Product Description
By tradition, the motorcycle is a naked beast. Differing from other vehicles by the fact that its mechanical structure is also part of its esthetic appearance. In the The Fine Art of the Motorcycle Engine, photographer Daniel Peirce examines the graphic nature of historic engines with stunning and dramatic photography. Since the beginning of the motorbike, engine designers knew they had to design power plants that performed well and looked good doing it. Pei… More >>
The Fine Art of the Motorcycle Engine: The Story of the Up-N-Smoke Engine Project
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#1 by Kimberly Armour on April 8, 2010 - 3:43 pm
This arrived timely and was in a nice and neat plastic wrap. It was a gift, so I can’t specifically say if it met expectations. He seemed happy with it.
Rating: 5 / 5
#2 by Amy Mcintyre on April 8, 2010 - 6:25 pm
This product was a gift for my husband and he loves it! It arrived on time without a glitch. My only complaint is that the book was not wrapped and it slid around the box a lot during shipping so it was a bit scuffed ou.
Rating: 4 / 5
#3 by Redcatcher 1968-69 on April 8, 2010 - 7:39 pm
Great photos of beautiful motorcycle engines and interesting commentary on how the pictures were taken.
Rating: 5 / 5
#4 by Galen Farrington on April 8, 2010 - 8:44 pm
The Fine Art Of The Motorcycle Engine by Daniel Peirce is a unique motorbook. As a visitor to the Guggenheim exibit, The Art of the Motorcycle, I took many pictures and after reading Mr. Peirce’s … Motorcycle Engine, I reviewed my motorcycle photos. Mr. Peirce achieved what I had consciously elected to include in my photographs — engine shots. I’ve read and perused many motorbooks during my forty year involvement as a motorcyclist and I’ve watched as style and aerodynamic considerations have concealed the essence of the machine. Mr. Peirce states in his introduction that an engine “… had to intrigue me … by its shape, balance, complexity or simplicity.” And he wanted “… the collection to represent the changing technologies and design trends through time.” This end-product of his self-proclaimed “obsession” culminated in a photo book displaying the motorcycle inventiveness and complexity of human achievement woven with a project text of friendly simplicity that encourages a trip to Keller, Texas to meet the “Peckerheads.” It is about time that a professional photographer has taken the time to produce what Cycle World magazine calls “Pornography for Gearheads.” If you enjoy all aspects of motorcycling, you’ll love this book.
Galen Farrington
Rating: 5 / 5