Motorcycle Jackets
Subtitle: A Century of Leather Design
Contributors: Tomohito Yamanishi (Photographer)
Edition: 2 Revised edition
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Published: November 2006
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 296
ISBN-13: 9780764325199
Subjects: Costume; Textiles & Costume; Antiques & Collectibles; History; Motorcycle jackets; Antiques/Collectibles
Description: The leather motorcycle jacket is so much more than a coat; it's a mentality. This beautiful book traces the evolution of the motorcycle jacket over the past century. Hundreds of jackets from dozens of leather companies past and present are featured in over 1000 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.