Secret Cars

What if the designers at Ferrari had drafted a retro camper van, or Lamborghini had engineered a school bus? In this tongue-in-cheek volume, Brussels-based filmmaker François Mercier brings these impossible concepts to life. Operating as Mr. François, he uses artificial intelligence to generate a stunning archive of fictional vehicles. The result is a series of astonishingly realistic, aesthetic images presenting a playful alternative reality where luxury and utility merge in unexpected ways.

The book stands out for its impeccable style, blending a nostalgic, Wes Anderson-esque color palette with convincing details that make these imaginary machines feel entirely tangible. Mercier masterfully guides AI to produce images that look like authentic, long-lost promotional photography. This seamless marriage of technology and artistic vision makes the collection a fascinating study of modern creativity, proving that promptography can yield sophisticated art.

This compact, visually arresting book is the perfect addition to any design lover’s collection. It is an ideal gift for automotive enthusiasts who appreciate outside-the-box thinking, pop culture fans, and anyone intrigued by the creative frontiers of artificial intelligence, offering a beautifully curated escape into a world of endless design possibilities.