BEAUTY OF EVERYDAY OBJECTS: THE BICYCLE (HB)

50 remarkable bicycle designs that reveal the artistry and engineering behind an object we often take for granted. From its 19th-century origins to today’s cutting-edge innovations, the bicycle has continually evolved to reflect cultural shifts, technological progress and aesthetic ideals. In this book are the racing classic Schwinn Paramount; China’s Flying Pigeon, which became a symbol of the post-Revolutionary era; the Moulton AM Series, an icon of Swinging Sixties London; the Italian racing manufacturer Bianchi's Rekord 745, as well as many more.