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  • Formaat: Hardback, 192 pages, kõrgus x laius: 264x199 mm, kaal: 950 g
  • Ilmumisaeg: 15-Dec-2016
  • Kirjastus: Thames & Hudson Ltd
  • ISBN-10: 0500519609
  • ISBN-13: 9780500519608
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  • Formaat: Hardback, 192 pages, kõrgus x laius: 264x199 mm, kaal: 950 g
  • Ilmumisaeg: 15-Dec-2016
  • Kirjastus: Thames & Hudson Ltd
  • ISBN-10: 0500519609
  • ISBN-13: 9780500519608
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Märksõnad:
The fascinating story of the iconic cycling brand Brooks England, as told by writers, photographers, artists, and other creative who share a singular passion for cycling

Brooks England has been a household name in the UK and a cycling icon worldwide for 150 years. Known for the highest quality of craftsmanship and material use, the company is known among bike enthusiasts across the globe for its leather seats, which have their own cult following. With the contributions of a variety of writers, artists, journalists, designers, photographers, and illustrators, The Brooks Compendium of Cycling Culture depicts Brooks’s idiosyncratic view of the wide-ranging impact of the bicycle and its place in the world, as well as what motivates the brand to maintain its impressive level of function, quality, and style. Contributions include those from such noted names in art, photography, and literature, including Guy Andrews, Ron Arad, Bella Bathurst, Matt Brammeier, Will Butler-Adams, Antony Cairns, Taz Darling, Geoff Dyer, Timothy Everest, Joe W. Hall, Caren Hartley, Frank Herholdt, Guy Kesteven, Joe MacLaren, George Marshall, David Millar, Simon Mottram, Martin Parr, Laura Quick, Amy Sherlock, Sir Paul Smith, Tom Southam, Mark Sutton, Bernard Thompson, Jack Thurston, Richard Wentworth, and Ben Wilson. The result is a collection of fascinating views on the bicycle and its cultural influence from leading creatives who represent a broad cultural spectrum and are as passionate about their work as they are about their cycling.

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'A thoughtful almanac of essays, interviews and photography that is as comforting for the brain as the British brands saddles are for the posterior' - Mr Porter, The Daily 'A fascinating read' - Bikeradar.com 'Unusual, entertaining and a surprising mix of stories about the culture of cycling and its place in history' - Road cc 'The feel of the book, reflecting Brooks' place in the cycling market, is one of quality chock-full of fascinating articles covering all aspects of cycle culture'' - Cycle magazine

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A celebration of the bicycle and an insider view into the world of cycling, bound to inspire the imagination of professional and amateur cyclists alike
Brooks England is a Saddle manufacturer and has been a British household name and an international cycling icon for 150 years Guy Andrews has worked for over 20 years as a cycling journalist, author and editor. In 2006 he founded and co-published cycle racing reportage magazine Rouleur and edited the magazine for almost ten years. During those years Guy also produced and edited seven photographic annuals and promoted exhibitions to coincide with them in London, New York and Berlin. Guy has written several books on the subjects of bicycles, bicycle racing, design and technology.