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Enzo Ferrari: The definitive biography of Enzo Ferrari
By (Author) Luca Dal Monte
Octopus Publishing Group
Cassell
14th May 2024
29th February 2024
United Kingdom
General
Non Fiction
Car racing
Motor cars: general interest
796.72092
Hardback
528
Width 236mm, Height 152mm, Spine 44mm
660g
Soon to be an AppleTV+ series, Enzo uncovers a wealth of new facts about the origins, ambitions, and private life of Enzo Ferrari.
Drawing on years of original research conducted in Italy and abroad, this book lays bare the hidden aspects of Ferrari's career. From his earliest failed business ventures, to his political dealings with Italy's fascist government, Allied occupiers, and even Communist leaders.Revisit all the highlights of Ferrari's rise to greatness. Including his driving career in the 1920s, his management of racing teams for Alfa Romeo in the 1930s and the launch of his own company and team in the late 1940s.A must have for Ferrari and Formula 1 fans, this definitive biography makes previous accounts obsolete.Luca Del Monte, born in 1963 in Cremona, Italy, is an accomplished author and automotive industry veteran. After graduating with a degree in US history and political sciences, Luca served as the first Chief Press Officer for the Province of Cremona before launching his writing career. Beginning at Cremona's La Provincia newspaper, Luca's response to an ad by Corriere della Sera led to roles in Toyota, Pirelli, Ferrari, and Maserati. Starting at Toyota. His collaborative work with journalist Umberto Zapelloni led to his first book emerging in the early 2000s. This paved the way for more successes, including his debut fiction novel La Scuderia in 2009. Today, Enzo: The Definitive Biography stands as Luca's long-cherished project, offering a unique angle on Enzo Ferrari's legacy - a towering 20th-century figure.