MotoRacing Books

08/30/2024

Reminder: Purchase a copy of “Superbike: An Illustrated Early History,” co-authored by Kevin Cameron and John Owens, from superbikebook.com.

FYI: The display face is Wolpe Tempest, and the text face is Trivia Serif 10.

08/10/2024

Not quite life size, but it’s close. What’s on your wall?



Order a copy of “Superbike: An Illustrated Early History,” signed by co-authors Kevin Cameron and John Owens, at superbikebook.com.

06/19/2024

John L. Stein reviewed “Superbike: An Illustrated Early History,” co-authored by Kevin Cameron and John Owens, for the July/August issue of Motorcycle Classics magazine.

“The types of images that attracted Owens’ attention, reproduced to the exquisite level that they are in this volume, put this book number one in a category of one. It is that special.”

Order a copy of the book, signed by Cameron and Owens, at superbikebook.com.

06/04/2024

“Containing an expansive array of Owens’ stunning black-and-white photography—action, people, and bits and pieces—along with fascinating companion text for each by Cameron, Superbike is a gritty look at the first decade of professional Superbike racing, a must-have for anyone who considers themselves a fan.”

AMA Editorial Director Mitch Boehm reviewed “Superbike: An Illustrated Early History,” co-authored by Kevin Cameron and John Owens, in the June issue of American Motorcyclist.

06/03/2024

June special! Father’s Day is Sunday, June 16. Order a copy of “Superbike: An Illustrated Early History,” and co-authors Kevin Cameron and John Owens will provide a personalized message.

“Superbike: An Illustrated Early History,” written by Kevin Cameron with photography by John Owens — Special edition signed by Kevin Cameron and John Owens. JUNE SPECIAL — $80.00 + shipping and handling — PERFECT FATHER’S DAY GIFT!

05/23/2024

“The Baldwin/Schlachter battle was historic, and I for one do not have a good image of the pair together – I think I was conserving film for F1. But finally, thanks to the new Superbike book, I have seen the great image I knew must exist of that memorable dispute for the SBK win.”

Read Colin Fraser’s reflective review of “Superbike: An Illustrated Early History,” co-authored by Kevin Cameron and John Owens, at Inside Motorcycles.

I first met John Owens in the infield at Daytona International Speedway during Bike Week practice in 1979. I guessed John was from the U.K., given his fair comp

05/17/2024

“Enthusiasts of mechanical engineering and design will appreciate Cameron’s explanations of changes to everything from carburetors to calipers to cams and valve-to-piston clearance, all details that enrich the narrative told through Owens’ photos.”

Read Wendy Pojmann’s review of “Superbike: An Illustrated Early History” on The Vintagent website.

In an age of continuously scrolling images, it's refreshing to enjoy printed books with photographs that deserve careful study

04/08/2024

Thanks to everyone who bid at Iconic Motorbikes on the copy of “Superbike: An Illustrated Early History.” The winning bid was $625, all of which will go to Back on Track to help support injured motorcycle racers and their families.

If you would like to purchase a copy of the book, co-authored by Kevin Cameron and John Owens, please place your order at superbikebook.com.

04/01/2024

“Together, they created not just a symphony of art and copy, but a magnum opus of how Superbike racing—an American original—began.”

Read Sean Bice’s review of “Superbike: An Illustrated Early History,” co-authored by Kevin Cameron and John Owens, on the MotoAmerica website.

Quite often in movies and TV shows, when the viewer is taken back to an earlier time in the protagonist’s life or when it is necessary to tell the back story that led up to the current time, the use of black-and-white footage or photos convey the past. Also, if a dream sequence is portrayed, […]

03/30/2024

Buy a book, support injured racers: Iconic Motorbikes is selling a copy of “Superbike: An Illustrated Early History,” signed by co-authors Kevin Cameron and John Owens. All proceeds from the sale will go to Back on Track, a nonprofit founded by the “Class of ’79” to provide financial support for injured racers and their families.

Santa Monica, California - “The most beautiful and concrete techno-artistic record of motorcycle racing I have ever read.” —Mark Hoyer, Cycle World

03/14/2024

“As I watched the latent image on the paper slowly come to life, I was astonished. That was one of the coolest things I had ever seen.” —John Owens

Order a copy of “Superbike: An Illustrated Early History,” signed by co-authors Owens and Kevin Cameron, at superbikebook.com.