Lotus: The Creative Edge (Haynes Classic Makes)
by Russell Hayes

Following the tradition of the elegant Haynes Classic Makes Series", this volume provides an insightful and fully illustrated history of Lotus. Beginning with Colin Chapman and his Austin Seven Special (the first Lotus), it traces the development of the company and its cars through half a century of pioneering sports car production to the latest models and beyond. Supported by authoritative driving impressions, technical information and buying advice, this book is the essential companion for all Lotus enthusiasts.

Hardcover: 160 pages
Publisher: J H Haynes & Co Ltd (22 Feb 2007)

Lotus Elise and Exige Gold Portfolio 1996-2005 (Gold Portfolio)
by R.M. Clarke

Traces the progress of the Lotus Elise and its derivatives. This book reports on the 111, R and S , Sport 135 and R, the TT 190 and Sport, Exige S1, S2 and 240R, TT 260 Supersport, the 340R and GT1.

Paperback: 160 pages
Publisher: Brooklands Books Ltd (1 Mar 2006)

Lotus: The Competition Cars - All the Racing Type Numbers from 1947 to the Modern Era by Anthony Pritchard

This is a comprehensive survey of Lotus's racing history, covering the extraordinary range of sports-racing and single-seater cars designed by Colin Chapman and his disciples. Grand Prix machinery predominates, with landmark machines such as the 25 (the first monocoque), 49 (the start of the Cosworth-DFV period), 72 (wedge-shaped with side radiators) and 79 (the all-conquering ground-effect design). Into the narrative are woven the memories of Lotus Formula 1 drivers, and an insider's view of the innovations for which Chapman was personally responsible and those credited to him but derived from others.

Hardcover: 272 pages
Publisher: J H Haynes & Co Ltd (12 April 2006)

Elise: Rebirth of the True Lotus (Hardcover) by Alastair Clements

The Elise saw the return of the genuinely exciting sports car. This was the first Lotus for a generation to truly revive Colin Chapman's ideals, proving a worthy successor to the seminal Lotus 7. The Elise was the first modern sports car to generate real enthusiasts, tempting many classic car fans to change their allegiance to this no-compromise contemporary classic. Nearly 11,000 Elises have been built since its 1995 launch and an ongoing programme of development ensures that it still retains its status. This volume charts the complete Elise story, including interviews with the car's designer and development engineers.

Hardcover: 160 pages
Publisher: J H Haynes & Co Ltd (10 April 2003)

The Lotus Book: Type 1 to Type 72 (C P Press) by Colin Pitt

Much has been written over the years about the marque Lotus and deservedly so, for there is little doubt that Colin Chapman was the outstanding automotive designer of his day. The wide range of Lotus cars covered in this book illustrates that claim perfectly, from the MK1 with 30 or so horse-power to some of the later models with something approaching 1,000 HP. And from trials cars through front and mid engined road-going coupes to World Championship and Indy winners, as well as most of the other motor racing Formulae. It is believed that this is the first time they have all been covered in the same volume.

Hardcover: 144 pages
Publisher: Unique Motor Books (1 Jan 2006)