The Italians is a large-format hardback book that celebrates Italy’s most iconic automobiles and the design culture behind them.

It’s edited by gestalten, bringing insightful writing and curated photography focused on Italian car makers, designers and historic machines.

The book explores vehicles that helped define Italy’s automotive identity, from early classics to modern icons, showing how engineering, style and cultural context came together over the decades.

Featured cars include legendary marques and models recognised for their blend of performance, beauty and craftsmanship at home and abroad.

The narrative situates these machines within broader cultural and design movements, highlighting stylistic cues and technical innovation unique to Italian automotive heritage.

Photography and visual spreads are presented in full colour throughout, giving ample room to appreciate form, detail and character.

The book runs to 320 pages and is published as a stitch-bound hardcover designed for lasting use and display.

Its full colour format is presented in large format to showcase detailed imagery and design focus.

Built for anyone captivated by automotive history, design or Italian culture, it works as both a visual archive and a deep exploration of what makes Italian cars distinct.

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