Following on from Chris Haddon's highly successful my cool motorcycle, my cool scooter showcases beautiful scooters from all corners of the world and celebrates the scooter's history thus far. The humble scooter is much more than a mode of transport - it is fashionable, stylish and trendy.
In terms of public image, the scooter has long played second fiddle to the motorcycle. Of course, there is a large dose of stereotype in the readings of both kinds of machines and at heart both have provided the same thing: escape, independence, mobility and a certain kind of cool. Following on from Chris Haddon's highly successful my cool motorcycle, my cool scooter showcases beautiful scooters from all corners of the world and celebrates the scooter's history thus far.
The humble scooter is much more than a mode of transport - it is fashionable, stylish and trendy. As many of the stories featured in this book demonstrate, owners take their scooters on miraculous adventures from city streets to glorious country escapes. The book explores the most iconic brands of scooter from the well-known Vespa to the classic Goggo.
Each section covers a selection of historical information, owners' stories and vehicle notes. For scooter owners or those interested in scooter history this book will inspire and intrigue readers.
| ISBN: | 9781909815438 |
| Publication date: | 11th June 2015 |
| Author: | Chris Haddon |
| Publisher: | Pavilion an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 159 pages |
| Series: | My Cool |
| Genres: |
Popular culture Motorcycles: general interest Vehicle maintenance and manuals Travel and holiday guides Travel writing Automotive technology and trades Lifestyle and personal style guides History |
Following on from Chris Haddon's highly successful my cool motorcycle, my cool scooter showcases beautiful scooters from all corners of the world and celebrates the scooter's history thus far. The humble scooter is much more than a mode of transport - it is fashionable, stylish and trendy.In terms of public image, the scooter has long played second fiddle to the motorcycle. Of course, there is a large dose of stereotype in the readings of both kinds of machines and at heart both have provided the same thing: escape, independence, mobility and a certain kind of cool.
My Cool Scooter features in the following genres: Popular culture, Motorcycles: general interest, Vehicle maintenance and manuals, Travel and holiday guides, Travel writing, Automotive technology and trades, Lifestyle and personal style guides, History
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My Cool Scooter was written by Chris Haddon and published by Pavilion an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
My Cool Scooter has 159 pages
Yes it is part of My Cool series
£13.49, reduced from £14.99. In Stock.