Not since their heyday in the 1950s and 60s have motorscooters enjoyed the kind of following they do today. Featured are evocative colour photos and histories of scooters from the early 1900s through today. From popular makes like Vespa, Cushman, and Japan, to less-celebrated examples from around the globe, this unique salute to the motorscooter provides as fun a ride as its subject.
Eric Dregni has written nine books including Midwest Marvels, The Scooter Bible, Ads that Put America on Wheels, and Grazie a Dio non Sono Bolognese. As a 2004 Fulbright Fellow to the Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Trondheim, Eric researched Scandinavian culture and roots for a forthcoming book. His time is divided between Italy, Norway, and Minneapolis where he is the curator for El Dorado Conquistador Museum and guitarist for the mock-rock trio Vinnie & the Stardüsters.