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Ed Youngblood's Bookstore
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Easy
Readers
These books, describing the history and excitement
of various forms of motorcycle racing, are designed
for remedial readers of all ages. They are colorful,
easy to understand, and make ideal gifts for children
and grandchildren.
Note:
We
no longer stock these three books. You may
be able to order them from the publisher.
To contact Capstone Press, click here.
“Dirt
Track Racing”
Capstone Press, 2000.
6"x9" hard cover
48 pages, color photos throughout.
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reach the publisher's web site,
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here.
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“Superbike
Racing”
Capstone Press, 2000.
6"x9" hard cover,
48 pages, color photos throughout.
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reach the publisher's web site,
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here.
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“Hill
Climbing”
Capstone Press, 2000.
6"x9" hard cover
48 pages, color photos throughout.
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reach the publisher's web site,
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Historical Series
These large-format, colorful books tell the stories of the two greatest names in the American motorcycle industry, Indian and Harley-Davidson. They can be personalized and signed by the author.
“A
Century of Indian”
Motor Books International, 2001.
10"x10" hard cover
168 pages, color photos throughout.
$44.95
Price Includes $5.00 Shipping/handling.
DOUBLE
AWARD WINNER
"A
Century of Indian" was awarded Gold Awards
from
both the International Automotive Media Awards
and
the Ohio Museums Association
Although
the Indian Motocycle Company failed in 1953, this award
winnign book describes how the brand has remained one
of the most loved designs and coveted collectibles among
motorcycle enthusiasts. It is lavishly illustrated throughout,
containing images from the Motorcycle Hall of Fame’s
extensive collection of Indian company sales brochures.
It also publishes, for the first time, an autobiographical
speech given by Indian founder George Hendee to the
Springfield, Massachusetts Rotary Club in 1931.
“Heroes
of Harley-Davidson
”Motor
Books International, 2001.
10"x10" hard cover
156 pages, extensively illustrated with color and black
and white photos.
$39.95
Price Includes $5.00 Shipping/handling.
AWARD
WINNER
"Heroes
of Harley-Davidson"
was
awarded a first place award
by
the National Association of Motor Museums.
Edited
by Ed Youngblood in celebration of the 100th anniversary
of the Harley-Davidson Motor Company, this award winning
book includes photos and biographical information on more
than a hundred people – many of whom are members
of the Motorcycle Hall of Fame -- who have contributed
to the survival and success of this iconic brand. It also
contains beautiful photographs of over 40 Harley-Davidsons
– from a 1906 single to a 2002 V-Rod – on
display at the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum.
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Biographical Series
These exhaustively researched works are the first two in Ed Youngblood’s series of biographies about the great personalities in contemporary American motorcycling. Both place the stories of great men in their historical context, bringing new insights to how the motorcycle sport has evolved in America. They can be personalized and signed by the author.
“John Penton and
the Off-Road Motorcycle Revolution”
Whitehorse Press, 2002.
5.5"x8.5" soft cover,
192 pages, over 50 black and white photos.
$24.95
Price Includes $5.00 Shipping/handling.
This is the story of one of American motorcycling great entrepreneurs, whose obsession to build a better off-road motorcycle helped revolutionize the sport and the industry.
Here’s what the reviewers have said:
Dealernews
“This much-anticipated book is good not only for fans of the marque, but for students of the motorcycle industry.”
Women on Wheels: “This book puts a human face on a slice of motorcycling history. Interesting and highly readable.”
American Motorcyclist: “The book paints a portrait of a tenacious, hard-working, rough-around-the-edges, brutally honest, and eternally competitive man.”
Inside Motorcycles: “It is an absolute ‘must read’ for anyone interested in dirt bikes. Even though I already knew much of the history, I still could not leave the book alone until I finished it”
City Bike
“Ed Youngblood has created an intimate portrait of an extraordinary man while deftly playing him against the era that figured so heavily in our national destiny and our sport. Highly recommended.”
Minnesota Motorcycle Monthly
“This is an amazing little book. In under 200 pages, Youngblood paints a picture of the history of off-road riding and one man’s struggle to change convention. It is a well-researched and informative mini-slice of our moto-history. Mandatory reading.”
VMX Magazine
“In-depth analysis of motorcycling’s prominent men are rare, and this publication is a stand out.”
“Mann of His Time”
Whitehorse Press, 2003.
5.5"x8.5" soft cover
288 pages, over 100 black and white photos.
$24.95
Price Includes $5.00 Shipping/handling.
This is the story of the most versatile, accomplished, and influential professional motorcycle racer America has produced. It describes an era of great change, how Dick Mann contributed to that change, and how it changed him.
Here’s what reviewers have said:
American Motorcyclist
“Youngblood provides an insightful and intimate look at a racer who earned the respect of generations of competitors.”
VMX Magazine
“Personalities, hardships, politics and motorcycle development unfold as you race your way to the next chapter. This book is a must.”
Vintage Views
“Youngblood’s book isn’t just about Dick Mann. Instead, it shows the big picture of motorcycle racing in the U.S. from the early days to the present.”
San Francisco Examiner
“Mann has worked to improve everything he has touched in the motorcycling community. His many fans and admirers will want to collect a first-edition copy of this book.”
Vintage Bike
“You will take with you a better understanding of what a motorcycle champion really is, both the hardship as well as the glory.”
Walneck’s
“Youngblood delves deeply into the life and mind of this living legend, communicating to us half a century of competition biking's history along the way.”
Thunder Press
“Mann of His Time’ is a valuable addition to any race fan’s library.”
Flat Track Illustrated
“A definite ‘must have’ for any racing enthusiast’s collection! It’s worth the price, just for the great photos alone, many of which have never before been published.”
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