Waiting is the story of a rookie photojournalist immersed in Formula One's golden age of the 70s and 80s. Aged just 19, Richard Kelley saw the need to faithfully document the sport's lethal dangers, iconic personalities and technological developments in a period of seismic change, which caused F1's unique character to disappear forever. After only nine months of photographic education, Kelley began using his remarkable talent to observe and capture F1 drivers' decisive moments. He sought his images as a `fly on the wall', consciously disappearing among this `band of brothers' to allow the emotion and power of the moment to blend, developing a cinematic style that grows more contemporary every year. Waiting is a powerful and unique documentary of the world of F1 from 1972 through to 1984. From Gilles Villeneuve's first moments with Ferrari to Francois Cevert's final morning and Niki Lauda's resurrection, Kelley's omnipresent lens and enlightening memoir capture an intimacy and humanity that Grand Prix history will never again witness.

About the Author
Richard Kelley's career as a photojournalist and writer spans 45 years, including a 20-year relationship with Car and Driver magazine. Waiting is Kelley's first book, and chronicles the beginnings of his career in a personally funded documentary that introduced him to lifelong friendships with some of the sport's greatest characters. A number of the book's photographs sit in private collections worldwide.


Book Information
ISBN 9781785314650
Author Richard Kelley
Format Hardback
Page Count 208
Imprint Pitch Publishing Ltd
Publisher Pitch Publishing Ltd
Weight(grams) 1958g