The Story of Aston Martin is a compact and beautifully designed celebration of the iconic car manufacturer.

With their stunning looks and powerful engineering, Aston Martin's cars have been synonymous with speed and luxury for more than 110 years. In The Story of Aston Martin, every aspect of the legendary brand's success is celebrated, from its pre-WWI beginnings to its current position at the summit of design and construction.

Mixing heritage and creativity, Aston Martin has produced some of the most sought-after cars ever made. From the DB4 GT Zagato and James Bond's DB5 to the DBR1 Le Mans winner and the extraordinary Valkyrie hypercar, this famous marque is a by-word for sophistication and performance. And with its sports car and F1 racing teams, Aston Martin has also proven itself on the racetrack.

Filled with stunning imagery and insightful commentary, The Story of Aston Martin charts the history of this legendary marque in a package that will sit perfectly on any car fan's bookshelf.

Peter Tomalin has been writing about cars for more than 30 years. He has been managing editor of Vantage, the Aston Martin quarterly, as well as deputy editor of Performance Car and editor of Evo. He currently writes for a number of magazines, including Evo and Octane, and owns a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.