Cyclepedia
A Tour of Iconic Bicycle Designs
Published on 7. March 2011
Book
Hardback
224 pages
978-0-500-51558-7 (ISBN)
Description
An homage to the beauty of two wheels, Cyclepedia is a celebration of the best bicycles designed over the past 90 years. Among this unique selection of exemplary bicycles are classic racing bikes that been in such events as the Tour de France, high-tech machines that use the latest in material science and aerodynamics, eccentric bikes designed for specific purposes such as cycling on ice, and rarities that are coveted by serious collectors. Gift book, reference, inspiration, fun, Cyclepedia will inspire lust and envy in bike nuts, commuting cyclists and design aesthetes everywhere.
Reviews / Votes
'An extraordinary read ... arguably the most comprehensive and visually satisfying book of bicycle portraits ever published' - Sunday Times 'This book is not to be missed. Buy it, borrow it from a pal who has it, whatever. You'll love it' - Spinwell 'Lavish appreciation of almost a century of bicycle design ... includes enough lovingly-shot images to please any adherent of two-wheeled transport, as well as lovers of expertly honed craftsmanship' - Sunday Telegraph 'A pictorial record of one man's bicycle obsession ... a wonderful thing ... a visual delight and a really fascinating read' - Cyclorama 'From racing sleek to mountain tough, touring to tandem, urban folding chic to colourful cargo carriers, there's a two-wheeler for you in Cyclepedia.' - Saga Magazine 'Frametastic...not just for the bike geek' - Wallpaper*More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Illustrations
457 Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 275 mm
Weight
1350 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-500-51558-7 (9780500515587)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Michael Embacher, an architectural designer in Vienna, has amassed one of the most diverse bicycle collections in the world.
Content
Foreword by Paul Smith * Introduction by Michael Embacher * Essay on the history of bicycle design by Michael Zappe and Martin Strubreiter * 100 bikes grouped by type: mountain, racing, singlespeed, touring, kids', tandem, urban, folding, cargo and curiosities