Ultimate Collector Motorcycles

“Just like the machines wedged between its covers, Ultimate Collector Motorcycles is something worth owning. It’s one of the best (if not the best) motorcycle books we’ve ever come across, and we’d happily recommend it to anyone with even the slightest attraction to motorcycles.” * BIKEEXIF *
“A monolithic double-volume compendium of iconic and collectible motorcycles. Flipping through the pages of Ultimate Collector Motorcycles is like meandering through the halls of a passionately-curated motorcycle museum… The photography is crisp and immersive, to the point that you feel like you can reach out and touch the patina on some of the more well-worn bikes.” * BIKEEXIF *
“An essential work for lovers of two wheels… from the pioneers to the latest technology.” * Harper’s Bazaar *
“An indispensable publication for any ardent bike enthusiast, and even those with a casual interest will be drawn into the fascinating story each example has to tell.” * Robb Report *
“Ultimate Collector Motorcycles is a two-volume encomium to a subject never before presented in such depth, bringing over 1,100 photographs to life in a way smaller formats simply can’t, with the design, printing, and paper quality to which we’ve become accustomed from publishing house TASCHEN.” * Robb Report *
“…an exquisite celebration of motorcycles at their very best.” * GQ *
“Full of insight and delight. Highly recommended, even for those more used to four wheels than two.” * Momentum *
"A magnificent, two-volume book staging style-defining motorcycles as works of art." * Süddeutsche Zeitung *
“…encapsulate[s] the aesthetic beauty and cultural impact of these special machines.” * Robb Report *
“The definitive work for classic motorbike enthusiasts.” * Maxim *
“Beautifully designed and leavened with some gorgeous ephemera.” * Octane *
“…this is quite simply the best motorcycle book ever published — no contest.” * Motorcycle Classics *
“This book is more than just a collection of pictures and descriptions. It takes you on a journey through time from the earliest days of motorcycle design to the present day… Stunning.” * Force One *
“As far as high end, ‘coffee table’ style books go, there are quite a lot that focus on motorcycles. But not a one of them can hold a candle to this pair of impressive tomes.” * Motorcycle Sport & Leisure *
“…a hell of a lot of book. Firstly in its sheer physical scale and secondly for the wonderful delights within. There’s fact, insight and period pictures for the 100 bikes covered, with amazing contemporary photography and truly fabulous full-page details. Expect to lose days just simply gawping.” * Bike Magazine *
Masterpiece. Stunning. Superb. Roll out the superlatives; they all apply to Ultimate Collector Motorcycles. Of the dozens of books about motorcycles, including classic, rare, and collectible bikes we have reviewed, nothing comes close to this.” * ultimatemotorcycling.com *
“The number of bikes in the book is limited to 100, only the most special bikes got a place in this masterpiece. Each bike is discussed in detail and supported by beautiful photography. They are two stunners of books that come in a beautiful slipcase and will not look out of place on any bookshelf.” * wheels-and-things.com *
“…a double-volume anthology featuring many of the most valuable bikes in existence today, from cherished race winners to pioneering record-breakers. Each bike is pictured in exquisite detail and accompanied by detailed descriptions of the history and technical features.” * Dezeen *
“TASCHEN has finally turned its attention to collectible motorcycles with its massive, two-volume set… Regardless of your motorcycle judgments, Ultimate Collector Motorcycles will challenge both you and the sturdiness of your coffee table. Worth its 20.7-pound weight and 940 pages in words alone.” * Motorcyclist *
“Enjoy the beauty that comes with the raw power of the bikes.” * Jay Leno *