Taking in the View

"Taking in the View - Life from a Scooter" tells of my journey over the past 40 years. Covering music, fashion, the optimism of youth and the grittiness of life, teenage subculture of the 1980s, Lambretta and Vespa scooters, racing, travel, friendships and memories, it will entertain both scooter people and the uninitiated alike.

Reviews

"It is said that everyone has a book inside them and in Taking in the View, Mark Bennett has proved that the saying is true....I'm a voracious reader and this isn't just one of the best scooter-related books I've read in a long time, it's one of the best books I have ever devoured....If anyone asks what it is about scooters that draws you to them, this is the book that'll explain it all" Stan Bates, Editor of Scootering magazine.; "Sometimes books like this from a new author can feel a bit amateurish and can be littered with lots of mistakes that jump out as you read them but not so in this case. It’s a well-written, nicely designed book with plenty of images of rallies, scooters, events, travel, gigs, flyers and memorabilia....If you’re a rider you’ll relate to some of the challenges faced in the name of keeping a vintage scooter on the road – or getting one home from faraway places after a breakdown. Even if you’re not a scooterist you’ll enjoy his tales of standing out from a crowd" Iggy Grainger, online magazine ScooterLab.UK.; "I really enjoyed the trip down memory lane and Mark's account of the social history and music of his youth" Ann Murphy Scooternova magazine.; "This book will serve as an inspiration and guide to other scooterists in many different ways. It also provides a historical insight into the life of the classic scooter rider and showcases the highlights and pitfalls of living life on two wheels....If you enjoy reading and learning about other people's experiences, then you need to purchase a copy now" Mau Spencer, online magazine Classic Scooter Archive.