Motorcycle Jackets: A Century of Leather Design - Couverture rigide

Tanaka, Rin

 
9780764325199: Motorcycle Jackets: A Century of Leather Design

Synopsis

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.

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À propos de l'auteur

Rin Tanaka is a Japanese journalist and photographer living in California.

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9780764311505: Motorcycle Jackets: A Century of Leather Design

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  0764311506 ISBN 13 :  9780764311505
Editeur : Schiffer Publishing Ltd, 2000
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