Taking it to the Limit (Hardcover)

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Taking It To The Limit – Peter Starr includes one hour of Behind the Scenes insight and film clips from Starrs collection of motorcycle films as SPEED TVs

Peter Starrs personal journey in making some of the most acclaimed, award-winning motorcycle films starring some of the worlds greatest riders including: Kenny Roberts, Mike Hailwood, Wayne Rainey, Eddie Lawson, Freddie Spencer, Roger DeCoster, Russ Collins, Barry Sheene, Steve Baker, David Bailey, Bob Hannah, Marty Smith, Jay Springsteen, Ricky Graham, Bubba Shobert, Scotty Parker, Gary Scott, Bruce Penhall and a cast of thousands.

The stars of Starrs films read like the whos who of motorcycling from that era. This is truly a Behind the Scenes book with stories about how history was made in races all over the USA and Europe. Over 500 photographs explore, examine and preserve that this golden era from 1973 – 1993.

Also included is a compendium 60 minute DVD which shows Peter Starr being interviewed by Speed TVs Brian Drebber where Starr gets to talk about key aspects of some of his films and then show film clips from the over 40 motorcycle films that Starr made in the 20 year period, including the famous clips of Kenny Robert return to the Mile Dirt tracks in 1985 and Mike Hailwoods return to the Isle of Man in 1977. This DVD further illustrates the significant contribution Peter Starr made to the world of motorcycle racing.

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