduction black powder long arms and pistols manufactured since 1959. The sister publication to the award-winning Black Powder Revolvers - Reproductions & Replicas released in 2008, this lavishly illustrated deluxe book with hundreds of stunning color images is sure to be enjoyed and appreciated by black po ..."
"With only 435 cars still in existence, the Duesenberg--"the Rolls Royce of American automobiles," is demanding a hefty price tag, selling for upwards of $1 million! Many of these surviving cars--each custom crafted, a unique statement of elegance, luxury, and hand-built quality--are captured here in full-color, landscape photography by leading professional photographer and widely recognized author, Dennis Adler. This book is a high-end, ..."
Porsche(1st Edition) The Road from Zuffenhausen by DennisAdler Hardcover, 348 Pages, Published 2003 by Random House ISBN-13: 978-0-375-50216-3, ISBN: 0-375-50216-5
"A lavishly illustrated history of the most recognized sports-car maker in the world—Porsche—a story that began more than a century ago.Porsche: The Road from Zuffenhausen is the first book in more than twenty-five years to chronicle in such meticulous detail the early years of the renowned automobile company. Perfect for the more than 500,000 Porsche owners and the millions of Porsche enthusiasts, Porsche is a lively narrative of the ca ..."
"Once again history repeats itself with the skyrocketing popularity of metallic cartridge conversion revolvers among cowboy action shooting enthusiasts. These revolvers are almost as popular as when they were first introduced in the 19th century. Collectors and enthusiasts will track the history of the original conversions of the 1800s through historic text and both new and archival photographs. All current modern reproductions are repre ..."
Packard by DennisAdler, Jay Leno Hardcover, 156 Pages, Published 1998 by Mbi Publishing Company ISBN-13: 978-0-7603-0482-2, ISBN: 0-7603-0482-3
"Unlike its contemporary luxury carmakers, which mostly produced one-of-a-kind, limited production automobiles, Packard built high-quality vehicles in volume while still turning a profit. Consequently, it was the only independent luxury car builder to survive the Great Depression. This is the complete story of Packard, from its earliest days in 1899 through its final demise in 1958. Archival b/w photos, as well as beautiful new colour ph ..."
Porsche 911 Road Cars(1st Edition) (Sports Car Color History) by DennisAdler Paperback, 128 Pages, Published 1998 by Motorbooks ISBN-13: 978-0-7603-0365-8, ISBN: 0-7603-0365-7
"One of the worlds most coveted high-performance sports cars, the Porsche 911 has undergone numerous mechanical and cosmetic changes, evolving from a sports roadster into the very complex machine it is today. Follow the evolution of Porsches popular 911 as best-selling author/photographer Dennis Adler traces its history and reveals the many changes in its body and engine. Filled with Adlers stunning photographs, plus photos from Porsche' ..."
The Prodigal Son Oh, Brother!: And Other Bible Stories to Tickle Your Soul (Heaven and Mirth) by DennisAdler, Mike Thaler Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2000 by Faith Kidz ISBN-13: 978-0-7814-3263-4, ISBN: 0-7814-3263-4
"Bible Stories Boring??? Not these!The Heaven and Mirth® series teaches biblical values in a fun and entertaining way. No more boring Bible stories! You'll want to read these laughter-filled tales over and over again!The five stories in The Prodigal Son: Oh, Brother! help your child realize the importance of forgiveness. Through the stories of the Prodigal Son, the conversion of Saul, and more, your child will gain a deeper under ..."