Riva - Zauber der Legende / Magic of the Legend

Charts the development of the renowned Riva brand, from its beginnings to the present day. Includes large-format images and informative texts. Text to English and German.

This book is entirely dedicated to the fascination of the Riva brand. From a brief look at Riva's history, Carlo Riva's ideas and ideals and an overview of the boats built up to 1969 to current developments and new technologies, this volume offers a unique and unprecedented insight into the world of the luxury brand. Prominent Riva owners who have contributed significantly to media coverage are covered, as are the prestigious Riva clubs and events and the background to the expert restoration of the classic beauties. Large-format images with entertaining texts make this high-quality coffee table book a perfect gift for boat lovers and dreamers!

Text in English and German.

HISTORY The Family 12 The Shipyard – the Centrepiece 30 Colour Theory 42 Olaf Tamm: Ambassador of Beauty 56 THE LEGEND Wooden-built Icons 80 Carlo and the Superyachts 114 The Early GRP Boats 118 The Stories Behind the History 128 LIFESTYLE Luxury Promotes Luxury 146 René Staud’s Second Great Passion 154 Riva in the Movies, a Long Romance 168 Owners and emotions 176 CULTURAL ICON Riva – an Attitude to Life 182 Elegance in Exquisite Locations 186 The Beating Heart of the Brand 198 Vintage Exhibition at Bellini Nautica 202 Moments 208 RIVA TODAY AND TOMORROW The New Shipyards 212 Riva Classiche 216 Officina Italiana Design 220 The Current Models 226 Alberto Galassi 230 Riva Goes Electric 232 Meet the authors 241