Ducati (Enthusiast Color) (Paperback)

by Jon Thompson (Author) "The story of Ducati is one of fits and starts, of brilliant engineering overseen by Marx Brothers management..." (more)
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Product Description

Ducati's American story of decline and recovery comes to life! Included within are Ducati's early single-cylinder Gran Sports and Gran Prixs, narrow- and wide-case singles, bevel-drive twins such as the 750 GT and SS, Darmahs, Pantahs, F3s, 900SS, and rare models like the Supermono. Whether you lust after the timeless classics of days past or the gorgeous machinery gracing the showroom today, Ducati will give you an inside look at these incredible motorcycles.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Motorbooks (June 12, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0760303894
• ISBN-13: 978-0760303894
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 8.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #658,701 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Ducati history well documented, color photography excellent., September 20, 1998

By A Customer

There is an unusual dearth of books on Ducati written in English. Given the almost obsessive loyalty of Ducati fans (comparable almost to those Harley enthusiasts that make the pilgrimage to the original source once a year), books on Ducati are as rare as the bikes themselves. This title, although only available in soft cover, covers the Ducati history fairly well, if not lacking in detail, and from an American perspective, the author has done his research. What sells the book for me is the quality of the color photography. Ducatis have been blessed with incredibly vibrant and sensual colors and styling. To print black and white photographs of them is almost sacrilege! My only complaint is this: Ducati enthusisats can clearly afford some of the most expensive bikes around. Why do the publishers believe the enthusiasts won't want to pay extra for a hardcover book?

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A quality history of Ducati from an American perspective., March 24, 1999

By A Customer

An excellent review of the Ducati history from the American perspective. The book follows the ebb and flow of the Ducati story and it is illustrated with fine color photos. It is not a technical review, just a rich narrative that reads easily. A must for any Ducati enthusiast.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Pics., June 30, 1998

By A Customer

Lots of good pictures and some light commentary which is entertaining. Never enough good photos of Ducatis. This is a good addition to any collection.