Art of the Chopper

by Tom Zimberoff

Book Overview

A great chopper is not built - it is created. It begins as the seed of an idea germinating in the mind of its creator. Bit by bit, the builder brings the machine to life, raking and stretching the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0760315728
• ISBN13: 9780760315729
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: Motorbooks International
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 4.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 10.8" x 12.4"

Customer Reviews

Heavy metal eye candy

`Art of the Chopper' is an appropriate title given the calibre of photography in this title. The pictures are very detailed and I find myself opening up the book time and time again to look at the bikes again, to see the features and smaller details you often miss when watching the builders and their bikes on TV. I bought this book because I wanted to learn more about the various builders I'd seen on Discovery Channel's Biker Build-off show on TV. While there's not an expansive volume of text on each of the 20 builders featured, the content is excellent because it gives you an insight into the philosophies of the individual builder on choppers and biker culture. The couple of pages of text written for each builder are a good sample to see if any one of the builders strikes a chord with you, and you would like to learn more about a particular character. After reading Zimberoff's text on Billy Lane, I decided to buy Billy's book to read, which I was also very happy with. After reading both, at least for Billy Lane what's written in `Art of the Chopper' is a good reflection of the builders featured and a good way of learning more about the people you like to watch on TV. Aside from the excellent photography, and good accompanying text, the finish and presentation of the `Art of the Chopper' is first class. The binding is strong, dust jacket is sturdy and everything speaks `quality', which is important for a book you'll look at and enjoy on a regular basis.

A superb compendium of information enhanced photos

Art Of The Chopper is a flawless showcase for the photographic skills of Tom Zimberoff. In addition to visually profiling twenty top motorcycle builders, Zimberoff enhances his presentation with an informed and analytical commentary revealing the design philosophies and unique styles behind the manufacture and customization of these outstanding two-wheel motorized vehicles. Art Of The Chopper is a superb compendium of information enhanced photos and a simply outstanding tribute that will be much appreciated by all motorcycling enthusiasts and "chopper buffs".

A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words

My husband and I were at an Easy Rider custom motorcycle showin Sacramento. As we were leaving, I stopped to talk with TomZimberoff - I did not realize at the time just how talented this man is - wish that I had, I'd still be there talking to him! Photography is an art and this photographer is truly an artist! He uses all of the technology available, plus his eye for the perfect shot, and produces a wonderful book full of photos and stories about the icons of the custom motorcycle business. Custom motorcycles are a fascinating subject, Tom Zimberoff adds the icing to the cake with his talent.Anyone even slightly imterested in motorcycles will love thisbook, I did!!

Great picture book!

I bought this book for my boyfriend, who is very interested in choppers. Him and his friends love looking at all the great pictures of choppers and reading about the influencial people in the chopper/motorcycle industry. A great book!!