{"product_id":"the-shape-of-speed-bruce-farr-and-russell-bowler-by-john-bevan-smith","title":"The Shape of Speed: Bruce Farr and Russell Bowler. BY John Bevan-Smith","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Shape of Speed: Bruce Farr and Russell Bowler. BY John Bevan-Smith. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublisher: Reed Books, Birkenhead, New Zealand, 1999. First Edition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardback with jacket, binding firm, minor rubbing to corners and spine ends, no inscriptions, light marks to rear end-paper, paste down and edges otherwise very good.\u003cbr\u003eJacket has a little edge\/shelf-wear, some slight chipping and scratches, silver titles have some rubbing and scratches, small closed tear to top edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe international success of Bruce Farr and Russell Bowler is staggering in any terms, on any scale. This book tells the story of that success - how two New Zealanders from ordinary beginnings joined forces to change the shape of speed and became the most successful yacht designers the world has ever seen. Fierce competitors both on and off the water in their youth, and now partners, Bruce Farr and Russell Bowler have revolutionised small-boat sailing in New Zealand and internationally, winning world championships with their designs. At age 20, Farr designed the world's first light displacement keel-boat to compete successfully within the rating rules of international competition. Where other designers had tweaked and modified, Farr started again from scratch, and his boats were to revolutionise boat design. \u003cbr\u003e437 pages with photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eALL PHOTOS ARE OF THE ACTUAL BOOK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll books are sent with free courier postage within New Zealand.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Books NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50126663418103,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/7687\/5255\/files\/IMG_3538.jpg?v=1769286980","url":"https:\/\/phoenixbooksnz.com\/en-gb\/products\/the-shape-of-speed-bruce-farr-and-russell-bowler-by-john-bevan-smith","provider":"Phoenix Books NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}