The leather motorcycle jacket is so much 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 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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Rin Tanaka is a Japanese journalist and photographer living in California.
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Rin Tanaka is known mostly for his "Freedamn" books, but I find this one to be much more informative. It provides the history and value of the jackets he features. I bought this as a Christmas gift, and the recepient could not have been more pleased! Thank you Rin...you are amazing!!
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Excellent and informative book on this topic of "Motorcycle Jacket" subject matter...Great photos depicting period items...very well done reference and educational piece!
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