In The Perfect Vehicle, Melissa Pierson describes her passion for—and,
indeed, passion on—various bikes. She rescues motorbikes from their
greasy, menacing Hell’s Angels image, telling us that many angels are now so
flabby that they ride around in cars. Full of engaging nuggets for non-bikers
such as the notion held by enthusiasts that the roar of some bikes can be
compared to Verdi. Published by Granta/ W. W. Norton, £10.99/$24,
ISBN 1862070563.
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