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Riva Book Edition

The fascinating world of RIVA boats. See. Feel. Experience. Brigitte Bardot, Sophia Loren, Richard Burton, Peter Sellers, Sean Connery. Monte Carlo, Cannes, St. Tropez, Venice. The fascinating world of the 50s’ and 60s’ jet set immediately comes alive when gazing at one of the classic wooden motorboats made by the noble Italian manufacturer RIVA.

During the peak of this glamorous era, a RIVA boat was a luxurious toy and “must- have” for the rich and famous. Of the ca. 4362 finely – crafted wooden runabouts made during this period (which were characterised by a focus on noble design and the highest quality details) only about half of them have survived until today. Those remaining have become extremely sought after collector’s objects, whose prestige as well as value can be equally compared to historic Ferraris or Bugattis.

Olaf Tamm has dedicated himself to the world of RIVA and this fascinating legends. In his extensive travels, he has journeyed to RIVA conventions in Europe and America, repeatedly visited the RIVA shipyard in Lago Iseo in northern Italy and personally talked with Carlo Riva. He has also interviewed important personalities who are just as closely tied to the world of RIVA boats today as they were back then. During the course of these talks, the idea of bringing out an entire RIVA book edition was born.

Book description:

RIVA EDITION Vol.1 – Vol.4 SET. Carlo Riva, with his eye for the essential, first class design, material excellence, as well as expert craftsmanship stands as the role model for the introduction of the RIVA edition. The numbering of the limited and highly valuable 1234 editions underscores their exclusivity and follows the exact same chronological serial numbering of the wooden motor boats built during this 25 year time frame.

Photography and words by Olaf Tamm.


RIVA EDITION Vol.1 – 4. SET/ Limited, numbered and signed Edition / incl. box and Persenning – coverbag / original RIVA fabric with RIVA Logo. / price 499,00 €

Product details:

RIVA EDITION Volume 1: Sentimenti Italiani. RIVA runabouts in Italy, in their natural surroundings. Gliding over the picturesque Canale Grande in Venice or careening along the coast of Liguria. The images, which were shot in colour as well as black & white, accompany the theme “Italy and its boat” and appear along with exclusive interviews with Ing. Carlo Riva. At the grand old age of 82, this master of design looks back on a fulfilled life spent for and with his boats. With such insights, the reader is given a deeper understanding of Carlo Riva’s own personal world of RIVA boats. 
Limited, numbered and signed Edition / 1234 examples / Hardcover / English & Italian text / 56 pages / 40 color & black&white images / ISBN-10: 3000126740 / ISBN-13: 978-3000126741 / Publisher: SAM&friends / price 129,00 €

RIVA EDITION Volume 2: Escursione Lago D’ Iseo. The birthplace of RIVA runabouts at Lago D’Iseo, in Northern Italy. This lake with its unique atmosphere is captured in a series of exclusively black and white images. The reader is treated as Carlo Riva’s guest and receives a special look inside the former production hall, which is still used today for the restoration and upkeep of wooden RIVA boats. Witnessing craftsmen working on RIVA boats. Getting in touch with the philosophy and the extreme dedication to quality, which has made RIVA boats the icons that they are today. 
Limited, numbered and signed Edition / 1234 examples / Hardcover / English & Italian text / 56 pages / 40 color & black&white images / ISBN-10: 3000126740 / ISBN-13: 978-3000126741 / Publisher: SAM&friends / price 129,00 €

RIVA EDITION Volume 3: Viaggio nell`Arte Design, material and details. The perfect harmony of all three elements is what makes a RIVA boat something truly exquisite. One can witness the beauty, speed and grace of RIVA boats as their streamlined hulls glide across the water. Lines, form and structure are the focus of the photographic language. The images are followed by an interview with Ing. Carlo Riva , who gives the reader an exclusive look into the secrets of his ides and design excellence. 
Limited, numbered and signed Edition / 1234 examples / Hardcover / English & Italian text / 64 pages / 54 color images / ISBN-10: 3000178058 / ISBN-13: 978-3000178054 / Publisher: SAM&friends / price 129,00 €

RIVA EDITION Volume 4: Immagini del Momento RIVA runabouts worldwide. This volume is made all the more special by the feeling it transports of actually being there and experiencing for oneself the stories and adventures of RIVA connoisseurs worldwide. Three RIVA captains from three continents are telling their personal RIVA stories. The reader is directly put on board their RIVA boats and witnesses the action in various international locations. This RIVA journey goes to the United States, Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, Australia and to the South Chinese Sea of Hong Kong. 
Limited, numbered and signed Edition / 1234 examples / Hardcover / English text / 64 pages / 54 color images / ISBN-10: 3000200223/ ISBN-13: 978-3000200229/ Publisher: SAM&friends / price 129,00 €

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