1980s Britain was a harsh place. Sharply defined styles separate a multitude of teenage subcultures. Youngsters want to find the one that suits them, for a sense of purpose, for belonging, for safety, where violence is often just around the corner. The adult world is full of wars in far-off places and industrial strikes are two-a-penny, while jobs are scarce and the threat of nuclear oblivion looms overhead. Continually trying to find his place in the world, one young lad discovers music, fashion, and then the one place that will give him purpose and belonging. A place where everyone can fit in, whatever jacket they wear on their back, if they share just one common passion. Along with music, this place becomes a constant presence in his life. It gives him purpose and drive, taking him far and wide, meeting new people and visiting unfamiliar places, places that he would not have seen if life had taken a different route, and he will make memories too, lots of memories. It will cost him a lot of time and a small fortune too, but there are no regrets, only opportunities, because at the end of the day, if you don't do it, you haven't done it.
Rezensionen / Stimmen
"It is said that everyone has a book inside them and in Taking in the View, Mark Bennett has proved that the saying is true....I'm a voracious reader and this isn't just one of the best scooter-related books I've read in a long time, it's one of the best books I have ever devoured....If anyone asks what it is about scooters that draws you to them, this is the book that'll explain it all" Stan Bates, Editor of Scootering magazine.; "Sometimes books like this from a new author can feel a bit amateurish and can be littered with lots of mistakes that jump out as you read them but not so in this case. It's a well-written, nicely designed book with plenty of images of rallies, scooters, events, travel, gigs, flyers and memorabilia....If you're a rider you'll relate to some of the challenges faced in the name of keeping a vintage scooter on the road - or getting one home from faraway places after a breakdown. Even if you're not a scooterist you'll enjoy his tales of standing out from a crowd" Iggy Grainger, online magazine ScooterLab.UK.; "I really enjoyed the trip down memory lane and Mark's account of the social history and music of his youth" Ann Murphy Scooternova magazine.; "This book will serve as an inspiration and guide to other scooterists in many different ways. It also provides a historical insight into the life of the classic scooter rider and showcases the highlights and pitfalls of living life on two wheels....If you enjoy reading and learning about other people's experiences, then you need to purchase a copy now" Mau Spencer, online magazine Classic Scooter Archive.
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Höhe: 210 mm
Breite: 148 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-3999-6637-5 (9781399966375)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Epigraph The Road to Rack & Ruin
Part 1: From the Beginning
Part 2: Dawning of a New Era
Part 3: Grown Up Rallies
Part 4: Wacky Races
Part 5: We are the Roegue Crew
Part 6: The Future is Unwritten
