Stumbled across some of the keyframe illustrations I did a few years ago for an…
The “How to Build a Motorcycle” book I illustrated for Laurence King Publishing is out now!!
Expertly written by Gary Inman of Sideburn Magazine there are great insights in there for those new to bikes and veteran builders alike I reckon. I drew over 277 illustrations for the book which was then designed and arranged by Alexandre Coco. There’s also a 32 page glossy photo section with some killer bikes. It looks damn fine and I’m stoked on it.
You can order from the LK website https://www.smarturl.it/buildamotorcyclebook and if you use this discount code – ADI35 – you’ll get 35% off the book. Also available from Sideburn, Waterstones, Foyles or Amazon.
Thanks to the team at Laurence King for everything.
I hope you enjoy the book as much as I enjoyed drawing all those pictures. I’d love to illustrate another fine book soon (hint), it was fun. 👍 – Adi
Blurb…
“How to Build a Motorcycle leads you through all the key stages – from initially finding the right project for your skill level, to sourcing a base bike and safely taking on some full-on bike-building tasks. With clear, easy-to-follow instructions, proper advice and specially commissioned step-by-step illustrations throughout it is an ideal aid to getting your hands oily. Written by Gary Inman, the co-founder of independent motorcycle magazine Sideburn, and illustrated by Adi Gilbert who is best known for his bicycle and motorcycle drawings whose clients include Harley-Davidson, Guy Martin, Wired magazine, Sideburn magazine and Nike, this is a must-have for all motorcycle lovers.
Read this book, even dip in and out where relevant. If it makes sense, schedule some time, clear your mind, pull on some old clothes, grab your toolbox and get going. The chapters in How to Build a Motorcycle will tell you how to complete a huge variety of tasks that will allow even the greenest of novices to get their hands dirty and start modifying with purpose. If you belong to this camp, start with some of the low-input, high-reward jobs, such as fitting bars, swapping the rear shocks or wiring in a new tail light. Even though these require relatively little work, they’ll transform the look of your bike, and completing them will fill you with confidence to undertake the more difficult jobs, such as fitting more modern front forks or even making your own frame.
The book comes with a glossy 32-page section on finished bikes and is a reference and the perfect gift for all enthusiasts, from those who merely like to tinker, to riders taking on a full build”.
Hardback
192 pages
300 illustrations
Size: 230 x 167 mm
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