Welcome to the latest issue of AM Magazine, as we continue to mark our Centenary with a full review of the celebrations in Kensington Gardens, which saw more than 550 Aston Martins gather in the centre of London. Our Centenary section also includes an interview with James Bond producers Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli.

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They discuss the enduring love affair between the secret agent and Aston Martin. We also interview Paola Antonelli from the Museum of Modern Art in New York, who gives her thoughts on industrial design in general and car form in particular.
Continuing the international theme, we take a V8 Vantage on a tour of Shanghai and the surrounding areas, exploring the work of the Pritzker Prize-winning Chinese architect Wang Shu. David Linley also introduces a new section where leading creatives from around the world nominate their favourite piece of design.
Meanwhile, Australian photo-journalist John Witzig reveals how he chronicled the story behind the surfing revolution of the 1960s and 1970s, and we also have an exclusive photo shoot with the new V12 Vantage S, displaying its raw power and extreme styling.
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I hope you enjoy the magazine.

Modern art makes a bigger splash with Aston Martin

DOUBLE-O HEAVEN

MICHAEL G WILSON AND BARBARA BROCCOLI, THE PRODUCERS OF THE JAMES BOND SERIES, LOOK BACK AT THEIR LIVES WITH 007, THE PARTNERSHIP WITH ASTON MARTIN AND HINT AT HOW HIS CHARACTER MAY EVOLVE

CONTENTS

AM WORLD

All the latest news from the Aston Martin family.
To Commemorate Aston Martin’s Centenary, a twin-seated racer—taking its lead from the iconic DBR1—has been specially built. Meet the stunning CC100...

—SURFING—
RIDING THE CREST OF A WAVE

Photo-journalist John Witzig was at the heart of the surfing revolution, which swept through Australia during the 1960s and 1970s.
Beijing-based architect Ole Scheeren explains the inspiration behind his philosophy and where he sees the future of design

—INTERVIEW—
ECLECTIC DREAMS

For Paola Antonelli, Senior Curator of Architecture and Design at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, great car design combines innovation and beauty.
Fiona Sims travels to the Esprito Santo region in Brazil in search of the world's finest coffee and to track down the exotic bird at the heart of its production

—RACING—
LE MANS

The podium finish at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in June was dedicated to ...

—DESIGN—
DESIGN FOR LIFE

What is it that enhances our appreciation of objects; whether everyday or extraordinary? we asked leading figures from the creative world for their favourite pieces of design
Four wheels beats two as Kevin Hackett tackles one of the famous Tour de France climbs in the Pyrenees in the comfort and style of the new Rapide S

—THE DRIVE—
NEW HORIZONS

Tours Shanghai and beyond in a V8 Vantage to discover the work of Wang Shu
In the first of a three-part history of Aston Martin, Richard Meaden looks back over an eventful first few decades for the company

—CENTENARY—
HIGHS & LOWS

A golden era for ASTON MARTIN under David Brown was followed by a fight for survival in the 1970s and 1980s.
Just as James Bond is forever associated with Aston Martin, cars have been an integral part of cinema since its earliest days, as David Gritten reveals

—CENTENARY—
FLIGHT OF FANCY

The golden age of air travel in the 1950s and 60s saw the international Jet-Set begin to travel the globe in previously unkNown style and comfort.
David Brown, whose “DB” moniker still adorns Aston Martin’s flagship Grand Tourer today, was a charismatic individual with a love of machines and a hunger for life.

—CENTENARY—
A STEP AHEAD

From the revolutionary 2-litre Atom to the V12 engine of the db7, Aston Martin has ALWAYS pushed the boundaries of technological advancement.
Having started life in hill climbs, the Aston Martin name is synonymous with motor racing and a sporting approach and attitude, which still thrives today among its customers and partners

—CENTENARY NEWS—
CENTENARY CELEBRATION

ASTON MARTIN celebrated its centenary in scorching style in July as tens of thousands of eager owners and enthusiasts made the trip to Kensington Gardens in London.
Argentinian polo player Eduaro Novilla Astrada enjoys a glamorous lifestyle that belies his down-to-earth nature

—V12 VANTAGE S—
WILD CHILD

The new v12 vantage s is straining at the leash to display its muscular prowess and speed.
The Vantage has always epitomised Aston Martin’s racing heritage and continues to do so with the launch of the new V12 Vantage S

—PORTFOLIO—
OPEN SEASON

The new Vanquish Volante boasts the same stunning GT performance of the Coupe, while offering the thrill of open-top motoring.
In the 21st century, is it better to travel or to arrive?

—THE BIG QUESTION—
A GOOD SPORT

Is there still a place for sportsmanship in the modern, professional era?