Assouline’s diverse range of luxury hardbound books, spanning all aspects of art and design, gives other leading boutique publishers, like Taschen, a run for their money. Its latest release, The Impossible Collection of Motorcycles (2nd Edition), is another exemplary edition that offers a visually rich and in-depth dive into the world of biking.

Across nearly 200 pages, Assouline’s The Impossible Collection of Motorcycles (2nd Edition) delves into the spirit of adventure inherent in motorcycles with insightful commentary and analysis. With 170 high-quality illustrations and photographs of many key players over the past few decades, this book is an essential reference for anyone interested in the topic.

The book takes the reader on a comprehensive journey, beginning with the early motorbikes and subsequent subcultures that emerged in the following decades. The evolution of motorbikes is painstakingly documented, exploring technological developments and supporting them with vivid designs and archive photos.

In total, Assouline’s The Impossible Collection of Motorcycles (2nd Edition) explores over one hundred iconic motorbikes and how they shaped a scene in which the spirit of freedom and adventure sits at its core. The author, Nicolas Stecher, provides commentary that is full of character, equally concise and revealing, drawing on his personal design experiences.

Placing the context of iconic bikes in a broader cultural context, from Easy Rider to The Dark Knight Rises, Assouline’s The Impossible Collection of Motorcycles (2nd Edition) is a welcome addition to the publisher’s range of luxury books.

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