The Golden Age of Handbuilt Bicycles: Craftsmanship, Elegance, and Function
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| Rating | : | 4.43 (882 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0847830942 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 168 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-10-02 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
James E. Mikkalson said A time when bicycles were hand built with love and pride. For the person who likes to view a little history of bicycles over time. A time when bicycles were hand built with love and pride. Something that seems to have gotten misplaced somewhere. A perfect gift for bicyclists A wonderful collection of hand built bicycles. Oversize book is not too big but large enough to convey the detail, beauty and engineering of these works of art.. LOVED it!! I'm still reading and looking at the pictures in this fabulous bookGreat buy. I would recommend it to anyone who loves the history of the bicycle.
Jan Heine is an avid cyclist and editor of Vintage Bicycle Quarterly, a magazine devoted to bicycle history and classic models. Jean-Pierre Pradères is a freelance photographer whose award-winning work has been featured in numerous magazines and books, including The Art of the Motorcycle
With brilliant full-color images of each model and chronological text detailing the craftsmanship that went into producing these elegant machines, this book will appeal to bicycle enthusiasts and to anyone interested in design.. Beautifully detailed are early-twentieth-century models with multi-gear systems, mid-century machines where war and postwar economy challenged craft and utility, as well as modern and contemporary bicycles. The Golden Age of Handbuilt Bicycles is a celebration of the design history and craftsmanship behind this simple but efficient two-wheeled vehicle. Featured artisans and brands include La Gauloise, Reyhand, Schulz, Barra, Alex Singer, and René Herse. Featuring fifty classic models built by hand, this book unveils the bicycle’s technical evolution within a historical context
"I was very fortunate to receive a book from Rizzoli publishers recently called "The Golden Age of Handbuilt BicyclesWhile this book has been previously available, it appears that Rizzoli are bringing out a new edition." NYCBikeSnob