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“Superbike: An Illustrated Early History,” written by Kevin Cameron with photography by John Owens — Special edition signed by the authors.
$90.00 + shipping and handling
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The book is divided into the following sections:
- “Permanent Questions” and “Backstage Pass,” in which Kevin Cameron and John Owens individually describe their long-standing friendship and the complementary personal and professional traits that led to the creation of this book
- “Origins of AMA Superbike Racing,” a synopsis written by Cameron about the production-based machines that have evolved during the past 50 years into the focused sportbikes represented today in MotoAmerica and World Superbike
- “Plates” is the centerpiece of the book, with Cameron’s astute descriptions of Owens’ photos—most never previously published—which span the “toddler” years of AMA Superbike from 1976 through 1986
- “Cameras and Film,” a brief overview of Owens’ introduction to photography and the three cameras, related equipment and types of film he used to produce the images published in the book
- In “Acknowledgements,” Owens expresses his gratitude for those who helped make this book a reality, from many years ago, when he originally took the photos, to the long-awaited finished product
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