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Handcrafted Bicycles: Builders, Frame Design, and Inspiration celebrates the artistry of bicycle building, revealing that bicycles are so much more than a set of handlebars, a seat, a frame, wheels, a chain, and pedals. Bicycles are about the builder, the rider, the ride, riders' needs, special componentry, and aesthetics. This stunning coffee-table book showcases 32 exceptional bicycle builders from 13 countries, capturing their unique designs and the stories that inspire them.
Designers include both established and contemporary bike builders who find themselves in demand for an ever expanding cycling culture.
Key Features:
- 32 Chapters on different bicycle designers: Each featuring striking visuals and engaging text
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International perspective: Builders from Australia, Belgium, Canada, Colombia, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, the UK, and the US
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Historical context: Insights into the evolution of bicycle design and culture
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Personal stories: Anecdotes that illuminate the passion behind each bike
This timely publication aims to captivate a new generation of cycling and design enthusiasts.
Info autore
Christine Elliott, PhD in book history from Monash University, authored
The Coffee-Table Book in the Post-war Anglophone World (2023) and coauthored
Custom Bicycles: A Passionate Pursuit (2009). She has enjoyed cycling trips in Italy and Greece. She lives in Victoria, Australia.
Riassunto
A coffee-table book showcasing the work of 32 bicycle builders from 13 countries, celebrating their unique designs and the stories that inspire them.
