A celebration for trucks and barges, from the first mobile cars to the emergence of autonomous transport vehicles. The The Truck Book is a beautifully illustrated story of trucks, truck culture, and the romantic side of the open road. Trucks, vans, and pickups have their roots in the steam-powered wheels of the late 19th century and the invention of modern internal combustion in the 1870s. As steam gave way to gasoline and diesel engines, trucks evolved and diversified according to their desired purpose - becoming everything from vans and pickups to heavy vehicles or construction trucks like log carriers or cement mixers.

They have played a crucial role in the wars of the last 100 years, have saved lives as ambulances and fire trucks, and have even provided entertainment in the form of modern trucks. In this book, you will find:

• Chapters presenting the most important and iconic brands and models of each era - from the Ford TT to the Bedford TM Turbo 92 Series and the Toyota Hilux.
• Information about truck culture, showing how trucks or transportation companies, like UPS or Eddie Stobart, have earned a place in the hearts of fans.
• Gallery pages providing a historical and global overview of critical vehicles, from small vans and pickups to large American trucks and excavators.

Combining photographic catalogs with specially commissioned "visual tours," pages featuring truck models, designers and manufacturers, and milestones or technological advancements of the last 120 years, the The Truck Book is the best-illustrated title available.

Pages: 256, Dimensions: 24.2x24.2cm