I purchase this item mainly as a reference tool for an upcomingart project that has storytelling pages which would includemotorcycles from the 1930's. What I got was an excellentbargain and a great book with amazing detail.I admire the history of the American Motorcycle and the picturesthis volume display. It's very useful as a tribute to theearly invention of the vehicle and shows wonderful progressionto what we know today as the modern motorcycle.Excellent book to have on hand to learn and explore,regardlessof whether you like motorcycles or not.