| Anatomy of the Chopper |  | Author: Doug Mitchel
Publisher: Krause Publications
Category: Book
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Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 775,032
Media: Hardcover
Edition: illustrated edition
Pages: 256
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.4
Dimensions (in): 11.4 x 10.8 x 1
ISBN: 0896892662
Dewey Decimal Number: 629.227
EAN: 9780896892668
ASIN: 0896892662
Publication Date: August 1, 2006
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Product Description
True custom choppers are unlike anything else on the road. Breathtaking, awe-inspiring and sometimes downright frightening, they are often spectacular works of rolling art that showcase the unique characteristics and talents of their builders and riders. Throughout this spectacular compilation of edgy two-wheel titans, Doug Mitchel focuses his expert camera lens on some of the most radical bikes in existence and provides an up-close look at what makes these machines so jaw dropping. With names like Britt Bud Bike, Whiskey Tango, Half & Half, Twisted, Brown Pearl, Bad Atlas, Tainted Angel and Sexy, there's no question that you're in for the virtual ride of your life as you flip through the pages of this big, beautiful bike book!
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| Customer Reviews:
 A disappointing read December 4, 2009
Dave Harley (Eugene OR USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I don't usually write book reviews; however, in the case of "ANATOMY of the CHOPPER" I'll make an exception. This book is a glorified advertisement for about two dozen custom chopper builders and even more manufactures of motorcycle parts - truly a disappointing read. "ANATOMY of the CHOPPER" is filled with "one-off" non EPA compliant custom builds that can only be ridden into the trailer on show day. And shame on you Doug Mitchel for letting Exile Cycles' "Brown Pearl" into this book; rusting tin may have its place in the art world, but that bike clinched a spot for "ANATOMY of the CHOPPER" in the "worst chopper books" hall of fame... nice going Doug. And to everyone thinking about buying this book - if you're looking to expand your knowledge on chopper design, construction, or dynamics - buy something else; although, if you like looking at show-chrome and cool chopper pictures this book is for you.
 It's a chopper fan's dream guide. November 6, 2006
Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA)
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
Doug Mitchel has already photographed and chronicled other books on the topic of motorcycles and bicycles - and if his name sounds familiar, it's because it also appears on articles he's contributed to Hot Rod Bikes, Harley Women, and others. Here full-page color photos of selected choppers supplement discussions of design choices, specs, and features, including reviews of specialty makers who prefer unusual clients. Descriptions are as exact as tank making methods for unique designs, unusual powerful cycle systems by custom makers, and survey of companies on the cutting edge of chopper production. It's a chopper fan's dream guide.
Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch
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