First Principles: The Official Biography of Keith Duckworth OBE
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| Rating | : | 4.82 (578 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1845845285 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 252 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-02-04 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
It was Keith Duckworth's enthusiasm for aviation, rather than his better-known motor sport contribution, that provides the connection, but as an accomplished author in both areas, Norman Burr is ideally positioned to chronicle the life of this legendary engineer.. Initially with professional and industrial magazines, then as a freelance, and subsequently through Pagefast Ltd, a small printing and publishing company that he helped found, he later returned to freelance journalism in 2006. Tra
It would be an excellent holiday read." - ACtion"Chronicling the life of the legendary Keith Duckworth this excellent and highly readable book offers a rounded look at the life and work of this remarkable man A must read and highly recommended." - Club Lotus News"entertaining and revealing an informative and valuable piece of research on an outstanding British engineer whose contribution has always deserved far wider exposure." - Kieron Fennelly"a good read" - silhouet"a truly rounded book of a truly remarkable man. Absolutely essential reading." - Speedscene"In an age of high tech, digital design this biography of Keith Duckworth is refreshing, taking you back with some nostalgia to a golden age of intuitive, an
Engineering Hero Deconstructed Duncan Palmatier A biography of Keith Duckworth must answer the question: How did a 32 year old engineer with limited experience design one of the most successful engines in racing history? And did so in six months, alone, at home? How did Duckworth do it? How did his Double Four Valve V8 (the magnificent “DFV”) dominate Formula One for fifteen. "Five Stars" according to James Demas. Excellent info into his work
His northern industrial roots, the ups and downs of his personal life, his health problems, and his generous support of charities and business start-ups, combine to create the story of one of motorsport's - and engineering's - most endearing and enduring characters.Foreword by Sir Jackie Stewart OBE.. The names 'Keith Duckworth' and 'DFV' are practically synonymous, such is the reputation of the famous F1 racing engine which he designed.Whilst there are books covering the technical aspects of the DFV engine, and other designs from Cosworth, the company which he founded with Mike Costin, there are many gaps in the story of Duckworth's career, before and after Cosworth. This book comprehensively fills those gaps, taking the reader into the world of Brita