The Official Ferrari Opus: eBook Edition (Opus eBook Editions)

A unique combination of technical flair, Italian style and elegance, mystique and an unquenchable thirst for perfection has made Ferrari the most desirable automobile brand in the world. The Official Ferrari Opus is the ultimate celebration of the Prancing Horse and the company’s continuing success, both on the race track and on the road.

Whether behind the scenes with the workers at the legendary factory in Maranello, at the races with the F1 team or in the cockpit with the drivers, The Official Ferrari Opus offers an unprecedented insight into the magic of Ferrari.

Now, this Opus eBook Edition brings you selected content from the official story of Ferrari to your eReader, allowing you to experience the Official Ferrari Opus wherever and whenever you choose.

Antonio Ghini, Ferrari’s longstanding communications and brand management director and editor-in-chief of The Official Ferrari Magazine, in partnership with Opus, commissioned an array of specialist writers and original interviews with many of the marque’s iconic figures, including Ferrari President Luca di Montezemolo, Fernando Alonso, Niki Lauda, Jean Todt and Piero Ferrari, son of Enzo Ferrari.

This Opus eBook Edition includes the following sections:

LUCA: Luca di Montezemolo took up the baton to usher in the most successful period in Ferrari’s history. Here he tells his extraordinary story and outlines his formula for continued success

ENZO: Journalist Gian Paolo Ormezzano writes for the first time about his close relationship with the ‘Drake’

PARALLEL LIVES: Insights on Ferrari’s twin giants, Enzo and Luca, while Piero Ferrari talks about following in the footsteps of his father

LOCATION: Rooted firmly in the soil of Italy, Ferrari’s factories and buildings have always been not only physical expressions of excellence, but also key to the special character of the company

CARS: The single seaters that marked turning points in Ferrari history, the road models most loved by Ferrari customers and the sports cars that make the brand a world leader

DRIVERS: Multiple world-champion Fernando Alonso and Brazilian ace Felipe Massa on the physical and mental training required to drive – and win – for Ferrari, plus interviews with legendary champions Niki Lauda and Michael Schumacher

QUEST FOR PERFECTION: How technological innovation and development have enabled Ferrari to stand apart from the competition, including interviews with legendary engineer Mauro Forghieri and Ferrari CEO Amedeo Felisa

OBJECT OF DESIRE: From the designs of Pininfarina to the influence of Italian culture, we investigate what gives Ferrari the X-factor. World-renowned design expert Stephen Bayley explains why Ferrari provides the ultimate expression of the most alluring aspects of Italian culture.

PASSION: Opus meets the owners, collectors and ‘tifosi’ whose devotion to Ferrari knows no bounds

FERRARI AND THE WORLD: The story of global growth, from the first forays into the United States to the emergence of a strong market in China

TEAMWORK: An insight into a unique partnership that brought the world of Formula 1 to Abu Dhabi

The Official Ferrari Opus reveals the true nature of this legendary marque and celebrates its fascinating history.