Eric Dregni
The Scooter Bible: The Ultimate History and Encyclopedia
The Scooter Bible: The Ultimate History and Encyclopedia
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The Scooter Bible is a comprehensive and entertaining history of motor scooters, from their early years to the present day, featuring over 500 images and an encyclopedia of scooter brands. It explores the evolution of scooters, their technological advancements, and their appearance in popular culture.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 21 June 2022
Publisher: Motorbooks International
The Scooter Bible is a captivating, vibrant, and authoritative account of the diminutive motorbikes that have captured the hearts of enthusiasts worldwide. Authored by Eric Dregni, this comprehensive guide spans from the inception of the first motor scooter in 1902 to the flourishing era of Italian and European scooters, the emergence of Mod scooter culture in England, and the modern resurgence of electric scooters.
Today, a renewed fascination with vintage Vespas, Piaggios, Cushmans, Lambrettas, and other renowned brands drives a fervent demand for retro-inspired scooters in showrooms across the globe. In response to this, this revised and updated edition of The Scooter Bible brings the story into the present day, highlighting the growing pursuit of zero-emission vehicles through the adoption of electric scooters.
Throughout the book, author Eric Dregni presents a wealth of visual imagery, including historic black-and-white photographs, evocative period advertisements, manufacturer photos, and more than 500 captivating images. Moreover, he delves into the evolution of scooters, the technological advancements that have shaped their development, and their prominent appearances in popular culture.
As the most comprehensive scooter book ever written, The Scooter Bible encompasses an exhaustive encyclopedia of scooter brands, ranging from Puddlejumper to Piaggio, Ducati to Doodlebug, and Zündapp Bella to Genuine Stella. This comprehensive reference guide is a must-have for anyone embarking on the journey of kick-starting their scooter engine and yearning for endless speed.
Indeed, scooters are mechanical marvels on two wheels. They embody a perfect blend of streamlined design, unconventional styling, and innovative engineering, often crammed into compact monocoque bodies. These vehicles exude a unique charm, with their enigmatic engineering and styling enigmas that captivate and intrigue. The Scooter Bible celebrates this extraordinary diversity, presenting a comprehensive collection of scooters that defy convention and showcase the weird and wonderful aspects of this fascinating automotive genre.
Weight: 1211g
Dimension: 267 x 216 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780760375563
Edition number: New Edition with new cover & price
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