Valentino Rossi Speed God

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Valentino Rossi
Portrait of a Speed God

Fourth Edition, by Mat Oxley
Engelstalig | 224 pagina's | Hardcover

This is the new fourth edition of a fabulous visual study compiled by one of the best bike racing journalists in the business. Compelling photographs and sharp narrative capture the larger-than-life character of Valentino Rossi both on and off the track. Rossi's life is charted from his earliest days through to his domination of MotoGP, first with Honda, then with Yamaha, and now, for 2011, with Ducati to form a captivating all-Italian title challenge. This is a visual treat for all who appreciate Rossi's talent and take on life in this age of conformist motorsport.
Rossi is arguably one of the greatest motorcycle racers of all time, a larger-than-life character and one of the world's most charismatic sporting personalities, both on- and off-track.

Written by one of the best bike racing journalists in the business Valentino Rossi - Portrait of a Speed God chronicles each stage of his remarkable career and much, much more, covering his infamous victory celebrations, his bone- crunching crashes, his worshipping fans, his bitter rivals, his state-of-the-art machinery and his outrageous helmet designs. From stunning racetrack images to hilarious behind-the-scenes photos, this book provides a unique portrait of a unique star.

A visual treat for all who appreciate Rossi's talent and take on life in this age of conformist motorsport.

Large format, produced on gloss paper to the highest possible standards.

A complete visual record of Rossi's career, capturing many of his finest moments and craziest antics.

Over 250 of the best Rossi photographs, from leading photographers of motorcycle racing.

Photographs are gathered into themed chapters, each with a short introduction followed by picture sequences with extended captions.

Chapters include Being Valentino; Growing Up; 125cc; 250cc; 500cc; MotoGP Honda, Yamaha, Ducati; Rossi Rivals; Rossi v History and Rossi by Numbers.