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Harley-Davidson:
A Visual History
Synopsis:
What
makes a Harley-Davidson special? "If you have to
ask...", as the saying goes,"...you wouldn't
understand". What rolls out of the company's Milwaukee
plant year after year is as much myth as motorcycle -
the stuff of legends, lifestyles and dreams.
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Ultimate
Harley Davidson
Synopsis :
From its first model rolling out of a backyard
shed to the world-class company that it is today, this photographed
visual history showcases the bikes and tells the story of
Harley-Davidson. With photography from the Barber Vintage
Motorsports Museum the guide presents over 70 of the most
famous and covetable Harleys of all time. |
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Five
Hundred Photographs of Harley-Davidson Motorcycles
Synopsis :
The Harley Davidson is more than just a motorbike
- for many enthusiasts it's a lifestyle statement. This
stunning book packed with 500 colour photographs celebrates
that lifestyle, as well as covering the complete history
of this 20th Century icon. |
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100
Years of Harley-Davidson Advertising
Synopsis
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This follow-up to the Harley Davidson centennial
book of 2002 takes the reader through a century of Harley
Davidson's witty and eye-catching print advertisements.
The colourful and sometimes provocative print ads reflect
the creative spirit and unique culture of Harley Davidson;
the decade-by-decade presentation reveals how Harley has
remained in tune with the times - and often ahead of its
time - over the 20th century. From the "Gee Dad!
Buy Me A Harley Davidson" campaign of the 1920s to
"I Am Woman, Hear Me Roar" in the 80s, the book
should entertain Harley fanatics and collectors of Americana
alike. |
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Choppers
Synopsis
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Unique pleces of 20th century Americana,
Choppers have inspired motorcycle customizers across the
globe and are some of the most sought after motorcycles
in the world. This book presents a history of Choppers,
tracing the genre from the early days when motorcycles
were stripped down, or "chopped" in an attempt
to improve performance, to modern times, when builders
like Jesse James of West Coast Choppers create USD 100,000
works of rolling art. |
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Original
Harley-Davidson Panhead
Synopsis :
The name Harley-Davidson is recognized the
world over as an icon of the American lifestyle and the
American Dream. In 2002, the legendary motorcycle manufacturer
celebrates the 100th anniversary with a travelling exhibition,
an array of television programming and online events, and
this publication. The author is the grandson of the founder
and the man who has personally styled some of their most
popular bikes. "Willie G." - a god among Harley
fanatics and the spirtual and stylistic life blood of the
the company - tells the inside story of the family business.
The book contains over 500 illustrations including rare
and unseen photographs from the Harley Davidson archives
which feature races, rallies, famous faces and more. Willie
G's narrative includes family reminiscences about the company's
origins; insight into the making of Harley's classic models;
personal views about custom bike styles and the freewheeling
biker life; and behind-the-scenes accounts of the company's
dark days and stunning revival. |
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100
Years of Harley-Davidson
Synopsis :
The name Harley-Davidson is recognized the
world over as an icon of the American lifestyle and the
American Dream. In 2002, the legendary motorcycle manufacturer
celebrates the 100th anniversary with a travelling exhibition,
an array of television programming and online events, and
this publication. The author is the grandson of the founder
and the man who has personally styled some of their most
popular bikes. "Willie G." - a god among Harley
fanatics and the spirtual and stylistic life blood of the
the company - tells the inside story of the family business.
The book contains over 500 illustrations including rare
and unseen photographs from the Harley Davidson archives
which feature races, rallies, famous faces and more. Willie
G's narrative includes family reminiscences about the company's
origins; insight into the making of Harley's classic models;
personal views about custom bike styles and the freewheeling
biker life; and behind-the-scenes accounts of the company's
dark days and stunning revival. |
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Harley
People: Voices from the Real Harley-Davidson Scene
Synopsis:
This title presents a series of portraits
of Harley enthusiasts and their often obsessive attachment
to this iconic motorcycle. From a top customiser to (female)
child psychiatrist, it portrays men and women in America
and Britain who restore old Harleys, collect them, customise
them, race them, tour on them, and even lead outlaw lives
with Harleys as their transport.
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The
Ultimate Harley Davidson
Synopsis
A marque-by-marque encyclopedia of Harley
Davidson models and manufacturers, both existing and defunct.
Every major marque is illustrated with photographs and the
accompanying text details the technical specifications of
the machines, the key elements of their design, performance
features and engineering standards, and comments on their
special qualities and attributes. |
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The
Complete Harley-Davidson: A Model-by-model History of the
American Motorcycle
Synopsis
The Harley Davidson Motor Company has been
building motorcycles since 1903. The name, the look and
the culture are all unmistakable. Here, for the first time
in one volume, is the complete history of these legendary
American machines. Every major model of Harley-Davidson
motorcycle ever made is illustrated by specially commissioned
photographs featuring machines in a superb state of restoration.
Tod Rafferty has delved deep into the records to ensure
that specifications, production numbers and dates are accurate.
The result is a visually stunning book which is a fitting
tribute to the fascinating lineage of Harley-Davidson.
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Outlaw
Machine
Synopsis
The story of Harley-Davidson motorcycles and their place
in American culture, from outlaw machine to all-American
icon. The story rests on the success of the company itself
- a small family business turned industry leader, which
survived a bankruptcy threat from Japanese competition.
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Hells
Angels Motorcycle Club
Andrew
Shaylor. Hardcover 192 pages (August 2004)
Synopsis
Over 300 stunning photographs reveal the
rich diversity of the HAMC - unique access to the secret
world of the Hells Angels. |
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The
Brotherhoods: Inside the Outlaw Motorcycle Clubs
Arthur
Veno. Paperback 288 pages (April 10, 2003)
Synopsis
Arthur Veno's account of bikie culture
in Australia reveals the true picture of the brotherhoods.
Drawing on in-depth interviews and personal stories, along
with his own research, he explains the rules and rituals
of becoming a club member, tells of landmark incidents
in bikie folklore, profiles some famous biker identities
and, in the final chapter, takes off with the Gypsy Jokers
on their controversial New Year run in Western Australia.
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Hells
Angels: Into the Abyss
Synopsis
Stripping away the romantic myth of the
outlaw biker, a chilling account of the real world of
the Hells Angels reveals what FBI undercover agent Anthony
Tait uncovered about a ruthless gang that will commit
any crime for money and the vicious behavior of its members.
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