Walter de Silva - Leica M9 Titan - 2018-2018






Has over 15 years' experience in photography and camera building, formerly a trader.
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Leica M9 Titan book, first edition (2018), in good condition, authored by Walter de Silva.
Description from the seller
The book that accompanies the Leica M9 'Titanium' (2010), designed by Walter de Silva, is an exclusive component of the limited set (only 500 pieces) and is entirely focused on the artistic and technical design process of this unique object. Here are the main features of this book:
Content and Subject: The book documents the collaboration between Leica and Walter de Silva, the then-renowned chief designer of the Volkswagen Group (including Audi). It shows how the classic Leica M form was reinterpreted into a sleek, functional, and futuristic "Titanium" design.
Design Inspiration and Method: The book provides insight into De Silva's design inspirations and the methods he and his Audi Design Team used to give the camera an ergonomic, precise, and logical 'look and feel'.
Interview with Walter de Silva: An important part of the book is an exclusive interview with Walter de Silva, in which he explains his vision for designing the camera.
Materials and Details: The book highlights the shift to solid titanium for the housing and the special leather upholstery (from Audi interiors). Also discussed in depth are the new, innovative "finger loop" instead of the traditional shoulder strap, and the specially hand-engraved Leica logos.
Presentation: The book is part of the high-end "coffee table" book genre, matching the luxury set that was delivered in a handmade black box with red Alcantara lining.
Classic Driver
In short, the book is a design archive that maps the "symphony of art and technology" behind the Leica M9 Titanium.
The book that accompanies the Leica M9 'Titanium' (2010), designed by Walter de Silva, is an exclusive component of the limited set (only 500 pieces) and is entirely focused on the artistic and technical design process of this unique object. Here are the main features of this book:
Content and Subject: The book documents the collaboration between Leica and Walter de Silva, the then-renowned chief designer of the Volkswagen Group (including Audi). It shows how the classic Leica M form was reinterpreted into a sleek, functional, and futuristic "Titanium" design.
Design Inspiration and Method: The book provides insight into De Silva's design inspirations and the methods he and his Audi Design Team used to give the camera an ergonomic, precise, and logical 'look and feel'.
Interview with Walter de Silva: An important part of the book is an exclusive interview with Walter de Silva, in which he explains his vision for designing the camera.
Materials and Details: The book highlights the shift to solid titanium for the housing and the special leather upholstery (from Audi interiors). Also discussed in depth are the new, innovative "finger loop" instead of the traditional shoulder strap, and the specially hand-engraved Leica logos.
Presentation: The book is part of the high-end "coffee table" book genre, matching the luxury set that was delivered in a handmade black box with red Alcantara lining.
Classic Driver
In short, the book is a design archive that maps the "symphony of art and technology" behind the Leica M9 Titanium.
