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Man-Made Objects - The Scooter Bible: The Ultimate History and Encyclopedia

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Book Synopsis: The Scooter Bible is an entertaining, colorful, and authoritative history of the little motorbikes that could. Beginning with the first motor scooter in 1902, Eric Dregni is your guide to everything from the postwar American scooter boom to the golden age of Italian and European scooters, the rise of Mod scooter culture in England . . . right up to modern electric scooters. Today, nostalgia for vintage Vespas, Piaggios, Cushmans, Lambrettas, and other top brands drive a new thirst for retro-inspired scooters in showrooms around the world. This revised and updated edition of The Scooter Bible brings the story up to date with the drive for zero emissions via electric vehicles. Throughout, author Eric Dregni offers you a wealth of imagery: historic black-and-white photos, evocative period advertisements, manufacturer photos, and more—over 500 images! Along the way, he also shows you scooter evolution, changing technologies, and scooter appearances in popular culture. And as the most comprehensive scooter book ever, The Scooter Bible also includes the world’s most exhaustive encyclopedia of scooter brands, from Puddlejumper to Piaggio, Ducati to Doodlebug, and Zündapp Bella to Genuine Stella. The Scooter Bible is all you need before kick-starting your scooter engine to life and praying for ever more speed. Indeed, scooters are mechanical marvels on two wheels. Streamlined spuds. Mutant oddballs of Jet Age styling gone berserk. Innovative inventions shoehorned like sardines into miniaturized monocoque bodies. Engineering and styling enigmas (the stranger the better). They are the weird and the wonderful. And they are all here in The Scooter Bible.

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Are you ready to dive into the fascinating world of scooters? Look no further than The Scooter Bible, the ultimate history and encyclopedia book that will take you on an exhilarating ride through time. From the very first motor scooter in 1902 to the modern electric scooters of today, author Eric Dregni leaves no stone unturned in this colorful and authoritative account. Packed with over 500 captivating images, including historic photos, period advertisements, and manufacturer photos, this revised and updated edition will satisfy your thirst for knowledge and nostalgia.

But The Scooter Bible is more than just a history book. It's a celebration of scooter culture and innovation. Discover the rise of Mod scooter culture in England, the golden age of Italian and European scooters, and the postwar American scooter boom. Experience the sheer joy and excitement of riding these mechanical marvels on two wheels – streamlined spuds, Jet Age oddballs, and innovative inventions packed into miniature bodies. It's a world of engineering and styling enigmas that you won't be able to resist.

And that's not all! The Scooter Bible also includes the most exhaustive encyclopedia of scooter brands ever compiled. From well-known names like Vespa and Piaggio to lesser-known gems like Puddlejumper and Doodlebug, this book has it all. Whether you're a scooter enthusiast, a history buff, or simply someone looking for a thrilling read, The Scooter Bible is the perfect choice for you.

Get your copy of The Scooter Bible today and embark on a journey filled with speed, style, and excitement. It's time to kickstart your scooter engine and embrace the wonder of these captivating machines. Don't miss out on this definitive guide to scooters – order now and ride into the world of The Scooter Bible!

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