Enduring Passion: The Story of the Mercedes-Benz Brand

Enduring Passion: The Story of the Mercedes-Benz Brand
by Leslie Butterfield

Enduring Passion: The Story of the Mercedes-Benz Brand
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Author: Leslie Butterfield
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2005-12-06
ISBN: 047001802X
Number of pages: 272
Publisher: Wiley

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Book Review: Lavishly produced pictorial history of the Mercedes-Benz product and brand
Summary: 4 Stars

This curious combination of coffee-table book and corporate history tells the story of the Mercedes-Benz brand from the invention of the automobile in the 1800s through the early years of the 21st century. Author Leslie Butterfield explains that management's attention began to focus on the Mercedes-Benz brand only during the last 10 years or so of this period. Until then, the company's focus had been on engineering and products, with marketing as somewhat of an afterthought. The author certainly makes the case that the brand has survived and prospered despite questionable management, and often against the odds. The book offers a fairly comprehensive account of many ways in which the company failed its brand. However, it has surprisingly little to say about the Chrysler acquisition - a challenge that is no secret. getAbstract believes that corporate-history students, car buffs and anyone stranded in a waiting room will find something to appreciate in this well-produced, lavishly illustrated tome.

Summary of Enduring Passion: The Story of the Mercedes-Benz Brand

The three-pointed star. Magic. Mystique. Mercedes-Benz.

With its legendary performance and quality, Mercedes-Benz is one of the most recognizable brands in existence. The first book to examine Mercedes-Benz as a brand phenomenon, Enduring Passion provides a fascinating look at how the brand developed and the myths and realities surrounding it as it faced the global convulsions of war, mergers, and economic uncertainty. Handsomely produced in a large format and richly illustrated with previously unpublished photographs, Enduring Passion is the life story of the Mercedes-Benz brand and how its iconic symbol became a synonym for power and elegance.

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