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THE MOTORCYCLE - CHARLES M FALCO ULTAN GUILFOYL...

The essential exploration of the design  history  and culture of the motorcycle - an icon of
the machine age       Motorcycles are ubiquitous in the world's streets and cities  evolving
over decades in engineering and design to meet individual transportation needs. With the coming
demise of the internal combustion engine and the rise of electric-powered vehicles  motorcycle
design is being revolutionized by new technologies  the demands of climate change  and global
social transformation.     The book showcases 100 superb examples of motorcycle design from the
late 19th century to the present and then on beyond to the technological innovations of the
future. The essays and texts accompanying each image have been written by internationally
renowned motorcycle experts  Professor Charles M. Falco and Ultan Guilfoyle  who reveal the
motorcycle's influence on realms as diverse as film  fashion  sport  advertising  and
technology.       Beautifully illustrated with specially commissioned photography and archival
ephemera  the engaging text will prove compulsive reading for design lovers and motorcycle fans
alike.  A must-have companion    The Motorcycle  Design  Art  Desire    traces the exciting
evolution of this automotive icon - and the culture of desire  freedom  and rebellion that
surrounds it.

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