Motorcycle Jackets: A Century of Leather Design - Rilegato

Tanaka, Rin

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 0764325191 ISBN 13: 9780764325199

Casa editrice: Schiffer Pub Ltd, 2006

Riassunto

The leather motorcycle jacket is more than a coat; it's a mentality. Beginning in the early twentieth century, airplanes, automobiles, and motorcycles redefined freedom, idealized speed, and captured the hearts of men and women alike. The leather jackets developed to protect pilots, racers, and motorists from the elements came to symbolize a romantic sense of rugged adventure. In particular, motorcycle jackets maintained this ideal for decades to come. The first of its kind, this beautiful classic book traces the evolution of the motorcycle jacket over the past century. Hundreds of jackets and accessories from dozens of leather companies past and present are featured in over 1,000 rich color photos--with careful attention to details, original catalog pages, and full pricing information. Surrounding the jackets is a fascinating array of historical photos that capture the motorcycle culture and will make any enthusiast swoon.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Schiffer Pub Ltd
• Data di pubblicazione: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0764325191
• ISBN 13: 9780764325199
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 2
• Numero di pagine: 296