The Golden Age of Handbuilt Bicycles: Craftsmanship, Elegance, and Function (Rizzoli Classics)

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The Golden Age of Handbuilt Bicycles is a celebration of the design history and craftsmanship behind this simple but efficient two-wheeled vehicle. Featuring fifty classic models built by hand, this book unveils the bicycle’s technical evolution within a historical context. Beautifully detailed are early-twentieth-century models with multi-gear systems, mid-century machines where war and postwar economy challenged craft and utility, as well as modern and contemporary bicycles. Featured artisans and brands include La Gauloise, Reyhand, Schulz, Barra, Alex Singer, and René Herse. With brilliant full-color images of each model and chronological text detailing the craftsmanship that went into producing these elegant machines, this book will appeal to bicycle enthusiasts and to anyone interested in design.

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PartNumber	9780847844449	Brand	Rizzoli
Author	Heine, Jan	Photographer	Praderes, Jean-Pierre
Manufacturer	Rizzoli	NumberOfItems	1
ReleaseDate	2015-02-17T00:00:01Z	Item Weight	2.45 Pounds
ItemDimensions	9 x 1 x 11Inches	Color	White
binding	Hardcover	Amazon Category	Books » Arts & Photography » Design & Decorative Arts » Industrial & Product Design
Amazon Category	Books » Sports & Outdoors » Individual Sports » Cycling » Mountain Biking	Amazon Category	Books » Self Service » Special Features Stores » New Year, New You 2015
EAN	9780847844449	ISBN	0847844447

Weight	2.45 lbs

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