David Dowsey, author, editor and luxury book project manager

David Dowsey produces museum-quality books to special commission that are among the finest in the world.

His specialty is luxury subjects written with high-level subject knowledge, deep commitment and scrupulous attention to detail.

He researches, writes and project-manages the complete luxury book production with trusted world-class photographic, design, illustration, and printing partners to ensure the highest levels of quality, accuracy and presentation.

David Dowsey’s writing CV includes exquisite published books on luxury subjects; extensive experience writing and editing magazines, websites, and noted international journals; screenwriting; speech-writing; public relations; marketing and brand building.

His published work comprises the best-selling Aston Martin: Power, Beauty and Soul (which has been in continuous print since 2007, with six imprints and two special limited editions); A Le Mans Diary; Making the Cut: The Power and Passion behind a Tailoring Dynasty; Elfin: The Spirit of Speed (printed in four limited editions, including a sold-out version that remains Australia’s most expensive motoring book); HSV: The Ultimate Compilation of HSV History and Elfin Type 400: The story of BB661, the first in a new series of specialised books focusing on single examples of exceptional vehicles.

His latest projects include three screenplays, Göring’s Tailor; The Restoration; and The Long Blue Line, a feature-length script bringing to life Donald Campbell’s problem-plagued 1964 Land Speed Record attempt at Lake Eyre, South Australia. Then there is the first in a series of The Tailoring Detective fictional crime novels, Don’t Ask Don’t Tell and his debut play, Safe as Houses.

A University of Melbourne graduate, David Dowsey came from a classical music background; a subject for which he maintains a deep respect.

He has had a genuine and passionate interest in classic cars – and Aston Martin in particular – for many years after first coming into contact with the marque through the famous Corgi toys. He then became a long-term Aston Martin owner. In his stable is an Alfa Romeo GT1600 Junior.

David Dowsey’s profession as a motoring journalist allowed him to sample many of the greatest cars from around the globe; taken him to the factories and birthplaces of Ferrari, Maserati, Aston Martin, Jaguar and more; and provided access to the most famous personalities in motoring and motorsport.

He has been a long-term devotee of artisan-made clothing and footwear, having commissioned bespoke suits and shirts tailored in London, Naples, Florence, Bergamo, Taipei, Melbourne, and Sydney, and custom-made shoes built in Paris, London, Melbourne, Taipei and Florence.

In 2023, David Dowsey co-executive produced the television program Cool Cars with Dermott and Elise, which aired on the 7 Network in Australia, starring Dermott Brereton and Elise Elliott.

His other interests include Art Deco architecture and design, food and wine, cooking and gardening, antiques, custom-made musical instruments, watches, aviation, sailing, perfume, jewellery and fashion.