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Title: "The Complete Book of Moto Guzzi"
Post by: Yan on August 01, 2017, 06:27:26 PM
Not sure of the quality and accuracy, but this seems to be an interesting read:

https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Book-Moto-Guzzi-Every/dp/0760352216/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1501629907&sr=8-1&keywords=The+Complete+Book+of+Moto+Guzzi (https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Book-Moto-Guzzi-Every/dp/0760352216/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1501629907&sr=8-1&keywords=The+Complete+Book+of+Moto+Guzzi)
Title: Re: "The Complete Book of Moto Guzzi"
Post by: drburt on August 01, 2017, 07:00:50 PM
My wife preordered one for me last Christmas.
It showed up a couple of weeks ago.
I think it's a beautiful book. Very well made.
Ton's of eye candy pictures on every page.
I haven't had time to "read" anything in it.
I just look at the pictures.
Great coffee table book.

Brent
Title: Re: "The Complete Book of Moto Guzzi"
Post by: bobbyfromnc on August 02, 2017, 03:12:41 AM
Looks interesting :-)
Title: Re: "The Complete Book of Moto Guzzi"
Post by: Kiwi_Roy on August 02, 2017, 03:35:56 AM
My Son bought me
"Moto Guzzi - The complete Story" by Greg Pullen it's another great book
Title: Re: "The Complete Book of Moto Guzzi"
Post by: Greg Field on August 05, 2017, 12:47:45 AM
The complete book of Moto Guzzi will not be written, unless Ivar de Gier rises up and writes it.
Title: Re: "The Complete Book of Moto Guzzi"
Post by: Bill Hagan on August 05, 2017, 06:34:05 AM
The complete book of Moto Guzzi will not be written, unless Ivar de Gier rises up and writes it.

Or, Greg, Lord Field, you do!   :bow:

Haven't seen this latest book, but suspect "Some People" (a.k.a. my Perfect Pillion  :wink:) may put that under the tree in December. 

Bill
Title: Re: "The Complete Book of Moto Guzzi"
Post by: danomar on August 05, 2017, 07:34:17 PM
Ian Falloon is one of the best recorders of Italian motorcycle history remaining. I own several of his books. This latest one looks like another winner.
Title: Re: "The Complete Book of Moto Guzzi"
Post by: Lumpy Idle on August 06, 2017, 03:57:29 PM
Not sure of the quality and accuracy, but this seems to be an interesting read:

https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Book-Moto-Guzzi-Every/dp/0760352216/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1501629907&sr=8-1&keywords=The+Complete+Book+of+Moto+Guzzi (https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Book-Moto-Guzzi-Every/dp/0760352216/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1501629907&sr=8-1&keywords=The+Complete+Book+of+Moto+Guzzi)

cool. its now  in my cart.  thanks yan
Title: Re: "The Complete Book of Moto Guzzi"
Post by: Bill Hagan on August 06, 2017, 07:42:00 PM

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Haven't seen this latest book, but suspect "Some People" (a.k.a. my Perfect Pillion  :wink:) may put that under the tree in December. 

Bill

Well, Christmas came early, as I got it as a belated birthday present from daughter Dell today.   :grin:

Looks great, but I'm waiting for a few days to read it when I get another bourbon ration coupon.   :wink: :boozing:

Bill

Title: Re: "The Complete Book of Moto Guzzi"
Post by: Blueboarhound on August 06, 2017, 08:03:34 PM
Anything Ian writes is on point.
Title: Re: "The Complete Book of Moto Guzzi"
Post by: ARGuz on August 06, 2017, 09:19:20 PM
My wife recently bought my the book "Moto Guzzi, The Complete Story".  I am restoring a 1966 Stornello 125cc Sport and she wanted me to have the history.  I also have the 2016 Stornello.  We are traveling to Italy in October so hope to pick up some Moto Guzzi stuff while there, even though our focus will be wine, food, enjoying our time together, and the beautiful country in the Tuscany region.
Title: Re: "The Complete Book of Moto Guzzi"
Post by: pete roper on August 07, 2017, 01:49:43 AM
Anything Ian writes is on point.

I found a lot of his works poorly researched and inaccurate. (shrug.)

Pete
Title: Re: "The Complete Book of Moto Guzzi"
Post by: Bill Hagan on August 07, 2017, 06:55:22 AM
My wife recently bought my the book "Moto Guzzi, The Complete Story".  I am restoring a 1966 Stornello 125cc Sport and she wanted me to have the history.  I also have the 2016 Stornello.  We are traveling to Italy in October so hope to pick up some Moto Guzzi stuff while there, even though our focus will be wine, food, enjoying our time together, and the beautiful country in the Tuscany region.

On return to "The Natural State," you  may need new shocks to compensate for that "focus" while in Italy.   :laugh:

We'll be there in September, and Kathi has me on a starvation regimen getting ready.  :thewife: :wink:

BTW, not sure where you plan to "pick up some Guzzi stuff while there," but, if not a first trip, you already know that such is not as easy as many might think.  Guzzis and Guzzi shops are not ubiquitous there. 

Have a fine time.

Bill


I found a lot of his works poorly researched and inaccurate. (shrug.)

Pete

Ah, but the photos, Pete, the photos.

I also (think I) recall a wistful passage in a forward to one of his books noting that his son had been recently killed in a motorcycle accident.  Made me ache to read that, and sympathetic since.   

Bill
Title: Re: "The Complete Book of Moto Guzzi"
Post by: Yeahoo Whoyah on August 07, 2017, 07:20:59 AM
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We are traveling to Italy in October so hope to pick up some Moto Guzzi stuff while there, even though our focus will be wine, food, enjoying our time together, and the beautiful country in the Tuscany region.

Try to visit the Moto Guzzi Factory Museum in Mandello if you can, and see Lake Como. Museum is only open for 1-hour on weekdays.