Japanese Steel - Classic Bicycle Design from Japan (Hardcover)

Japanese bicycles have long been at the forefront of both competitive and recreational cycling from top-flight racing bicycles to collectible custom fixed-gear frames. This comprehensive and stunningly illustrated book presents a fascinating overview of the most prolific and celebrated period of Japanese bicycle design, between the 1950s and the 80s, when uniquely talented artisanal craftsmen produced some of the most iconic bicycles of the twentieth century. From the recognisable silhouettes of major manufacturers like Fuji, Panasonic, and Bridgestone to the rarest frames from artisanal builders like 3-Rensho or Nagasawa, Japanese bicycle designers dominated the cycling world and created machines that are still revered today. Illustrated with specially commissioned photographs of fully restored bikes, and supplemented with artifacts and ephemera from technical manuals to photography of the legendary Keirin racing circuits, this book is must-have for anyone with an interest in cycling and the phenomenon of Japanese design.

General

Imprint:	Rizzoli International Publications
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	October 2018
Authors:	William Bevington
Dimensions:	298 x 238 x 29mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	240
ISBN-13:	978-0-8478-6170-5
Categories:	Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Cycling, skateboarding, rollerblading > Cycling
LSN:	0-8478-6170-8
Barcode:	9780847861705

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Mon, 26 Sep 2022 | Review by: David R.

Great book, fantastic photography

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