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Two Wheels on Two Reels- The Biker Movie Book
Written
over the course of several years while the author nearly drowned in a
sea of cheap beer, buttery popcorn and enough cliched, tough-guy
dialogue to fuel a spaghetti western film festival, this is the seminal
study of motorcycling in film. Irreverent, wacky and, at times, rife
with actual factual historical information, this 112-page tome has been
called "like one of those TV film reviewer shows but dealing only with
motorcycle flicks." Filled with dozens of vintage movie stills and
lobby posters from the 1960s and '70s, some of which seen only before
the films themselves were whisked off to the back rows of your local
video rental store, "Two Reels on Two Reels" is a must-read for any
rider who digs film.
What the critics say about "Two Wheels"
"I got straight to reading the book and man it was cool! Seate explains
how the early biker movies actually molded our societies perception of
what bikers were all about. Bravo to Seate for bringing this all back
to us." - Cycle Source Magazine
"[Seate’s] background allows him to write knowledgeably of the films and
their social (or would that be antisocial?) impact. Additionally, the
pages are full of bits and pieces of biker film lore that will win you
a bar bet or two." - Thunder Press
"This is a great book. I don’t say that about many books, but this one
is worth your attention. . . . a classy presentation. . . . The beauty
of this book is that it is one of the best-written motorcycle books
I’ve read. " - American Iron
"Can I have the bloody remote back now for cryin' out loud?" - Mrs. Seate
Now
out of print, this limited edition copy is signed by the author and
probably has butter stains on it somewhere. Yours for $15.95 plus $3
shipping. Canadian and overseas orders please add $10 postage.
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"Cafe Racer: The Motorcycle" - Winner of the 2009 Independent Publisher Book Award
Without the Triton, there's be no streetfighters or Bimotas. Without ordinary lads experimenting with mating the fastest, most tunable motors to the best-handling chassis, there'd be no superbikes. So say veteran cafe racer builders who were interviewed in "Cafe Racer: The Motorcycle." A broad-ranging project that took years to complete, the book represents the first project in the U.S. to fully explore the rich heritage of home-made high-performance streetbikes. The book takes a ride with legenday cafe racer designer Dave Dehens of London's Dresda Autos who won International endurance races aboard his hand-built specials and it provides readers with rare, personal insights into a world where going fast with one's mates meant everything.
"Cafe Racer: The Motorcycle" follows the continued influence of the home-brewed "special" on the 21st Century motorcycle industry and reveals how this once-obscure motorcycling subculture continues to captivate riders around the world some 60 years hence. With over 180 contemporary and historical images plus dozens of interviews with rockers, greasers, ton-up boys - and a few girls - from the 1950s through today's cafe racer revival, "Cafe Racer: The Motorcycle" takes readers on a wild, hair-raising ride they'll not soon forget. Available through www.amazon.com, www.amazon.co.uk or direct through the secure, PayPal link below, "Cafe Racer: The Motorcycle" is a must-read for anyone who has ever desired more speed, more often.
ALSO AVAILABLE AT: Waterstones stores, Ace Cafe, London, Motorbooks, St. Martin's Lane, London, Sussex Stationers stores throughout the UK and by request at fine booksellers everywhere.
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Order a signed copy of "Cafe Racer: The Motorcycle" for just $38.95 plus $4 postage to U.S. and Canada. Please allow seven to 14 days for shipment.
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