Stephen Davison Livres

150 stunning photographs charting the career of Irish motorbike legend Martin Finnegan.

The narrative captures the remarkable journey of the Dunlop family, renowned figures in motor racing, through the lens of photo-journalist Stephen Davison. Chronicling their lives since the 1970s, it highlights their unwavering passion for racing amidst Northern Ireland's tumultuous backdrop. The Dunlops, embodying the spirit of self-made champions, faced both exhilarating triumphs and heartbreaking losses, with Davison as a dedicated observer of their evolution from humble beginnings to legendary status at iconic events like the North-West 200 and the Isle of Man TT.

Available for the first time in paperback, this is a vivid and uncompromising portrait of road racing by the sport's number one photographer.

Available in paperback for the first time, and with a stunning new cover, Beautiful Danger is a perfect gift for all road racing fans.

In the many years since Joey Dunlop's untimely death, his stature has only grown. One of the racing world's most successful riders, and certainly its leading role-model, he is sorely missed by bike enthusiasts everywhere. Joey Dunlop's racing career began in 1969, and his yellow helmet and number 3 bike quickly became synonymous with high-octane wins. He was one of the most exciting riders the sport has ever seen, drawing huge crowds to the Isle of Man TT races and to every other course he raced. Joey received an MBE for his motorcycling prowess; his racing record remains unsurpassed: twenty-six wins in twenty-five years at the TT races, and five times World Champion. On 2 July 2000 the forty-eight-year-old rider crashed during a race in the republic of Estonia. The death of Joey Dunlop triggered an unparalleled emotional response as the sporting world and his fans openly mourned his passing. He is still revered as a motorcycling legend. This book looks at Joey Dunlop's legacy and captures the rider, the family man, the winner, the humanitarian - the person behind the legend that is the 'King of the Roads'. With previously unseen photographs and updated introduction and legacy chapters, this book is a real celebration of Joey Dunlop's life and career from the public glories to the private moments.