Our le Mans: The Movie the Friendship the Facts

(Hardback)

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Steve McQueen: actor, filmmaker, racing driver - and friend. Siegfried Rauch, who plays McQueen's unyielding rival in the film classic Le Mans, was a close friend of the actor in real life. Rauch takes us through this book and, for the first time, tells us how it was: what McQueen was like, the time he ate sauerkraut at the Rauch's, or played with their children - and how he became their godfather. Rauch shows a different, private side to the 'king of cool'. The other stars of Le Mans have their say as well: the real racing drivers. Herbert Linge reminisces about the Porsche 908 - which belonged to McQueen - that Linge drove as a dolly during the race. Hans Herrmann and Richard Attwood tell about their victory in the Porsche 917 - the first Porsche overall victory at the Sarthe. Stuntman Dr. Erich Glavitza, who also prepared the cars, explains what happened in 1970 during the shooting in 'Solar Village', and David Piper, who lost a leg during the production. This unique book offers completely new insights into the filming of what has become a cult classic. SELLING POINTS: . Documents the friendship between Steve McQueen and his Le Mans co-star Siegfried Rauch . Includes photos of Rauch's family album, as well as original photos of the film set and of rare documents . Features interviews with contemporary witnesses 170 colour images

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Exclusive and never before published documents come to light, including letters from Steve Siggi and private photos from the families' albums.--Sports Car Club of America
A book that explores the friendship between McQueen and onscreen rival Siegfried Rauch.--Khachi Life
If you're a Steve McQueen fan, here's the book you need.--Derreire Le Volant
More a wonderful extended diary than a hardcore racing book, this one is all about the sort of kinship that motorsports once enjoyed.--LACar.com
The new book documents Siegfried Rauch's friendship with Steve McQueen and behind-the-scenes of McQueen's iconic film.--Hemmings Daily
This book is much more than a Rauch family photo album. It's something McQueen fans and Le Mans the movie fans will find fascinating, whether at first glance or after repeated returns to its pages.--Classic Cars
This memorabilia grasps the utmost essential aspects of the film and shares it with the world on a grand scale.--Preferred Magazine