The Scooter Bible is an entertaining and authoritative photographic history of the little motorbikes that could, beginning with the first scooter in 1902 and continuing right through to modern electric scooters.
Eric Dregni Ordine dei libri
Eric Dregni crea narrazioni avvincenti che esplorano gli aspetti bizzarri e spesso trascurati della cultura e della vita quotidiana. La sua scrittura è caratterizzata da un'acuta osservazione, umorismo e un profondo apprezzamento per le peculiarità che rendono uniche le diverse società. Attingendo ai suoi ampi viaggi ed esperienze, Dregni invita i lettori in viaggi attraverso paesaggi diversi, scoprendo i dettagli affascinanti che danno forma alla connessione umana. La sua voce distintiva offre una prospettiva rinfrescante, rendendo il suo lavoro sia acuto che molto divertente.
- 2022
- 2021
A journey to uncover Norway's supposed bliss unfolds as a comic travelogue exploring what truly makes Norwegians happy—and whether that happiness is transferable. Frequently topping the World Happiness Report, Norway raises questions about the nature of its contentment. Eric Dregni, having previously lived in the country his great-great-grandfather fled, is skeptical. When his son Eilif was born, they received generous benefits from the Norwegian government, but Dregni wonders if happiness extends beyond a robust welfare system, especially during the long, sunless winters. When Eilif turns fifteen, they return to Norway to investigate. Their visit in May, a month of festivals and endless daylight, reveals both the joy and the high cost of living, prompting them to stay with friends and family. This arrangement provides insight into the Norwegian model of democratic socialism, which minimizes economic disparity. They learn about the cultural principles contributing to local happiness, such as environmentalism, which promotes flyskam (flight shame) and encourages vacations in family cabins, alongside hefty taxes on gas guzzlers. Through community volunteerism (dugnad) and a “slow” lifestyle (sakte), they explore the complexities of Norwegian identity, including the commodification of Viking history and the darker aspects of Black Metal music. This unique father-son adventure invites readers to ponder whether Norwegian happiness
- 2019
Die Vespa war von Anfang an weit mehr als ein preiswertes Transportmittel. Der Motorroller aus Pontedera brachte mit der gewonnenen Fahrfreiheit ein neues Lebensgefühl der Jugendlichen zum Ausdruck und wurde bald zur Kultmarke über Italiens Grenzen hinaus. Zahllose Prominente begeisterten sich ebenso dafür, egal ob Audrey Hepburn, Ursula Andres, John Wayne, Brad Pitt oder James Dean, nicht zu vergessen, die britische Mod-Szene in den 1960er Jahren! Motorlegenden. Das Buch bietet ein breites, buntes und kultiges Kaleidoskop mit viel Zeitkolorit und Lifestyle rund um den trendigen Motorroller aus Italien.
- 2012
Weird Minnesota
- 256pagine
- 9 ore di lettura
Hail Minnesota for its strange sites, bizarre history, and peculiar folks! Come along and climb the Witch's Tower, sit down in a two-story outhouse, and spend a night in the Drunk Tank at the JailHouse Historic Inn. Then go gape at the country's largest collection of underwear. After all that, relax at the Bowling Hall of Fame. This new paperback version of Weird Minnesota is a wild and wacky trip you'll never forget.
