Vespa

Big photos in a small package Charles Hall I have bought several books on Vespas. I don't own a Vespa I'm simply interested in the stylish machine and how big an impact it has had. Despite the small format of this book, almost every photo is a full page. (And it's chock full of photos.) This makes most of the images larger than the huge Vespa book by Mazzanti. I also found the writing to be particularly clear for an Italian writing in English.Not only is this book charming but it is amongst the better of all books on Vesp. Great book. This is an amazing book. I have been a fan at a distance of Vespa Scooters for a while, but I was never very knowledgeable. This provides a great guide that brought me up to speed on the rich Vespa history.The book has a ton of full color photos that make it fun to just flip through, and plenty of information for when you want to sit down and read. Considering how hard it is to find an up to date in print book I think this is definitely worth checking out if you are a Vespa fan. . Nice Mrs. J. Got this for my father in law who has been considering getting 1! He loved this and has looked threw it several times! He says it's a awesome book Very detailed Great pics and it's a nice hard cover book for someone who has 1 or is considering He is no longer considering He's getting!! :)

She is based in Milan. Azzurra Della Penna is a journalist who has worked for various Italian newspapers and magazines. Valerio Boni is a sports journalist with a passion for motocycles. He is currently senior editor of the Italian magazine Panorama Auto.

"The photos are fascinating and convey the feel of a foreign film." -- 04/16 AUTOWEEK

Italian for “wasp,”, the term Vespa caught on quickly, but the scooter achieved international stardom when Audrey Hepburn hopped on Gregory Peck’s Vespa in the film Roman Holiday. Vespa fans will delight in combing the pages of this history of the world’s most recognizable scooter. Everything you need to know about the Vespathe iconic, stylish, and environmentally friendly scooteris contained in this colorful and engaging volume. In colorful photographs and text this volume also traces the succession of technological and stylistic improvements that have helped maintain Vespa’s status as one of the world’s iconic scooter brands.. The book includes a gatefold listing the Vespa models from 1943 to today along with images of Vespas throughout the decades, including the most iconic designs as well as today’s luxury editions. Written in cooperation with the manufacturer, Piaggio, it tells the story of the scooter’s origins in postwar Italy, when the rebuilding of the country necessitated an affordable and modern means of transportation fo