30 April 2019 For Immediate Release One Formula – 50 years of car design – Gordon Murray By Philip Porter Published by Porter Press International Publication date: 14 May 2019 Two-book set, slip-cased, 948 pages, 300 x 300 mm Over 1,200 illustrations A close collaboration between the legendary automotive designer Gordon Murray and award- winning author Philip Porter, One Formula is a two-volume blockbuster that has taken more than two years to complete. Covering in detail every one of Murray's 70+ designs, including those he never built, the books are comprehensive, detailed, punchy and fascinating. Apart from the design story – much of it in Murray's own words – the books are packed with illustrations from his extraordinary archives, including pages from his notebooks, original sketches, correspondence, drawings and behind-the-scenes photographs. These are supplemented by stunning period racing shots by many leading motoring photographers. The range and breadth of Gordon Murray's automotive designs is unique. From World Championship-winning Formula 1 cars to his extraordinary flat-packed vehicle for Africa, from his pre-eminent McLaren F1 supercar to brilliant tiny city cars, from the first sports car he built himself to his revolutionary iStream manufacturing system, it is all in these two heavy and ultra-stylish volumes. Cars featured in detail include his 35+ Formula One cars, the unique Brabham BT46B fan car, the Duckhams Ford Le Mans car built for Alain de Cadenet, the McLaren F1, the GTR versions, the McLaren MP4/4, the OX, the new TVR, the Rocket, and many more. The most detailed story concerns the $1m F1 – arguably the greatest road car of all time – and how Murray was persuaded to prepare several for Le Mans, where they remarkably finished first, third, fourth and fifth. Murray's versatility is revealed by his designs for the first pit lane trolley, Supertrac, RS200, the Batmobile, soapbox racers, the MinBug, the Toray Teewave and the Mercedes McLaren SLR. The foreword is by Murray Walker who touches on Murray’s wider interests outside motoring: 'He is very much a lover of rock music, ghastly shirts, fine wines and riding high-powered motorcycles – all of which makes him a top man for me.' First Edition: Two volumes, 948 pages, over 1,200 illustrations, slipcase, cloth binding. Price £225 Limited Edition: In a stylish slipcase with end cap. A hand-bound portfolio with two poster-style reproduction blueprints complete with explanatory notes by Gordon Murray. Signed by Gordon Murray and Philip Porter. Each of the 100 copies will be hand numbered. Price £750 Unique Edition: In a suede-lined solander box with carbon fibre lid. Hand-bound books and slipcase, with an original unique signed sketch by Gordon Murray, portfolio of blueprints, T1 model, titanium chassis plate and GMD enamel badge, plus portfolio containing reproduction passes and a collection of photographs. Signed by Murray and Porter, and hand-numbered. Limited to just 25 copies. Price £2,500 The author Philip Porter is the author of around 30 motoring books. In an action-packed life, he started competing in hillclimbs and sprints while still at school, winning 10 of 12 events in 1970 in his full- race Sprite. Bitten by the classic car bug, he bought five Jaguar XKs in 1973 (four of which he still has) and his historic E-types (9600 HP, the oldest E-type, and 848 CRY, the '61 racer and roadster in the film The Italian Job) in 1976. He began writing articles and books in the mid-eighties. In parallel he began flying hot air balloons and airships competitively (European Airship Championships Silver Medallist) and was the first person ever to fly an airship in Africa. In 1997 he and his wife Julie formed the International Jaguar XK Club – the Jaguar E-type Club following in 2004. In 2005, he created Porter Press International, which is now one of the world's leading motoring publishers, thanks to the amazing team with which Philip is immensely proud to work. -Ends- To request a review copy of this book, high-res images or an exclusive extract, please contact: Rebecca Leppard, Eventageous PR. Tel: +44 (0)1452 260063 Email: [email protected] About Porter Press Porter Press International is publisher of some of the world’s finest motorsport and motoring books. Established in 2005 by leading automotive author Philip Porter, the company’s authors include such highly regarded experts as Doug Nye, Ian Wagstaff, Mick Walsh, Richard Heseltine, James Page, Philip Porter, Mark Cole and Ray Hutton, and co-authors include famous motorsport personalities Murray Walker, Martin Brundle, Sir Stirling Moss and Derek Bell. Many Porter Press titles have been selected by leading magazines as Book of the Month and a number have been nominated for, and won, Book of the Year awards. Porter Press International Hilltop Farm Tenbury Wells WR15 8LY United Kingdom [email protected] Tel: +44 (0)1584 781588 www.porterpress.co.uk .