1 / 7Black Beauties: Iconic Cars — René Staud
Black Beauties: Iconic Cars is a car-photography book by René Staud, centered on classic and contemporary sports cars photographed in black. Its 304 pages pair images with automotive writing and commentary, with the listing describing an English-and-German edition.
At a glance
- René Staud's photographs focus on cars in black, spanning examples from the Alfa Romeo 8C to the Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse.
- Text by automotive author Jürgen Lewandowski accompanies the photography, with additional commentary attributed to Andrea Zagato, Gorden Wagener and Stephen Bayley.
- The listing describes an English-and-German edition, while the language field separately identifies English.
Reference price: $65.00
Price checked: Nov 14, 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- A clear visual theme gives the book a focused angle on sports-car design rather than a broad general car survey.
- Photography is paired with automotive text and industry commentary, offering more context than an image-only collection.
- The listed 304-page length supports use as an extended browse-through reference or display book.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | teNeues |
|---|---|
| Publication date | July 26, 2023 |
| Edition | English and German |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 304 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 3961715297 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-3961715299 |
| Weight listed | 5.6 pounds |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 5.12 x 1.18 x 8.27 inches |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Car enthusiasts drawn to automotive photography and the visual effect of black finishes.
- Readers looking for an illustrated collection that combines car imagery with automotive commentary.
- Gift buyers seeking a substantial book about iconic sports cars.
Less suited to
- Readers looking primarily for a technical repair manual or model-by-model specifications.
- Buyers who need a lightweight book, as the listing gives its weight as 5.6 pounds.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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The available rating aggregate is broadly favorable but includes a notable lower-star portion, and the sample is limited. Without written feedback, it cannot show what readers liked or disliked. The listed photography, automotive text and bilingual edition may help shoppers judge whether the subject and format fit their interests, but ratings alone do not establish those features as praised.
Frequently asked questions
What cars are featured in Black Beauties: Iconic Cars?
The description names examples including the Alfa Romeo 8C, Citroën DS and Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse, and frames the book around notable sports cars.
Who created the photography and text?
The listing credits the photography to René Staud and the text to Jürgen Lewandowski. It also says commentary by Andrea Zagato, Gorden Wagener and Stephen Bayley is included.
What language is the book in?
The edition field says English and German, while the language field says English. The listing therefore points to bilingual text but has inconsistent language metadata.
How large and heavy is it?
The listed dimensions are 5.12 x 1.18 x 8.27 inches and the listed weight is 5.6 pounds.
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