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Trade Catalog Hodaka the Complete Story of America’S Favorite Trail Bike Trade Catalog Hodaka The Complete Story of America’s Favorite Trail Bike • Showcases original artwork surrounding the most creatively marketed dirt bike • Complete history of the intercontinental creation of the 1960’s • Paul Stannard of Strictly Hodaka researched and collected original documents to create this book Synopsis Hodaka motorcycles were some of the most creatively marketed and designed motorcycles in America. Opening its doors in 1964, Hodaka is credited by some as starting the trail bike craze in the United States. The bike of choice for the hip young racer, the street-savvy hipster, or the 14-year-old boy’s favorite poster, these machines had colorful Media Campaign • Direct outreach to worldwide network of logos, advertising and terrifi c names. The • Publication coincides with 50th anniversary Hodaka fans done by Strictly Hodaka, the Combat Wombat, Road Toad, Dirt Squirt of Hodaka online nexus for all things Hodaka. and the fantastic Super Rat are all covered in detail in this new book from Ken Smith. • Heavy promotion of book in specialist • Appearances and signings at Even after the company meeting its demise media targeted at enthusiasts for vintage Barber Vintage Festival in October 2014, in the late 1970s, Hodaka Motorcycles are motorcycles. the world’s largest gathering of vintage still revered by dirt bike enthusiasts all over motorcycle enthusiasts. the world. More than 15 years in the making, • Author appearances and major promotion this exhaustively-researched tome contains in advertisement and direct customer • Author appearance on Jay Leno’s Garage, extensive details about the machines as outreach for launch of the book at 50th one of the most popular online motor well as a treasure trove of photographs, Anniversary celebration in late June 2014. enthusiast sites. advertisements, and graphics. Book Specifi cations About the Authors Also Available Author: Ken Smith Ken Smith became editor and part owner Hodaka Collector’s Edition $180 Foreword by: Paul Stannard of VMX Magazine, the world’s leading Format: Hardcover publication covering the vintage and classic Dimensions: 10 x 8.5 inches dirt bike scene. Page Count: 192 • Publisher: Octane Press ISBN-13: 978-1-937747-36-7 Paul Stannard is a Hodaka enthusiast who Publication Date: 07/01/2014 has been involved with the company for over $60.00 18 years. Stannard runs Strictly Hodaka, a parts business which source and make hard to fi nd parts for the legendary bike. AusTin’s own worldwide TrAde press www.oCTAnepress.Com • 512.334.9441 options, camping tips, and The Adventurous how to incorporate the Marine Highway System into your trip Motorcyclist’s are also part of the package. The content focuses on Guide to Alaska the Alaska dirt and paved Routes, Road Food, Dive Bars and highways, but also includes the Gearhead Destinations Canadian highways of interest as well as the Alaska Highway • Written with Phil Freeman, the from Dawson Creek, British foremost expert on motorcycle Columbia to Delta Junction, travel in Alaska Alaska. Created by author • Includes suggested riding Lee Klancher and long-time itineraries from fi ve days to Alaskan motorcycle tour guide three weeks, outlining activities Phil Freeman, this obsessively- and amenities along the way researched book combines unsurpassed detail on the best backroads in Alaska with • Suggests gear, emergency tools first-hand recommendations and proper attire for all Alaska for the best hotels, cabins, conditions. restaurants, and micro- breweries from a guide who Synopsis has visited every corner of Put one of the most knowledgable America’s wildest state. motorcycle tour guides in Alaska in your pocket with this witty, fun book that brings to life the best roads and off-beat destinations in the state. This colorful guide lists all the road routes in Alaska Awards Ongoing Promotions with recommended dirt road excursions 2013 IPBA Benjamin Franklin Silver Award • Included in gift bundles with other past mines, mountains and streams. The winner in Travel category. adventure motorcycle products. book includes ideal itineraries, the most interesting side roads, and great places to • Promotion to adventure motorcycle sleep, eat, and get off your bike to sightsee. enthusiast through web series, social Gear suggestions, motorcycle transport media and online chat forums. Book Specifi cations About the Authors Endorsements Authors: Lee Klancher and Phil Freeman Lee Klancher is a well-known author and “If you are even thinking about riding Alaska, Format: Softcover magazine contributor in the motorcycle travel get Lee and Phil’s book.” Dimensions: 6 x 9 inches space. The author of The Devil Can Ride — Paul H. Smith, AdvMoto Magazine Page Count: 224 (Motorbooks, May 2010) and Motorcycle Publisher: Octane Press Dream Garages (Motorbooks, October “The authors have designed this book for ISBN-13: 978-0-9829131-2-3 2009) has contributed words and images adventure motorcyclists or anyone who Publication Date: 07/01/2012 to more than 30 books as well as hundreds appreciates visiting the authentic portions $29.95 of magazines including Men’s Journal, of Alaska.” Motorcycle Escape, and Motorcyclist. — Vince Winkle, BMW Motorcycle Magazine Phil Freeman is a native Alaskan who has spent much of the past decade riding his native state (as well as most of the globe), both as owner of Motoquest Tours and exploring on his own. AusTin’s own worldwide TrAde press www.oCTAnepress.Com • 512.334.9441 Adventure Motorcycle Calendar 2015 • Features destinations from Siberia and Kurzmenistan to the Colorado Rockies and Moab, Utah. • The largest US and European motorcycle magazines have done entire issues on the sport. • Adventure motorcycling is photogenic, exciting and well-played in the media. Synopsis Exploring the world on today’s modern Featured Photographers Sephi Bergerson is a professional adventure motorcycles offers the opportunity Gregor Halinda took his fi rst photograph at photographer, unrepentant traveler, to see some of the most spectacular corners 12 years old, a career was born. Halinda got motorcycle enthusiast and Rolling Stones of the globe. In this stunning calendar, his photojournalism degree and moved to super-fan. He has written several books photographers from around the world have New York. He studied under Gregory Heisler, and runs his own commercial photography captured incredible vistas from mountain learning about digital photography. Halinda business. tops, desert fl oors, and coastal roadways. went on to open his own studio in Soho. These remote destinations were visited by Halinda is an award winning photographer Rene Cormier is author of The University of adventure motorcycles, which are some of the and avid motorcyclist. Gravel Roads, which chronicles his motorcycle most capable off-road vehicles in existence. ride around the world. Cormier and his wife Whether you love motorcycles, travel, or Miquel Silvestre is a Spanish traveler and split their time between North America and remote places, this visually captivating writer. He was born in Denia and grew up hosting motorcycle tours in southern Africa. calendar is sure to provide a full year of fascinated with the world and travel. His inspiration. images are widly published and has written several Spanish novels. Calendar Specifi cations About the Author Media Campaign Author: Lee Klancher Lee Klancher is a well-known author and • Extensive outreach to motorcycle retailers Format: Calendar magazine contributor in the motorcycle travel and journalists Dimensions: 17 x 11.5 inches space. The author of The Devil Can Ride Page Count: 24 (Motorbooks, May 2010) and Motorcycle • Heavily promoted to large adventure Publisher: Octane Press Dream Garages (Motorbooks, October motorcycling social groups Images: 24 Color Images 2009) has contributed words and images ISBN-13: 978-1-937747-38-1 to more than 30 books as well as hundreds • Holiday specials promoted on chat boards Publication Date: 08/01/2014 of magazines including Men’s Journal, and motorcycle forums $15.99 Motorcycle Escape, and Motorcyclist. AusTin’s own worldwide TrAde press www.oCTAnepress.Com • 512.334.9441 Custom Motorcycles Bike EXIF Calendar 2015 • Bike EXIF is the world’s most popular motorcycle website with more than 1.25 million visitors per month. • Doubled the print run for 2014, expecting more popularity for 2015. • This year’s calendar is sponsored by Revzilla. Each copy comes with a coupon code for $10 dollars off toward online purchase. With the help of local craftsmen at an auto Featured Bikes interior shop, a machinist and a wheel January - BMW R100T Synopsis maker, Bill was able to create a thoroughly Feburary - Honda CB Cafe Racer The bikes featured in the Bike EXIF Calendar impressive bike. Another commonality of all March - Moto Guzzi V50 Monza 2015 were crafted by artisan builders the builders was their focus to do whatever April - Kawasaki Kamikaze Cafe Racer from around the world. They stem from necessary to achieve their vision of the May - Laverda 750 varied backgrounds and take distinctive perfect bike. For Christian Schwarzenlander June - Honda CB Cafe Racer approaches, but all produce brilliant results. of ExesoR this meant sourcing the basis July - Triumph Bonneville For the guys at Wrenchmonkees this meant for his Honda CB Café Racer on eBay for August - The Sprintbeemer drawing upon 16 years of experience to a mere $340.00. In contrast, Max Hazan September - Honda XL 500 produce a unique and stunning Laverda crafted his Harley Ironhead entirely from October - Kawasaki W650 Scrambler 750. In the case of Bill Costello, his BMW scratch “to build without compromising November - BMW R1200S R100T Custom was only his second build. the design.” December - Suzuki ST400 Calendar Specifi cations About the Author Media Campaign Author: Chris Hunter Chris Hunter of New Zealand started • Extensive outreach to motorcycle journalists Format: Calendar Bike EXIF to showcase the world’s coolest Dimensions: 17 x 11.5 inches café racer motorcycles, race bikes, concept • PR outreach and sample copies sent to all Page Count: 26 bikes and style icons.
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