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Paul Smith's Cycling Scrapbook
Paul Smith
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Description for Paul Smith's Cycling Scrapbook
Paperback. From his collection of cycling jerseys and his extensive library of cycling publications and brochures of the 1950s and 1960s, to the inspiration he has found in his cycling heroes and his collaborations with bike-makers (Mercian and Pinarello) and race organizers, this title intends to connect Paul Smith's love of cycling with his love of design. Num Pages: 256 pages, 400 illustrations, 200 in colour. BIC Classification: WSQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 242 x 355 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1640.
This lively 'scrapbook' seeks to illustrate Paul Smith's favourite people, races and places in the cycling world through the romantic and beautiful images and places that inspired him. From his collection of cycling jerseys and his extensive library of cycling publications and brochures of the 1950s and 1960s, to the inspiration he has found in his cycling heroes (Coppi, Anquetil, Bartali) and his collaborations with bike-makers (Mercian and Pinarello) and race organizers, this is a personal and highly visual journey that connects Smith's love of cycling with his love of design. One climax to this parallel career came in 2013, ... Read more
This lively 'scrapbook' seeks to illustrate Paul Smith's favourite people, races and places in the cycling world through the romantic and beautiful images and places that inspired him. From his collection of cycling jerseys and his extensive library of cycling publications and brochures of the 1950s and 1960s, to the inspiration he has found in his cycling heroes (Coppi, Anquetil, Bartali) and his collaborations with bike-makers (Mercian and Pinarello) and race organizers, this is a personal and highly visual journey that connects Smith's love of cycling with his love of design. One climax to this parallel career came in 2013, ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Thames and Hudson Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Weight
1640g
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780500292365
SKU
V9780500292365
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-1
About Paul Smith
Paul Smith is one of the UK's pre-eminent menswear and fashion designers, successfully exporting British style throughout the world. Despite his brand's global presence, he remains actively involved in the business and has managed to retain the personal and unassuming touch for which he is admired and celebrated.
Reviews for Paul Smith's Cycling Scrapbook
'My new favourite cycling book ... [a] treasure trove' - Nicholas Crane, The Week 'A personal and highly visual journey connecting the designer's love of cycling and design ... A wonderful coffee table book that pays homage to the style and glory of the sport' - Rapha 'A beautifully produced volume, the sort of book you savour as you turn ... Read more