On this page you will find a collection of books dedicated to Disney Pixar Cars. The books featured here are either directly tied to the Cars diecast line or are a valuable source of information dedicated to the Cars characters and landscape. All of these books are still readily available and can be purchased at multiple outlets.


Mattel Pixar Cars: The Story & Checklist 2006-2007 was created by KC at Take Five A Day. This collectorç—´ book is a must for Cars fans.
Description: The story of the amazing diecast car lineup that defied all odds to be a runaway success even now to 2008. This is not only the story of CARS but also a visual recap & checklist of every released item in the 1:55 scale. Over 110 pages with over 300 full-resolution, full-color photographs of EVERY single card (including variants), multi-packs, box sets, playsets & more! Don't miss out on this limited opportunity.

Note, this is NOT a price guide so it will not go out of date, instead, it is a 114-page, 300+ photo recap of the first two years of CARS.


World of Cars ties into the Storytellers collection of the Cars diecast line. It presents stories outside of what was presented in the movie. A must for collectors.
Description: Ever wonder how Mater first lost his hood? Or why Rust-eze started sponsoring Lightning McQueen? What about how Guido and Luigi came to Radiator Springs? This deluxe jacketed, hardcover storybook reveals all this and more in five delightful, brand-new adventures! Find out about Flo's glamorous life before Radiator Springs and how Doc Hudson escaped the racetrack's limelight to become a doctor. Plus there are two elaborate gatefolds (including a map following Guido and Luigi's crazy road trip across the United States!) and an introduction by the film's award-winning director John Lasseter.

Note, there are two versions to this book. The regular version is available everywhere. There is a Target exclusive that includes a read along CD.

World of Cars is also available in Italian.

 

Meet the Cars presents more Cars characters.
Description: The world of Cars just got even bigger.
This book introduces 200 minor characters and "extras" featured in the movie and spotlighted in the Blu-Ray edition. From RVs and security SUVs to racecars and helicopters, kids will love meeting all of the new vehicles and reading the humorous descriptions about them. Plus, the jacket will be printed on the reverse so it can be used as a poster!

Note, there are two versions to this book. The regular version is available everywhere. There is a Target exclusive that includes a smaller book which presents more characters not seen in the main book.


The Art of Cars gives an indepth look into the creating of the characters for the movie Cars.
Description: In the tradition of the smash hits Toy Story, A Bug's Life, Toy Story 2, Monsters, Inc., Finding Nemo, and The Incredibles comes the newest film from Pixar Animation Studios, Cars, the story of a race car who learns that it's not all about the fast lane. (In fact, life begins at the off-ramp.) Offering an insider's view into the artistic development of Cars, this gorgeously illustrated book celebrates the whimsical yet painstaking research that fueled Pixar's directors, production designers, and artists. Fascinating storyboards, full-color pastels, on-the-road snapshots, and hundreds of character sketches reveal the origins of Pixar's charming and clever automobile-based world. Gleaned from the team's trips to racetracks and down the famed Route 66, The Art of Cars is as colorful as its memorable story and characters, making this book the only movie tie-in for adults a spirited ride down the road of a masterful animated feature film.


The 2009 Collector's Guide is a pocket-sized companion that was included exclusively with the Race O Rama Night Vision McQueen. It is a full color, spiral bound book that contains over 135 photos of current and upcoming diecast releases. It breaks down the Race O Rama ticket classification for each character as well as their ID number. The entire contents of the guide can be seen here.












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