The Aston Martin Book

For true car aficionados, the collaboration between Aston Martin and award-winning automotive photographer René Staud is a match made in heaven. Both share a passion for exclusive sports cars and a keen eye for aesthetics.

Aston Martin's journey began 110 years ago, with the brand rising to prominence in 1947 under David Brown, known for legendary models bearing his initials. With a rich history in racing—from victories at the Aston Hill Climb in 1914 to Le Mans in 1959 and entry into Formula 1 in 2021—Aston Martin continues to create road-going racing cars. Beyond performance, the brand’s elegant design and luxurious comfort have made it a symbol of British understatement, with none other than James Bond driving an Aston since 1964.

René Staud, famed for capturing luxury cars in perfect light, adds his iconic touch to this beautifully updated edition of The Aston Martin Book. Featuring stunning photographs and inspiring texts, it immerses readers in the world of Aston Martin.

René Staud is the grand seigneur of automotive photography. His big breakthrough came in 1985 with the development of Magicflash®, a lighting system specially tailored to the needs of studio photography. It is still state of the art today and part of the secret behind the characteristic Staud style. This innovative surface lighting technology was his entry into automotive photography. Over the years, he has had the models of all major brands in front of his lens. Several bestsellers by René Staud have been published by teNeues, such as The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Book, The Porsche 911 Book and Porsche - A Passion for Power.