To its many followers throughout the world, Harley-Davidson is not just a brand of motorcycle but a way of life. This spectacularly illustrated volume explores the long and illustrious history of the company and showcases all the best models, from early classics to the finest examples of the customizer's art. In over a hundred years of history it has built a reputation not just for making great motorcycles but for making bikes with that extra something which makes it more than a beautifully engineered vehicle, but a way of life. This spectacular volume tells the story of Harley-Davidson and reveals its many secrets, describing the evolution of the company and the great bikes that won it resounding fame.