Jesse Alexander's portraits are characterised by a combination of the openness of his subjects and the beautiful, almost painterly composition of the images.

It's this quality that gives his photographs their unusual intimacy and poignancy. Drivers and team principals appear relaxed and unguarded, a result of Alexander's personal friendships and familiarity with the teams. And Alexander's own notes and reminiscences of each portrait adds to the reader's enjoyment and understanding of the image.

Though best known for his work from the 1950s through the 1970s, many of Alexander's recent photographs are included here.

Hardback, 280 x 320mm, 144 pages, 115 colour and 100 black and white illustrations

'The fourth and final instalment of Wimpffen's extraordinary tomes charting the history of the world sportscar championship. This vast production covers the end of the story: the birth and death of the Group C era. All the big names are covered, of course, but so - and this is the book's real strength - are the minnows who made the period so absorbing. Pricey but perfect' Autosport