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.
