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The Mini: Forty Years of Fun (Hardcover)

by Brian Laban (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 160 pages
  • Publisher: HarperCollins Illustrated (23 Aug 1999)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0004140818
  • ISBN-13: 978-0004140810
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,241,398 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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This is one man's declaration of love for the Mini, Britain's best-loved and possibly most famous car, which turned 40 last year. Making countless screen appearances throughout the 1960s and beyond, the mini's design somehow captured the spirit of a decade, making it 'the only loveable car on the road'. But Laban isn't just another enthusiast boring everyone with his obsession. He communicates it with humour and panache, the text both illuminating the history of the little car, as well as infecting the reader with his affection for it. A true celebration of one of British design's most celebrated achievements. (Kirkus UK)


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This text tells the story of the Mini's development over time and the story of how Mini owners have changed and the uses to which the car has been put. A socio-political examination of the Mini as a statement of class, sex, status and environmental intention, the book is also full of tales of racing, naughty goings-on and the Mini's life in films and music. It includes original and contemporary photography, and features interviews with famous, and infamous people who have known and loved Minis, people such as Sterling Moss, Jamie Blandford, Jeremy Clarkson, Damon Hill, Twiggy, David Bailey, George Harrison and Julie Christie. A history of workers' struggles, rust, wood, neglect decline and of the rebirth of the mini is also given.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars What is this book really like?, 5 Dec 2001
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This book gives a captivating full history of the MINI, carefully taking you through evey step of the MINIs production, right up to the point the book is published. The information in the book has been well researched, and gives a thorough account of the changes, variations and problems encountered with the MINIs and the solutions that were applied. It details the rallies held annually in October and is beautifully illustrated with photographs and sketches of the MINIs, showing remarkable examples of the earliest MINIs, and detailing the varients and trends of the MINI. An all round excellent book, which deserves a read, essential for any MINI owner, or enthusiast.
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