Gerard Lo Monaco
Train Journey: A pop-up history of rail travel
Train Journey: A pop-up history of rail travel
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A Train Journey is a pop-up book that takes readers on an international journey through the history of trains, featuring pop-up details of locomotives and cars from various eras. Created by Gérard Lo Monaco, the book highlights advanced technologies such as stainless steel and elevated railways, as well as iconic trains like the Orient Express and Shinkansen.
Format: Hardback
Length: 12 pages
Publication date: 01 October 2020
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
A Train Journey takes readers on an exhilarating international journey through the captivating history of trains, unveiling the intricate details of locomotives in a pop-up format that brings them to life. Crafted by the world-renowned paper engineer and art director, Gérard Lo Monaco, this captivating adventure begins in 1829 with Robert Stephensons 'Rocket locomotive,' the epitome of advanced engineering at the time, operating on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway. As our journey unfolds, we venture to new heights to explore the remarkable Manhattan elevated railroad, a pioneer in manufacturing stainless steel cars. Readers will be captivated as they witness the trains buzzing and thriving amidst the iconic high-rises of 1900 New York.
Fast-forwarding to the 1920s, readers are in awe of the most powerful locomotive on the London and North Eastern Railway: the 'Flying Scotsman,' offering a non-stop daily service from London to Edinburgh. The journey continues into the glamorous era of the 1930s and 40s with the infamous Orient Express, traversing the enchanting route between Paris and Istanbul. Finally, we accelerate into the present to witness the awe-inspiring speed of Japans Shinkansen 'Bullet' and China's CHR 400 high-speed intercity trains, reaching impressive speeds of 320 km/hr.
A Train Journey is meticulously designed in a beautifully layered pop-up format, seamlessly integrating information about each train into the artwork. It showcases the remarkable engineering achievements across centuries, leaving readers in awe of the ingenuity and innovation that have shaped the world of trains. This captivating masterpiece is a testament to the enduring legacy of engineering and a must-read for anyone with a passion for transportation and history.
Weight: 304g
Dimension: 238 x 178 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780500651827
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