Paul Smith's Cycling Scrapbook by Paul Smith
This lively 'scrapbook' seeks to illustrate Paul Smith's favourite people, races and places in the cycling world through the romantic and beautiful images and places that inspired him. From his collection of cycling jerseys and his extensive library of cycling publications and brochures of the 1950s and 1960s, to the inspiration he has found in his cycling heroes (Coppi, Anquetil, Bartali) and his collaborations with bike-makers (Mercian and Pinarello) and race organizers, this is a personal and highly visual journey that connects Smith's love of cycling with his love of design. One climax to this parallel career came in 2013, when he was invited to design the legendary maglia rosa - the pink jersey worn by the leader of the Giro d’Italia, which was blessed by Pope Francis I and presented to the winner. Ultimately, this is not merely a book about one man's enthusiasm for a sport, but an insight into how the people, stories and imagery that fill this passion have influenced one of the most successful personalities in the design world.
'A real pleasure to read … a wonderfully curated accumulation of ephemera … a worthwhile addition to every velo-reader's library' - Cycle EXIF
'Lovely' - Creative Review
'A beautifully produced volume, the sort of book you savour as you turn each page … If you're able to carve out some self-indulgent time, I couldn't recommend a better way to spend it than in the company of Paul Smith's Cycling Scrapbook' - Ride Velo
'A personal and highly visual journey connecting the designer’s love of cycling and design … A wonderful coffee table book that pays homage to the style and glory of the sport' - Rapha
'My new favourite cycling book … [a] treasure trove' - Nicholas Crane, The Week
'Lovely' - Creative Review
'A beautifully produced volume, the sort of book you savour as you turn each page … If you're able to carve out some self-indulgent time, I couldn't recommend a better way to spend it than in the company of Paul Smith's Cycling Scrapbook' - Ride Velo
'A personal and highly visual journey connecting the designer’s love of cycling and design … A wonderful coffee table book that pays homage to the style and glory of the sport' - Rapha
'My new favourite cycling book … [a] treasure trove' - Nicholas Crane, The Week
Paul Smith is one of the UK’s pre-eminent menswear and fashion designers, successfully exporting British style throughout the world. Despite his brand’s global presence, he remains actively involved in the business and has managed to retain the personal and unassuming touch for which he is admired and celebrated.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780500292365 |
| ISBN 10 | 0500292361 |
| Title | Paul Smith's Cycling Scrapbook |
| Author | Paul Smith |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Year published | 2016-05-23 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |