Red Combines 1915-2020: The Authoritative Guide to International Harvester and Case Ih Combines and Harvesting Equipment - Couverture rigide

Klancher, Lee; Salzman, Gerry

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1642340421 ISBN 13 : 9781642340426

Editeur : Octane Press, 2021

Synopsis

This award-winning book chronicles the complete story of the red combine’s impact on agriculture and society. Co-authored by long-time IH and Case IH product manager Gerry Salzman, Red Combines 1915–2020 is a unique collaboration that featured Klancher's storytelling ability and Salzman's knowledge from 42 years as an industry leader and insider. The book includes photographs and details about every International Harvester and Case IH combine built in the United States and abroad, and tells the story of the creation of the Axial-Flow combine, which was developed in a garage so secret only a few people knew it existed. The Axial-Flow combine was a technological leap that transformed the industry when introduced in 1977. The book covers the entire line of red combines, including the CBX, a top-secret mega-combine built in the 1990s. Also included is brief coverage of J.I. Case combines. Authored by Lee Klancher and the team of talented contributors who created the award-winning Red Tractors 1958–2013, this thorough and entertaining book is another captivating volume sure to please fans of agricultural equipment and farm history.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Lee Klancher’s career encompasses more than thirty years of publishing great stories. As an editor and publisher, he has overseen the development of some of the most-respected and best-selling books in the transportation niche. A prolific author and photographer, Lee has contributed words and images to more than thirty books as well as dozens of national magazines including: Men’s Journal, Draft, and Motorcyclist.A book junkie and an obsessive student of his craft, Lee has also taught writing and photography at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. He is best known for his award-winning books and calendars covering farm tractors, including Red Tractors and Red 4WD Tractors. He has rented an abandoned air force base to create a book cover, and built a custom 20x40 foot studio to photograph 30 of the most valuable John Deeres in private hands. He and his camera have climbed the Julian Alps, explored breweries on four continents, and ridden backcountry motorcycle routes in the Bolivian Amazon, the Australian Outback, and on the island of Hokkaido, Japan.When not working on a book or a photo shoot, Lee busies himself biking, reading, and enjoying good food and craft beer. Lee lives in Austin, Texas, with his wife, Joan, as well as their dog, Red.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Octane Press
• Date d'édition: 2021
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1642340421
• ISBN 13: 9781642340426
• Reliure: Relié
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 384
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible