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Niki Lauda & James Hunt – RUSH; First Edition Set: To Hell And Back [with] Against All Odds
£300.00
A pair of first editions from the subjects of the movie, ‘Rush’. ‘To Hell and Back’ – a first edition, first printing published by Stanley Paul in 1986 (small gift inscription) near fine in near fine unclipped wrapper. ‘Against All Odds’ – a first edition, first printing published by Hamlyn in 1977. A very good book in very, lightly edgeworn dust wrapper with a closed tear.
Niki Lauda and James Hunt shared a complex rivalry intertwined with respect and admiration. Their fierce competition in Formula 1 during the 1970s captivated fans worldwide. Lauda, methodical and precise, represented disciplined excellence, while Hunt embodied the flamboyant, daring spirit of racing. Despite their contrasting personalities, they developed a mutual understanding and even friendship off the track. Their intense battles on circuits like Nürburgring and Fuji Speedway became legendary, culminating in the 1976 season, where Lauda’s near-fatal crash and subsequent return highlighted their bond. Their relationship transcended mere competition, symbolising the essence of sportsmanship and the human spirit in motorsport history.
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A pair of first editions from the subjects of the movie, ‘Rush’. ‘To Hell and Back’ – a first edition, first printing published by Stanley Paul in 1986 (small gift inscription) near fine in near fine unclipped wrapper. ‘Against All Odds’ – a first edition, first printing published by Hamlyn in 1977. A very good book in very, lightly edgeworn dust wrapper with a closed tear.
Niki Lauda and James Hunt shared a complex rivalry intertwined with respect and admiration. Their fierce competition in Formula 1 during the 1970s captivated fans worldwide. Lauda, methodical and precise, represented disciplined excellence, while Hunt embodied the flamboyant, daring spirit of racing. Despite their contrasting personalities, they developed a mutual understanding and even friendship off the track. Their intense battles on circuits like Nürburgring and Fuji Speedway became legendary, culminating in the 1976 season, where Lauda’s near-fatal crash and subsequent return highlighted their bond. Their relationship transcended mere competition, symbolising the essence of sportsmanship and the human spirit in motorsport history.
