Motorcycle Jackets : A Century of Leather Design

Rin Tanaka

ISBN 10: 0764325191 / ISBN 13: 9780764325199

Published by Schiffer Publishing Ltd Sep 2006, 2006

About this Item

Neuware - The leather motorcycle jacket is more than a coat; it's a mentality. Beginning in the early twentieth century, airplanes, automobiles, and motorcycles redefined freedom, idealized speed, and captured the hearts of men and women alike. The leather jackets developed to protect pilots, racers, and motorists from the elements came to symbolize a romantic sense of rugged adventure. In particular, motorcycle jackets maintained this ideal for decades to come. The first of its kind, this beautiful classic book traces the evolution of the motorcycle jacket over the past century. Hundreds of jackets and accessories from dozens of leather companies past and present are featured in over 1,000 rich color photos--with careful attention to details, original catalog pages, and full pricing information. Surrounding the jackets is a fascinating array of historical photos that capture the motorcycle culture and will make any enthusiast swoon.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Motorcycle Jackets : A Century of Leather Design
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd Sep 2006
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0764325191
• ISBN 13: 9780764325199
• Binding: Buch
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 287W x 222H x 30D millimeters 287 millimeters width by 222 millimeters height by 30 millimeters depth
• Weight: 1819 grams

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Synopsis

The leather motorcycle jacket is more than a coat; it's a mentality. Beginning in the early twentieth century, airplanes, automobiles, and motorcycles redefined freedom, idealized speed, and captured the hearts of men and women alike. The leather jackets developed to protect pilots, racers, and motorists from the elements came to symbolize a romantic sense of rugged adventure. In particular, motorcycle jackets maintained this ideal for decades to come. The first of its kind, this beautiful classic book traces the evolution of the motorcycle jacket over the past century. Hundreds of jackets and accessories from dozens of leather companies past and present are featured in over 1,000 rich color photos--with careful attention to details, original catalog pages, and full pricing information. Surrounding the jackets is a fascinating array of historical photos that capture the motorcycle culture and will make any enthusiast swoon.

About the Author

Rin Tanaka is a Japanese journalist and photographer living in California.