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From Ducati’s sporting single-cylinder bikes of the 1950s to today’s high-performance sportbikes, celebrate eight decades of performance with this revised and updated edition.Despite Ducati’s legendary status, its motorcycle manufacturing began modestly, selling motorized bicycles to struggling residents of post–World War II Italy. Today, Ducati is a premier manufacturer of high-performance street motorcycles whose recent sales success has pushed annual revenue beyond the billion-Euro mark. Its svelte, hyper-performance sportbikes are two-wheeled wonders combining cutting-edge technology and gorgeous design.The Complete Book of Ducati Motorcycles Third Edition details the Italian company’s amazing story via every model from 1946 to 2026. Author and Ducati expert Ian Falloon offers motorcycle enthusiasts a detailed review of these extraordinary motorcycles. Brought to life with historic and contemporary photographs, plus technical specifications for each model, the book features every production model from Ducati’s storied history, including:Sporting singles of the 1950s and ’60sThe groundbreaking 750 GT and desmodromic 750 Super SportThe iconic Mike Hailwood ReplicaThe stunning, Superbike-dominating 888, 916, and 999Today’s hip Scrambler, epic Panigale superbike, and best-selling MultistradaThis information-packed, fully illustrated volume is a must-have for all Ducatisti.

Get an intimate and exclusive look at the instruments of the beloved Irish guitarist, Rory Gallagher, in this stunningly photographed official volume.When it comes to guitar heroes, Rory Gallagher is considered one of the greats, a “player’s player” forever linked with his iconic, well-worn 1961 Stratocaster. But like most virtuosos, Gallagher owned many noteworthy guitars, lap steels, and mandolins, 40 of which are featured in this breathtaking collection, along with selected amplifiers and effects pedals. Photographed in cooperation with Bonhams before the 2024 auction of the collection, the gear spans Gallagher’s entire career and showcases instruments from all the major manufacturers. Exquisitely detailed photography of the instruments by guitar photographer Eleanor Jane is accompanied by authoritative text from guitar historian Julien Bitoun, including interview material with Rory's brother and manager, Dónal, as well as archival photography from the Gallagher family.  In addition to the legendary ’61 Strat, Gallagher’s Guitars includes:1958 backup Stratocaster1966 Fender Telecaster1959 Fender Esquire1968 Martin D-351968 Gibson Les Paul Junior1959 Gretsch Chet Atkins1965 Airline “JB Hutto”And that’s just a small sampling. Even Rory’s first guitar, a flat-top acoustic acquired when he was nine years old, is included.In addition to major manufacturers like Fender, Gibson, Gretsch, Rickenbacker, Epiphone, National, Vox, Martin, and Marshall, the collection includes pieces from names that grab the attention of discerning gearheads and collectors—Airline, Teisco, Mosrite, Stella, Silvertone, Kay, Guyatone, and Supro. Featuring a foreword by acclaimed guitarist and Gallagher superfan Johnny Marr, this carefully curated and display-worthy book is a fitting tribute to the life and career of one of the most revered guitarists of the rock era.

Commemorate 100 years of America’s “Mother Road” with this enthralling trip through the past, present, and future of Route 66.The most iconic road in American history is turning 100. Over the past century, Route 66 has far surpassed its original prosaic purpose as an automotive thoroughfare from Chicago to Los Angeles, becoming a pop culture icon embedded in literature, song, film, and (most significantly) our imagination. It remains so even decades after the Interstate system mostly bypassed it. Route 66: 100 Years offers the ultimate road trip from veteran Route 66 author and historian Jim Hinckley and the expert panel of Mother Road historians assembled for the richly illustrated journey. The book features:Essays about the history of Route 66 in each of the eight states through which it passes (Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California), written by Route 66 experts from those statesPeriod and contemporary photographs of legendary must-see attractionsImages of memorabilia from throughout ten decades and mapsSidebar features, including appearances in popular culture, side trips, sites past and present, strange occurrences, and profiles of the people who continue to make 66 a popular destination for travelers from around the worldThe National Register of Historic Places lists more than 250 stops along "America's Main Street." Let Route 66: 100 Years ignite your wanderlust to join the millions of Americans in exploring the locations and embarking on road trips anchored in history and nostalgia. Local experts from each state guide you with boots-on-the-ground knowledge, insights, tips, and more.Get your kicks on Route 66 like never before!

F1 Mavericks is the story of the grandest, most influential, and most fondly remembered era in Formula 1 racing as seen through the lens of master motorsports photographer, Pete Biro.The period from 1960 to 1982 saw the greatest technological changes in the history of Formula 1 racing: the transition from front engines to rear engines, narrow-treaded tires, massive racing slicks, zero downforce, and neck-wrenching ground effects—and, of course, a staggering increase in performance and reduction in lap times. In short, the period saw the creation of the modern Formula 1 car.This is also the time when legendary names who defined F1 were out in full force: Jim Clark, Jack Brabham, Dan Gurney, Sir Jackie Stewart, Graham Hill, Niki Lauda, James Hunt, Bruce McLaren, Jody Scheckter. We’ll see and meet all of them. But F1 Mavericks also focuses on the designers and engineers behind the cars—men like Colin Chapman, Sir Patrick Head, Maurice Philippe, Franco Rochhi, Gordon Murray, and many others. We’ll hear directly from many of them, including a foreword from 1978 F1 World Champion, Mario Andretti.Every chapter is a photographic account of key races throughout the period, supplemented with sidebars featuring key designers and technologies, like wings, ground effects, slick tires, turbochargers, and the Brabham “fan” suction car. F1 Mavericks is an international story, and includes loads of information on designs from Japan (Honda), Britain (McLaren, Tyrrell, Cooper, BRM) Italy (Ferrari, Maserati, Alfa Romeo), France (Matra, Ligier, Renault), Germany (Porsche, BMW) and the United States (Eagle, Shadow, Penske, Parnelli).Strap yourself in for the story of the greatest era in Formula 1 racing—it's all here in F1 Mavericks.

The Complete Book of Classic MG Cars covers all the marque’s collectible production saloons and sports cars, from the 14/28 and 14/40 sports cars to the iconic postwar convertibles like the MGA and MGB, as well as latter-day takes on the classic MG formula, such as the RV8. First produced in Oxford, England, in 1924, MG cars proved instantly appealing, with a cheeky spirit that would win the hearts of millions around the globe, not least of all in the United States. This was due in no small part to the fact that the price was as attractive as the styling and the performance. Inexpensive and fun became quintessential MG traits. In this installment of Motorbooks’ Complete Book series, author Ross Alkureishi offers a chronological model-by-model marque history. Narratives discuss design, production, and technology, while specification tables highlight key technical and performance data. Hundreds of photos illustrate the vehicles and even include detail shots of engine bays and interiors.Originally formed as a side business, MG became one of the world’s most recognized car brands. From prewar saloons to fast and affordable two-seat sports cars in the pre- and postwar periods, MG has exuded fun, thanks to models like the Midgets and Magnettes, the traditionally styled T-Types, and the vehicles that would become the marque’s most recognizable: the MGA, MGB, and MGC. MG would undergo several ownership changes throughout the years, and Alkureishi expertly shows how different ownership groups affected MG cars, good or bad. Along the way, the company competed on racetracks around the world, and Alkureishi describes the most successful of these exploits in complementary sidebars.The Complete Book of Classic MG Cars is the essential guide to this important chapter in the history of motoring.

Here We Are . . . on Route 66 provides the fascinating histories of iconic landmarks and cultural touchstones associated with America’s most famous highway—and celebrates lesser-known gems just off the beaten path.Spanning nearly 2,500 miles and eight states—Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California—America’s Main Street has given rise to a colorful assortment of roadhouses, motels, greasy spoons, roadside amusements, and breathtaking natural scenery. Acclaimed Route 66 historian Jim Hinckley offers a carefully curated selection of these sites, ranging from the iconic to the revelatory.Arranged by classic Route 66 topics, is a beautifully produced history rather than a guidebook. Each spread gives you a different 66 site or attraction, along with a concise and authoritative history illustrated with colorful photography, evocative historical imagery, and collectibles like postcards, ads, and more. Topics include:Towns and CitiesNatural WondersRoadside AttractionsEateriesMotels and HotelsMusic, Film, and TVHinckley is perhaps the most internationally recognized authority on the subject of America’s Main Street. This collection offers you the stories behind Route 66 icons such as Baxter Springs and Tucumcari, Meramec Caverns, Arroyo Seco Byway, Berghoff’s and the Oatman Hotel, Munger Moss and Wigwam Motel—and dozens more. Hinckley also treats you to a fresh look at lesser known but deserving attractions.At nearly a century old, Route 66 remains the embodiment of the classic American highway. Written by an acknowledged authority on the subject, wonderfully illustrated, and presented in a manner that allows you to dip in and out, Here We Are . . . on Route 66 is a must-have for your Route 66 bookshelf.

Join “The Barn Find Hunter” Tom Cotter for a thrilling, illustrated behind-the-scenes look at how he deploys his well-honed auto-archaeology skills to ferret out amazing collector car stashes.Since 2016, author Tom Cotter has been The Barn Find Hunter for an ongoing series sponsored by Hagerty Classic Insurance and found on their popular YouTube channel. Since that time, Cotter and crew have filmed more than 100 episodes throughout the US and even visited the UK. Some of Cotter’s most popular episodes have views in excess of 5 million!Cotter has uncovered everything from pre-WWII classics to postwar exotics like Porsche, Jaguar, and Ferrari. He’s a dyed-in-the-wool car guy, and the collectors he finds can’t resist sharing their treasure and revealing the stories behind their stashed cars.In Secrets of the Barn Find Hunter, Cotter gives you an entertaining and informative look at how he works his barn-find magic, offering tips, hard-won perspectives, and why the thrill of discovery never dies in his pursuit of the next “lost” car. The book is illustrated throughout with images from his most epic finds.Attend any auction or any car show and it’s immediately clear that collectors cannot get enough of barn-find and survivor vehicles and the stories behind them. In Secrets of the Barn Find Hunter, Cotter takes you along for what has been the ride of his lifetime.

Marvel at 100 years of the 24 Hours of Le Mans with the official illustrated history packed with photography, narrative, and race results.Held on the Circuit de la Sarthe, comprising closed public roads and dedicated racecourse, Le Mans features cars and two-driver teams that can cover more than 3,000 miles during the race. Le Mans 100 is a thorough year-by-year history showcasing all aspects of the grueling contest, including:  A slew of legendary marques and models, including Porsche, Ferrari, Ford, Corvette, Cobra, Mercedes-Benz, Aston Martin, Jaguar, Audi, Toyota, BMW, McLaren, and moreA who’s-who of motorsport legends like Juan Manuel Fangio, Stirling Moss, Carroll Shelby, Dan Gurney, Ken Miles, Jackie Ickx, Derek Bell, and Tom Kristensen (among dozens others)All the classes that ran in each year’s event, including the top LMP1 and LMP2 (Le Mans Prototype) categories and GT (grand tourer) A list of each year’s top three overall finishersIn addition, author and award-winning Le Mans historian Glen Smale details touchstone events such as the late-1960s battles between Ford and Ferrari popularized in the film Ford vs Ferrari, and the 1955 tragedy that claimed the lives of more than 80 spectators.The oldest active endurance race is intended to showcase mechanical reliability as much as driver skill and fortitude. This beautifully designed and extensively illustrated book celebrates those attributes, chronicling the exploits of both factory-sponsored cars and privateer entries, from the early open-cockpit racers right through to today’s hybrid era.Compiled by a meticulous author with a passion for motorsport, Le Mans 100 is the ultimate chronicle of a marquee race.

Explore the thrilling illustrated story of NASCAR stock car racing in America with this stunning celebration filled with evocative photography, legendary drivers, and a decade-by-decade history.NASCAR 75 Years captures the greatest moments throughout the decades: from the beaches of Daytona to the jaw-clenching competition, the mind-bending technology, the triumphs, the teamwork, and the high-speed thrills. Large-format photography from throughout NASCAR history brings it all to life alongside narratives written by a roster of veteran NASCAR reporters and historians.Follow NASCAR’s growth from a small, innovative family business to a leader in sports entertainment, witnessed each week by millions in person and on national television. The authors show the evolution of the vehicles—from modified family sedans to 700-horsepower race-built behemoths, all the way through the “Next Gen” cars that debuted in 2022—and celebrate the drivers who have piloted them around tracks like Daytona, Talladega, Darlington, Las Vegas, and more—legendary heroes with names including Flock, Weatherly, Petty, Allison, Yarborough, Earnhardt, Waltrip, Gordon, Stewart, Johnson, Busch, all battling wheel to wheel, week after week, across the United States.This beautifully designed and extensively illustrated book provides the ultimate history of the legendary series, celebrating the drivers, crew chiefs, pit crews, owners, and tracks, from the earliest days on Florida’s beaches right through to today’s superspeedways, short tracks, and road courses. Compiled by authors with a passion for motorsport, NASCAR 75 Years is a volume no fan can be without.

Experience the extraordinary career of beloved rocker Tom Petty with this richly illustrated slipcase edition.Twenty-eight Billboard Top-10 singles, induction in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and a string of best-selling studio albums … nearly a decade after his passing, Tom Petty remains one of rock’s most beloved figures. In Tom Petty: The Life & Music, veteran rock journalist Gillian G. Gaar reveals this rock icon through 75 career releases, performances, and accolades. This luxuriously produced collectible edition features:A slipcased hardcover formatStunning concert and candid offstage photographyImages of memorabilia, including gig posters, vinyl record sleeves, ticket stubs, period ads, and moreThrough the decades, Gaar covers it all:Petty’s childhood in Florida and early band, MudcrutchAll 13 studio albums, including those with The Heartbreakers and as a solo artist such as the breakouts Damn the Torpedoes and WildflowersA selection of his greatest singles, like the rock standards “Don’t Do Me Like That” and “Free Fallin’”Relationships with notable rock figures such as Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Johnny Cash, and Stevie NicksLegendary gigs, from his first SNL appearance to his 2004 performance with Prince and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and his Super Bowl halftime performanceand much moreBeginning with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ 1976 self-titled debut LP and continuing right through the band’s final release, Hypnotic Eye in 2014, Tom Petty is one of the most beloved performers and musicians in rock ’n’ roll history, influencing countless acts for decades.This book is your unprecedented retrospective of Petty’s life and art, from teenage Florida rock ’n’ roll enthusiast to international star and celebrity.

Get the definitive story of the ’90s alt-rock movement straight from the musicians and figures who lived it.No period in the history of rock music offered such an abrupt shift in prevailing tastes as the 1990s. While just a short while before, radio and MTV were clamoring for hair metal bands, suddenly alt-rockers such as Jane’s Addiction, Nine Inch Nails, Faith No More, Primus, Smashing Pumpkins, and of course, Nirvana, brought a sea change not just in what the most popular bands sounded like, but also in fashion, politics, and seemingly all aspects of pop culture.In Alternative for the Masses: The Oral History of the ’90s Alt-Rock Revolution, veteran music critic Greg Prato presents more than 60 new interviews conducted exclusively for the book—with an emphasis on the 1990–1995 peak period—including insights from renowned names like:Ian MacKaye (Fugazi, Dischord Records)Frank Black (Pixies)Corey Glover (Living Colour)Moby (solo artist/DJ)Al Jourgensen (Ministry)Les Claypool (Primus)Kennedy (host of MTV’s Alternative Nation)Matt Pinfield (host of MTV’s 120 Minutes)Butch Vig (producer of Nirvana’s Nevermind)Tanya Donnelly (Belly, Breeders)Fred Armisen (Portlandia, Saturday Night Live)Prato also includes excerpts from one of the last interviews with Steve Albini, arguably the period’s most influential recording engineer and producer, responsible for influential albums by the likes of Nirvana and PJ Harvey producer, among many others.Prato sets out his book in thematic chapters covering topics such as:The Lollapalooza music festivalThe impact of NirvanaAlt-rock’s many subgenresNotable producers of the periodThe impact of women rockersMTV’s influenceDrugs and addictionand much more!Do you long for the days when it seemed rock artists were all about daring to be different, speaking their minds, and shaking up the music industry? The last decade before the internet, downloads, and streaming took over music? Alternative for the Masses will take you back to that time when alt-rock truly promised something different.

Get an all-access pass to the legendary 1971 24 Hours of Le Mans through first-hand accounts and exhilarating photography, including never-before-published photos from the Porsche archive.The 1971 24 Hours of Le Mans was not just another running of this legendary motorsports event. It was:The fastest road race in history—in fact, the fastest lap at the 1971 race was unsurpassed until 2017. The final time in the 20th century that sports car racing’s two most storied names—Porsche and Ferrari—would meet in combat at the world’s most popular race.A true battle of nations, featuring teams from Germany, Italy, Great Britain, Belgium, France, and the United States, all with a legitimate chance to win.The race at which Porsche set a record still unbroken for most entries by a single marque: 33 of the 48 starters began life in Stuttgart.The race that would determine which of racing’s two greatest teams of the day—Roger Penske and John Wyer—would win the contract to run what many call the greatest race cars ever: the all-conquering, 1500-horsepower Porsche 917/10 and 917/30 turbocharged Can-Am racers.Run during the debut of Steve McQueen’s racing film Le Mans, which raised global recognition of the race to unprecedented levels.Porsche vs Ferrari tells the story of the race in the words and memories of the living stars and notables, including winners Gijs van Lennep and current Red Bull F1 boss Dr. Helmut Marko (who also wrote the book's foreword), Richard Attwood (2nd place), Sam Posey and Tony Adamowicz (3rd), Luigi Chinetti, Jr. (5th), Roger Penske, Derek Bell, Jackie Oliver and Porsche’s Norbert Singer and Jurgen Barth. Renowned motorsports journalist Doug Nye provides an afterword. We hear, too, from some participants who are gone, like John Wyer, John Horsman (Wyer chief engineer), Mauro Forghieri (Ferrari team manager), Pedro Rodriguez, Vic Elford, and Mark Donohue.Thanks to Pete Biro’s stunning and extraordinarily comprehensive photos, you feel like you’ve been transported back to June 1971. The story unfolds beginning with the teams’ arrival at the track, then proceeds through paddock scenes, tech inspection, qualifying, race, and finish. You’ll also get behind the scenes thanks to photographs and documents from Porsche’s Archive in Zuffenhausen, many of them never published before. When you turn the final page, you’ll feel like you’ve just attended one of the greatest, most exciting, and most influential races of all time!

Witness one of the most stunning revolutions in rock ’n’ roll history in this authoritative and visually rich history of grunge.In the early 1990s, a new sound from the Pacific Northwest changed everything. Grunge! charts the rise of the movement that redefined rock through its raw power, authenticity, and emotion—and the community that gave it life. Longtime Seattle journalist Gillian G. Gaar, who lived the story firsthand, explores how bands such as grunge’s so-called “Big Four”—Nirvana, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, and Alice in Chains—rose from dive bars and DIY record labels to dominate airwaves, fashion, and pop culture worldwide.Richly illustrated with rare photography, concert flyers, and memorabilia, Grunge! traces the genre’s roots in the region’s earlier garage rock and punk scenes, then follows its explosion and enduring influence, year by year, from 1986 through 1996. Gaar also spotlights:Key venues like the Central, Vogue, and Off Ramp that helped nurture the sceneFoundational labels, including Sub Pop, C/Z, and Kill Rock Stars, that transmitted Seattle’s sounds around the globePhotographers and chroniclers such as Charles Peterson and others who visually captured the chaos and creativityEssential bands, including the Big Four and trailblazers such as Mother Love Bone, Mudhoney, Melvins, Screaming Trees, the Gits, 7 Year Bitch, TAD, Bikini Kill, Sleater-Kinney, and Foo FightersIn addition, Gaar includes relevant quotes from her own contemporary interviews with folks who figured prominently in the story, including Steve Albini (producer/engineer), Jeff Ament (Pearl Jam), Mark Arm (Mudhoney), Carrie Brownstein (Sleater-Kinney, Portlandia), Jerry Cantrell (Alice in Chains), Chad Channing (Nirvana), Cameron Crowe (filmmaker), Tad Doyle (TAD), Jack Endino (producer), Eric Erlandson (Hole), Danny Goldberg (Nirvana manager), Dave Grohl (Nirvana, Foo Fighters), Mark Lanegan (Screaming Trees, solo), Courtney Love (Hole), Mike McCready (Pearl Jam), Krist Novoselic (Nirvana), Bruce Pavitt (Sub Pop cofounder), Charles Peterson (photographer), Jonathan Poneman (Sub Pop cofounder), Kim Thayil (Soundgarden), Everett True (journalist), and Corin Tucker (Sleater-Kinney).Grunge! revisits the years when Seattle ruled the world, offering an insider’s view of the movement that blended punk attitude, heavy riffs, and unvarnished authenticity into a cultural force that still resonates.For fans of rock history and 1990s culture, this is the ultimate tribute to music’s last true revolution—authentic, loud, and forever influential.

Explore the music and careers of the bands that have conjured an unlikely combination of backstreet musical sensibilities and main-street storytelling.There was a time not so long ago that Bruce Springsteen was persona non grata in certain rock circles—an out-of-touch millionaire stadium act who had forsaken his roots in the smoky blue-collar clubs of the Jersey Shore. But then a funny thing happened: a number of bands across the US, raised on the sonics and cynicism of punk and alternative rock, began drawing comparisons to The Boss thanks to their rich catalogs of narrative lyrics that trod much of the same subject matter, from shady characters and dead-end jobs to unreliable partners and even more unreliable cars. Veteran music journalist Geoffrey Himes calls these musicians “E Street Punks,” in reference to Springsteen’s legendary backing band, whose name is synonymous with rootsy, high-energy rock. The bands that Himes names to this canon are also bound by their common willingness to embrace not just Springsteen’s lyrical aesthetic but also older American styles that have proven adaptable to punk’s loud-fast ethos, including rockabilly, honky-tonk, blues, garage-rock, Celtic folk, Tex-Mex, and Southern soul.In E Street Punks, Himes examines the most prominent bands and artists in this group:Drive-By TruckersThe Hold SteadyJason IsbellAlejandro EscovedoJon Dee GrahamLuceroBottle RocketsDropkick MurphysHimes’ narratives draw on his decades of interviews with the artists, as well as new interviews conducted for this book, presenting the life and work of these bands—and in the process, naming a rock subgenre. Himes’s captivating commentary is supplemented with annotated discographies for each band and a selection of photos, creating the definitive story of this essential school of rock.If you are a fan of any of these bands or consider yourself an American music history buff, this is a must-have volume for your collection.

Deep-dive into the full story behind Ford’s beloved pony car in this high-octane history.Mustang Unbridled delivers the most comprehensive account of Ford’s Mustang ever published, a thrilling ride through six decades of continuous production that reveals one of history’s greatest automotive success stories.Author Robert M. Kennedy begins before the beginning, outlining the evolution of Ford Motor Company from its founding through the early 1960s, delineating the key events that set the Blue Oval on a performance-car path.From there, Kennedy steers the reins of Mustang’s story through each of its generations, detailing the impacts of internal and external politics, engineering decisions, advertising campaigns, competitive models, racing endeavors, pop culture, and world events, on its unprecedented success. Henry Ford II, Lee Iacocca, Don Frey, and other Ford staff set the stage, joined by a host of key outside influencers, including Carroll Shelby, Steve Saleen, Jack Roush, Vaughn Gittin, Jr., and many more.From the V4-powered Mustang prototype of 1962 to the fire-breathing, world-beating Boss and Shelby versions of the late ’60s and early ’70s; and from the Mustang II and Fox body cars to today’s high-performance Dark Horse and GTD supercar, Mustang Unbridled offers an unequaled examination of Ford’s legendary pony car.“Robert M. Kennedy’s dogged research and ability to uncover truths that have been vetted with Mustang notables gives Mustang Unbridled some eye-opening viewpoints that may leave fans re-thinking what they thought they knew about Ford’s steel steed.”—John M. Clor, Enthusiast Communications Manager, Ford Racing“In Mustang Unbridled Robert M. Kennedy weaves the waves of national and global change into his Mustang historical narrative. Kennedy brings a fresh perspective and ‘youthful’ enthusiasm to a car that has always been about the fun and joy of youth.”—Donald Farr, Editor, Mustang Times

Discover the stories behind the world's most elite guitar workshop.For four decades, the Fender Custom Shop has set the gold standard for electric guitar craftsmanship, producing instruments prized by collectors, revered by players, and emulated across the industry. Created with the full access granted by the legendary guitar maker, Fender Custom Shop 40 Years draws on never-before-published interviews with the Custom Shop founders, Master Builders, and the diverse team that builds the guitars. The result is a comprehensive, visually rich account of this legendary operation, tracing its origins, evolution, and lasting impact on modern music.Drawing on exclusive interviews with Master Builders and key figures, the book takes readers deep inside the Custom Shop, revealing how these instruments are conceived, built, and refined. From the earliest days of experimentation to the development of today’s most sought-after models, the narrative captures the ingenuity, artistry, and obsessive attention to detail that define Fender’s top-tier division. Features include:In-depth profiles of Master Builders . . . their passion, creative drive, and fortitudeBehind-the-scenes look at team-built productionExploration of the relic phenomenonCoverage of art guitars and commissionsInsight into relationships with professional musiciansVisual archive of instruments and workshop environments Through a dynamic mix of fresh storytelling interwoven with new shop and instrument photography, Fender Custom Shop 40 Years explores the individuals, collaborations, skill, and ideas that shaped the Custom Shop, bringing a fresh perspective on the passion and creativity behind what truly is a dream factory.

Buckle up for the wild and definitive month-by-month illustrated history of punk rock’s pivotal year, when the music, culture, and fashion exploded all over the mainstream. Music fans love to debate who invented punk rock—from the Velvet Underground to the Stooges to the New York Dolls to the Ramones, it sometimes seems there are more opinions than there were bands. But one fact is unarguable: 1977 was the year that punk rock detonated around the world. In Punk '77: The Year and Music That Revolutionized Rock, music historian Martin Popoff tells the story of twelve chaotic months when punk rock transformed from an underground provocation into a global cultural force. Moving through this pivotal year, Popoff traces the intertwined scenes of London and New York while also highlighting the genre’s spread to other regions, including Australia and cities throughout the US and UK. Featured inside:Popoff’s interview material with key musicians of the era, including Captain Sensible, Dave Vanian, Rat Scabies, and Brian James of the Damned; “Ross the Boss” Friedman, Handsome Dick Manitoba, Scott Kempner, and Andy Shernoff of the Dictators; Cheetah Chrome of the Dead Boys; Steve Jones, John Lydon, and Paul Cook of the Sex Pistols; Jerry Harrison of Modern Lovers and Talking Heads; John Holmstrom of Punk magazine; Billy Idol of Generation X; Marky Ramone; Lenny Kaye of the Patti Smith Group; Pete Shelley of the Buzzcocks; Sir Bob Geldof of Boomtown Rat; and more!25 landmark 1977 releases from bands such as the Sex Pistols, the Clash, Ramones, the Heartbreakers, the Damned, the Jam, Buzzcocks, Wire, the Dead Boys, Richard Hell and the Voidoids, the Saints, Radio Birdman, Television, and moreSidebars describing concurrent events in the rest of the music world.Vividly illustrated pages that include evocative photography, classic punk record sleeves, gig flyers, and period ads. By focusing on a single electrifying year, Punk '77 offers a fresh perspective on punk history and captures the moment when a raw underground movement erupted into a global phenomenon.

Enjoy 16 months of speed, power, and stunning design! GFWilliams’ superb photography captures the world’s greatest high-performance offerings.From classics like the Ferrari F40 and Maserati MC12 to today’s amazing Lamborghini, Porsche, AMG, and Czinger hypercars, Supercars 2025 features top makes and models from around the world.This 12" × 12" wall calendar includes a convenient page grouping the months of September, October, November, and December 2024, followed by individual pages for the months of 2025 to keep you up to speed all year.Supercars 2025 belongs on the wall of any fan of these ultra-high-performance machines.

Enjoy a full year of legendary machines from the world’s best-known motorcycle company with this stunning 17" × 12" wall calendar.Created in cooperation with Harley-Davidson, this latest edition of Motorbooks’ best-selling calendar includes:13 full-color images, including breathtaking portraits commissioned for this calendar and shot by talented photographer David Blattel as well as photographic images from the Harley-Davidson archives, showcasing bikes spanning Harley-Davidson’s history, from early 1900s classics to today’s top modelsA convenient page with the months of September, October, November, and December 2025Individual calendar pages for the months of 2026A detailed caption for each modelA stunning 17" × 12" frame-ready printHarley-Davidson has reigned as one of America's top motorcycle manufacturers for more than 120 years, and each month Harley-Davidson® reminds riders and fans why.

Thrill to 16 months of freedom machines from legendary motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson with this stunning 12" × 12" wall calendar.Produced in cooperation with Harley-Davidson, this officially licensed Motorbooks wall calendar features:13 full-color images showcasing Harley-Davidson’s latest models, including stunning portraits of icons like Fat Bob®, Softail®, Sportster® S, bespoke CVO™ tourers, and the Pan America® adventure bikeA convenient page with the months of September, October, November, and December 2025Individual calendar pages for the months of 2026A detailed caption for each model12" × 12" image size, great for framing, so when 2026 comes to an end, you can continue to enjoy these mighty machinesHarley-Davidson has reigned as one of America's top motorcycle manufacturers for more than 120 years, and each month Harley-Davidson® reminds riders and fans why.

Take to the skies with the legendary World War II warbirds pictured in this stunning calendar. Celebrating the style, might, and glory of these classic warplanes, Flying Legends 2026 features:13 full-color images of WWII military planes in flight taken by award-winning air-to-air photographer John M. DibbsA handy page that shows the months of September, October, November, and December 2025Individual calendar pages for each month of 2026 Fun-to-memorize stats for each plane, including manufacturer, powerplant, performance, and armament17" × 12" image size, perfect for framing, so when 2026 comes to an end, you can continue to admire these mighty warplanesThis is a great gift for the history nut, military buff, or veteran in your life. From launch to landing, Flying Legends 2026 will have you feeling sky-high all year!

Witness firefighting heroes at work every day of the year with this 16-month wall calendar filled with stunning on-scene photography of fire trucks in the heat of action.Curated by expert fire truck photographer Larry Shapiro, Fire Trucks in Action 2026 turns up the heat with: 13 full-color images of fire trucks and real firefighters saving lives as fires burnA handy page that shows the months of September, October, November, and December 2025Individual calendar pages for each month of 2026Descriptive captions that detail the vehicles pictured, location, and the firefighters’ emergency response17" × 12" image size, perfect for framing, so when 2025 comes to an end, you can continue to admire the heroic scenesLong-time fire truck buff and photographer Larry Shapiro is your guide to the hero-making world of firefighting.