Beautiful Danger by Stephen Davison
For as long as there have been motorbikes, men have been racing them on the roads. Road racing, unique to Ireland and the Isle of Man, takes this sport to the limit. The ultimate challenge of pitting man and machine against the elements terrifies and exhilarates spectators and competitors alike. Hurtling through winding country lanes, the racers display consummate skill and nerves of steel as they push themselves and their bikes to the max. Beautiful Danger is a celebration of all that is awesome about this hugely popular and unique sport. Bringing together 101 of the best road racing photographs ever taken - many never before seen - and accompanied by Stephen Davison's passionate commentary, the book reveals the sheer spectacle of the sport, capturing the speed and the power of the men and machinery against the beautiful landscapes which form the backdrop to the frenetic action. This is a book by a fan for the fans. All the greats are there, from Agostini and Hailwood to folk heroes like the Dunlop brothers. Star name racers, Herron, Ivy, McCallen, Reid, Rutter and Williams, also feature in Davison's hall of fame.
Stephen Davison is from Tardree in Country Antrim and has been a motorcycle road racing fan since he attended his first race in 1974. He has been a photographer with Pacemaker Press International since 1994. The author of the bestselling Joey Dunlop: King of the Roads (O'Brien Press, 2000), Davison is the recipient of various photographic awards, including Northern Ireland Sports Photographer and Northern Ireland Press Photographer of the Year.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780856407475 |
| ISBN 10 | 085640747X |
| Title | Beautiful Danger |
| Author | Stephen Davison |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Colourpoint Creative Ltd |
| Year published | 2003-10-15 |
| Number of pages | 128 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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