The bikes we built : a journey through New Zealand made bicycles
Maker and role
Jonathan Kennett, Author
Production date
2021
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Accession number
PUB-2022-4
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Summary
"Take a ride through the history of 60 New Zealand-made bicycles, from 1869 to the present day. From the velocipede to the penny farthing, to the Chopper and the BMX, discover how Kiwis have reinvented the wheel over the last 150 years. Unearthing secrets from factories, garages, archives and museums, this book brings us the stories of New Zealand-made bikes and the people behind them - their designers, builders, collectors and users - in a celebration of Kiwi ingenuity, passion and determination. "--Publisher information.
Contents
Preface -- Introduction -- Cycle Mania -- The Safety Years -- The Industry Boom -- Innovation and Art -- Acknowledgements -- About the Author.
"Take a ride through the history of 60 New Zealand-made bicycles, from 1869 to the present day. From the velocipede to the penny farthing, to the Chopper and the BMX, discover how Kiwis have reinvented the wheel over the last 150 years. Unearthing secrets from factories, garages, archives and museums, this book brings us the stories of New Zealand-made bikes and the people behind them - their designers, builders, collectors and users - in a celebration of Kiwi ingenuity, passion and determination. "--Publisher information.
Contents
Preface -- Introduction -- Cycle Mania -- The Safety Years -- The Industry Boom -- Innovation and Art -- Acknowledgements -- About the Author.
Signature/Marks and Type
Walsh Memorial Library Ink Stamp
Accession and call numbers Hand-written
Accession and call numbers Hand-written
Media/Materials
Physical description
vii, 160 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 22 x 26 cm
ISBN/ISSN
9780995137660
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Credit line
Jonathan Kennett. 2021. The bikes we built : a journey through New Zealand made bicycles, PUB-2022-4. Walsh Memorial Library, The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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