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Vincent Motorcycles: The Untold Story Since 1946

Ben Branch July 6, 2017
  • Books
  • British
  • Motorcycles

Vincent Motorcycles: The Untold Story Since 1946 is a book by Philippe Guyony covering the extraordinary history of one of Britain’s most influential motorcycle marques…

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Haynes Owner’s Workshop Manual: Marriage

Ben Branch June 20, 2017
  • Books
  • Gear

Haynes Owner’s Workshop Manuals are an absolute staple in many people’s garages – typically the first thing many people do when they buy a…

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Walt Whitman’s Guide to Manly Health and Training

Ben Branch May 26, 2017
  • American
  • Books

Walt Whitman’s Guide to Manly Health and Training is a collection of quotes by the poet, essayist, and journalist who became famous shortly after when…

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Steve McQueen In Le Mans – A Graphic Novel

Ben Branch December 19, 2016
  • Art
  • Books

Steve McQueen In Le Mans is a new graphic novel by Swiss artist Sandro Garbo, he wanted to take one of the most famous…

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Guy Martin: Worms to Catch

Ben Branch October 28, 2016
  • Books
  • British
  • Racing

Worms to Catch is the latest book by Guy Martin – a man who has become Britain’s favourite motorcycle racer and all-round daredevil. In 2015…

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International Scout Encyclopedia

Ben Branch August 3, 2016
  • American
  • Books
  • Classic 4x4

The new International Scout Encyclopedia was co-written by longtime journalist and four-wheel drive historian Jim Allen and globally respected collector and Scout expert John…

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Sherlock Holmes Hollow Security Book

Ben Branch July 18, 2016
  • American
  • Books
  • Gear

Hollow books can be a great way to hide things in plain sight, and they work anywhere you store books – be it in…

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Book: The Build

Ben Branch May 5, 2016
  • American
  • Books
  • Motorcycles

The Build is a new book by highly respected writer and motorcycle journalist Robert Hoekman Jr. It’s a detailed look into the minds of some of…

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Malcolm! The Autobiography

Ben Branch October 5, 2015
  • American
  • Books
  • Gear
  • Motorcycles

Malcolm! The Autobiography is the only official record of one of America’s finest motorcyclists – Malcolm Smith. It’s difficult to condense the life of…

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Cafe Racers: Speed, Style, and Ton-Up Culture

Ben Branch August 21, 2015
  • Books
  • Cafe Racers
  • Motorcycles
  • Photography
  • Vintage

Cafe Racers: Speed, Style, and Ton-Up Culture is a book by motorcycling icon Paul d’Orleans – as the name suggests it offers a detailed look into…

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The Complete Book of Classic and Modern Triumph Motorcycles

Ben Branch July 20, 2015
  • Books
  • Motorcycles
  • Triumph

The Complete Book of Classic and Modern Triumph Motorcycles is an essential member of the bookshelf in any Triumph-owning household, it’s the most thorough…

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All Tore Up: Texas Hot Rod Portraits

Ben Branch April 23, 2015
  • American
  • Art
  • Books
  • Cars
  • Photography

All Tore Up: Texas Hot Rod Portraits is the work of photographer George Brainard, he’s been the official photographer of the Day of the…

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