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PublisherVeloPress

ISBN-101934030899

ISBN-139781934030899

eBay Product ID (ePID)114231880

Product Key Features

Book TitleMerckx 525

Number of Pages224 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2012

TopicCycling, Cultural Heritage, Sports

IllustratorYes

GenreSports & Recreation, Biography & Autobiography

AuthorJan Maes, Stephan Vanfleteren, Ron Reuman, Frederik Backelandt

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.2 in

Item Weight48.1 Oz

Item Length9.8 in

Item Width13.7 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2012-015371

Dewey Edition23

Reviews" Merckx 525 is a unique collection of exclusive photographs, including some that even I had not seen before. It is the only work authorized by meâ€¦and the first truly complete record of my accomplishments." - Eddy Merckx "A luxurious photo-biography of cycling's greatest championâ€¦Full of evidence of the Cannibal's insatiable appetite for victory." - Wall Street Journal "As a memento to a career we won't see again, Merckx 525 is worth every stinkin' pennyâ€¦ The real joy of this book was a chance to feast on images from the early part of Merckx' careerâ€¦Arranged chronologically, one can imagine the book as the ultimate family photo album of the star-shined favorite son." - Red Kite Prayer "Sumptuous, luxurious, and magnificentâ€¦A triumph. Each of its 221 pages simply scream out loud to satisfy the sensesâ€¦Modern cycle sport is particularly well-served by some excellent photographers, but the imagery contained within Merckx 525 is exemplary." - The Washing Machine Post "One of the most beautiful coffee table books (cycling or not) to come around in a very, very long timeâ€¦The images are incredibly compelling, layered and sometimes hauntingly quiet." - Peloton "If you relish the racing history that has helped define the sport, Merckx 525 should be a 'must have'. The variety of seldom-seen photos that illustrate the book will take your breath away." - Road Bike Action "Whether in beautifully judged black & white or shockingly real period colour film, Merckx's foe-crushing drive glows from almost every photograph." - Brooks England "As one leafs through this lovely book, the string of victories becomes overwhelmingâ€¦It is wonderful to see Merckx in his heyday, with the eternal grin and the pure joy in his face as he crossed the finish line first." - PezcyclingNews, " Merckx 525 is a unique collection of exclusive photographs, including some that even I had not seen before. It is the only work authorized by meâ€¦and the first truly complete record of my accomplishments." - Eddy Merckx "As a memento to a career we won't see again, Merckx 525 is worth every stinkin' pennyâ€¦ The real joy of this book was a chance to feast on images from the early part of Merckx' careerâ€¦Arranged chronologically, one can imagine the book as the ultimate family photo album of the star-shined favorite son." - Red Kite Prayer "Sumptuous, luxurious, and magnificentâ€¦A triumph. Each of its 221 pages simply scream out loud to satisfy the sensesâ€¦Modern cycle sport is particularly well-served by some excellent photographers, but the imagery contained within Merckx 525 is exemplary." - The Washing Machine Post, " Merckx 525 is a unique collection of exclusive photographs, including some that even I had not seen before. It is the only work authorized by meâ€¦and the first truly complete record of my accomplishments." - Eddy Merckx "A luxurious photo-biography of cycling's greatest championâ€¦Full of evidence of the Cannibal's insatiable appetite for victory." - Wall Street Journal "As a memento to a career we won't see again, Merckx 525 is worth every stinkin' pennyâ€¦ The real joy of this book was a chance to feast on images from the early part of Merckx' careerâ€¦Arranged chronologically, one can imagine the book as the ultimate family photo album of the star-shined favorite son." - Red Kite Prayer "Sumptuous, luxurious, and magnificentâ€¦A triumph. Each of its 221 pages simply scream out loud to satisfy the sensesâ€¦Modern cycle sport is particularly well-served by some excellent photographers, but the imagery contained within Merckx 525 is exemplary." - The Washing Machine Post "One of the most beautiful coffee table books (cycling or not) to come around in a very, very long timeâ€¦The images are incredibly compelling, layered and sometimes hauntingly quiet." - Peloton "What makes Merckx 525 so special is the trove of photographs that document that awesome number. Many of the photos were unknown to Merckx before the project was begun. [The authors] include the history when necessary, but the story is in the images, especially in the face of Merckx." Paved magazine "If you relish the racing history that has helped define the sport, Merckx 525 should be a 'must have'. The variety of seldom-seen photos that illustrate the book will take your breath away." - Road Bike Action "Whether in beautifully judged black & white or shockingly real period colour film, Merckx's foe-crushing drive glows from almost every photograph." - Brooks England "As one leafs through this lovely book, the string of victories becomes overwhelmingâ€¦It is wonderful to see Merckx in his heyday, with the eternal grin and the pure joy in his face as he crossed the finish line first." - PezcyclingNews "Visually stunningâ€¦[ Merckx 525 ] delivers some incredible images from various periods of Merckx's career. Each image is simply dripping in nostalgiaâ€¦" - Podium CafÃ© " Merckx 525 captures the raw effort of bike racing, with the backdrop of Europe as Merckx's canvas. His life, both private and professional, is laid out for the world to witness." - Bicycle Times "â€¦without a doubt the most comprehensive and detailed bio of 'The Cannibal' that you'll find in the English language." - BikeWorldNews.com "The elves at VeloPress have done it again: this is another one of those must-own books for the cycle-phile on your gift-buying list." - Boston.com "Beautiful and inspirationalâ€¦Luscious photos." - Adventure Cycling, "Merckx 525 is a unique collection of exclusive photographs, including some that even I had not seen before. It is the only work authorized by meâ€¦and the first truly complete record of my accomplishments." - Eddy Merckx "A luxurious photo-biography of cycling's greatest championâ€¦Full of evidence of the Cannibal's insatiable appetite for victory." - Wall Street Journal "As a memento to a career we won't see again, Merckx 525 is worth every stinkin' pennyâ€¦ The real joy of this book was a chance to feast on images from the early part of Merckx' careerâ€¦Arranged chronologically, one can imagine the book as the ultimate family photo album of the star-shined favorite son." - Red Kite Prayer "Sumptuous, luxurious, and magnificentâ€¦A triumph. Each of its 221 pages simply scream out loud to satisfy the sensesâ€¦Modern cycle sport is particularly well-served by some excellent photographers, but the imagery contained within Merckx 525 is exemplary." - The Washing Machine Post "One of the most beautiful coffee table books (cycling or not) to come around in a very, very long timeâ€¦The images are incredibly compelling, layered and sometimes hauntingly quiet." - Peloton "If you relish the racing history that has helped define the sport, Merckx 525 should be a 'must have'. The variety of seldom-seen photos that illustrate the book will take your breath away." - Road Bike Action "Whether in beautifully judged black & white or shockingly real period colour film, Merckx's foe-crushing drive glows from almost every photograph." - Brooks England "As one leafs through this lovely book, the string of victories becomes overwhelmingâ€¦It is wonderful to see Merckx in his heyday, with the eternal grin and the pure joy in his face as he crossed the finish line first." - PezcyclingNews "Visually stunningâ€¦[Merckx 525] delivers some incredible images from various periods of Merckx's career. Each image is simply dripping in nostalgia..." - Podium CafÃ© "Beautiful and inspirationalâ€¦Luscious photos." - Adventure Cycling, " Merckx 525 is a unique collection of exclusive photographs, including some that even I had not seen before. It is the only work authorized by meâ€¦and the first truly complete record of my accomplishments." - Eddy Merckx "As a memento to a career we won't see again, Merckx 525 is worth every stinkin' pennyâ€¦ The real joy of this book was a chance to feast on images from the early part of Merckx' careerâ€¦Arranged chronologically, one can imagine the book as the ultimate family photo album of the star-shined favorite son." - Red Kite Prayer

Dewey Decimal796.6092 B

Synopsis"Merckx 525" celebrates the unmatchable career of Eddy Merckx, the greatest cyclist ever and the most dominant athlete of the 20th century. Known as the Cannibal for his insatiable hunger to win, Merckx gobbled up 525 race victories, an unrivaled legacy lionized in this once-in-a-lifetime homage. "Merckx 525" is the first book authorized by Eddy Merckx and the only book he says offers a truly complete record of his bike-racing career. """Merckx 525" is a unique collection of exclusive photographs, including some that even I had not seen before. It is the only work authorized by me and the first truly complete record of my accomplishments."" Eddy Merckx Presenting a dazzling trove of recently discovered photographs not yet seen outside of Europe, " Merckx 525 "is an all-encompassing embrace of Merckx s career from promising youth in Belgium, to fabulous darling of Europe, to mud-splotched, hardened veteran of the bike-racing wars. Revealing photographs from private collections, the Merckx family, and European newspaper archives, "Merckx 525" sheds new light on the greatest cyclist of all time. With authoritative text and keepsake production values, "Merckx 525 "digs deep to reveal the man behind the legend, cycling s incomparable Eddy Merckx.", Merckx 525 celebrates the unmatchable career of Eddy Merckx, the greatest cyclist ever and the most dominant athlete of the 20th century. Known as "the Cannibal" for his insatiable hunger to win, Merckx gobbled up 525 race victories, an unrivaled legacy lionized in this once-in-a-lifetime homage. Merckx 525 is the first book authorized by Eddy Merckx and the only book he says offers a truly complete record of his bike-racing career. "" Merckx 525 is a unique collection of exclusive photographs, including some that even I had not seen before. It is the only work authorized by me...and the first truly complete record of my accomplishments."" -- Eddy Merckx Presenting a dazzling trove of recently discovered photographs not yet seen outside of Europe, Merckx 525 is an all-encompassing embrace of Merckx's career from promising youth in Belgium, to fabulous darling of Europe, to mud-splotched, hardened veteran of the bike-racing wars. Revealing photographs from private collections, the Merckx family, and European newspaper archives, Merckx 525 sheds new light on the greatest cyclist of all time. With authoritative text and keepsake production values, Merckx 525 digs deep to reveal the man behind the legend, cycling's incomparable Eddy Merckx.

LC Classification NumberGV1051.M43M47 2012