The Little Black Book of Motorcycle Wisdom (Hardcover)


There's no getting around the allure of motorcycles. Since 1885, when Gottlieb Daimler mounted a gas-powered engine on a wooden bicycle, riders of all ages have been drawn to the exhilaration and terror of motoring in the open air on two wheels. Motorcycles have become ingrained in our culture. To some, they represent the ultimate expression of freedom. To others, motorcycles symbolize lawlessness and disrespect for authority."The Little Red Book of Motorcycle Wisdom" is packed full of wise, witty, and edgy quotes on motorcycles and the people who ride them. Celebrities, literary giants, and athletes offer pithy and memorable comments on what they ride, where they ride, with whom they ride, how fast they ride--and, most importantly, why they ride. Read musings on bikes from such noteworthy folks as:
Hunter S. Thompson Marlon BrandoRobert Pirsig Evel KnievelSonny Barger Ewan McGregorSteve McQueen Leonardo DiCaprioPaul Newman Bob DylanHugh Laurie Angelina JolieT. E. Lawrence And dozens of others

There's a reason why people the world over are passionate about a machine that has been dubbed "the perfect vehicle." This book tells you why.


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There's no getting around the allure of motorcycles. Since 1885, when Gottlieb Daimler mounted a gas-powered engine on a wooden bicycle, riders of all ages have been drawn to the exhilaration and terror of motoring in the open air on two wheels. Motorcycles have become ingrained in our culture. To some, they represent the ultimate expression of freedom. To others, motorcycles symbolize lawlessness and disrespect for authority."The Little Red Book of Motorcycle Wisdom" is packed full of wise, witty, and edgy quotes on motorcycles and the people who ride them. Celebrities, literary giants, and athletes offer pithy and memorable comments on what they ride, where they ride, with whom they ride, how fast they ride--and, most importantly, why they ride. Read musings on bikes from such noteworthy folks as:
Hunter S. Thompson Marlon BrandoRobert Pirsig Evel KnievelSonny Barger Ewan McGregorSteve McQueen Leonardo DiCaprioPaul Newman Bob DylanHugh Laurie Angelina JolieT. E. Lawrence And dozens of others

There's a reason why people the world over are passionate about a machine that has been dubbed "the perfect vehicle." This book tells you why.

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Product Details

General

Imprint

Skyhorse Publishing

Country of origin

United States

Series

Little Books

Release date

November 2013

Availability

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First published

November 2013

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Dimensions

178 x 127 x 127mm (L x W x H)

Format

Hardcover - Cloth over boards

Pages

224

ISBN-13

978-1-62636-081-5

Barcode

9781626360815

Categories

LSN

1-62636-081-2



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