Lee klancher, author and photographer, highlights the new book red tractors 195820,as well as the case ih magnum tractor calendar. The beautiful book also is encyclopedic, containing examples of every model line built by john deere since 1919. The authoritative guide to all the fourwheeldrive tractors under the case ih banner. Sep 30, 20 lee klancher is a writer and photographer specializing in testosteronefueled topics. He is bestknown for his awardwinning books and calendars covering farm tractors, including red tractors and red 4wd tractors. Rumely oil pull had one of the most repsected engines in farm tractors, and earned that reputation with solid reliability, power that exceeded the advertised ratings, and by burning cheap fuel kerosene. Check out these farm tractor books that focus on the international harvester line. The official guide to international harvester and caseih tractors in the modern era on sale july 20, lee photographed 60 tractors in a hectic nineday tour designed for maximum opportunities at the greatest possible efficiency. He has rented an abandoned air force base to create a book cover, and built. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Apr 10, 2018 red 4wd tractors 19572017 by lee klancher. He has rented an abandoned air force base to create a book cover, and built a custom 20x40foot studio to photograph 30 of the most.
Red tractors 19582018 is a complete reprint of red tractors 195820 and then some. This book has the same content as tractor, just with a different color on the cover for those that bleed red. Lee klancher art of the tractor coloring book bike exif custom motorcycles 2021 red 4wd tractors 1957 2017 victory motorcycles 1998. Rory day, classic tractor magazine rory day, classic tractor magazine. His writing and photography has appeared in thirteen books, a dozen largeformat calendars, and hundreds of feature magazine articles. The heartland innovation, groundbreaking machines, midnight schemes, secret garages, and farmyard geniuses that mechanized agriculture. The book includes the exciting story of the creation of the caseih magnum, an innovative machine that blends some of the great engineering done by. Images of tractors and equipment by author and photographer lee klancher.
Lee klancher has 56 books on goodreads with 701 ratings. Lee klancher s most popular book is adventurous motorcyclists guide to alaska. Special limited edition red cover tractor book by lee klancher. Octane press lee klancher shifts into high gear to get another. The authoritative guide to international harvester and case ih tractors. This detailed coloring book features 36 sketches of all the most popular collectible. The book is 10 34 high, 12 14 wide, and 1 58 thick. Booktopia has red 4wd tractors 1957 2017, highhorsepower allwheeldrive tractors from international harvester, steiger, case and case ih by lee. Classic tractor fever host brian baxter talks to lee klancher, author and photographer about why he writes about classic tractors. The authoritative guide to international harvester and case ih farm tractors in the modern era. Lee klancher and randy leffingwell work very well with each other on the information part of the history and the photos are helpful in more ways than one especially on the original tractor to help people that are restoring them. Naturally, when his latest book, red 4wd tractors, was published in september 2017, he pitched the show for another appearance, but this time.
Click here expertise writer, photographer and publisher at octane press has. The book includes stories of the butcher shop where john deere secretly designed a completely new line of 4 and 6cylinder tractors, to the skullduggery and corporate raiding that took place in fields and back lots as company agents schemed to discover what their dirty ol competitors had up their sleeves. As an editor and publisher, he has overseen the development of some of the mostrespected and bestselling books in the transportation niche. Case and case ih is told in dramatic fashion in this authoritative guide. His work appears in red power, heritage iron and several wellrespected books about farmall and international harevester tractors. There are only 100 of these books published, numbered from 501 to 600. With fresh perspective from the engineers, industrial designers and others who actually built the tractors, as well as more than 700 archival images, prototype drawings and klancher s glorious photos of restored tractors, this. A collaboration between author lee klancher and photographer randy leffingwell has resulted in a beaut of a book all in all, a handsome new look at a classic piece of americana. Light takes center stage in the 2021 edition of your favorite tractor calendar. Farmall tractors by lee klancher 1995 enthusiast color series isbn 0879389869. Lee klancher ceo and founder octane press linkedin. Designed for ages 48, these books are ideal for the kid obsessed with tractors, equipment or the farm.
Typical of the fine photography throughout red combines and red tractors, this. The authoritative guide to international harvester and case ih tractors lee klancher on. Tractor books by lee klancher this rollicking ride into machine history follows the innovators, entrepreneurs and hucksters who transformed our world with farm machines. With interviews of engineers and executives, the book covers how the 40 and 60 series were created, and thoroughly covers the red tractors from the 1960s through the 1980s. This rollicking ride into machine history follows the innovators, entrepreneurs and hucksters who transformed our world with farm machines. Books by lee klancher author of adventurous motorcyclist. Authored by lee klancher and the team of talented contributors who created the awardwinning red tractors 195820, this through and entertaining book is another captivating volume sure to. Case ih farm tractors in the modern era by lee klancher, kenneth updike, oscar h. The stars of the show are incredible images made by lee klancher in a 30x20foot photo studio built in an abandoned aircraft hangar at the half century of farm progress show. The first copies of red 4wd tractors were shipped to the show grounds. Books by lee klancher author of adventurous motorcyclists. Farm collector detailed captions combine with vibrant pictures to make legendary farmall tractors a fullscale appreciation of the art of farm machinery at its best. The red tractor book edition provides a well of knowledge about all the big tractor brands ands will be an enjoyable read for any one who loves tractors.
His books red tractors 195820 and red combines 19152015 chronicle the history of farm equipment with an emphasis on the engineering, design, and cultural influences that created them. This is a sneak peak at the images coming for the book red tractors 195820 by lee klancher, oscar h. Featuring tractors from the walter and bruce keller collection. The authoritative guide to international harvester and case ih tractors by lee klancher and kenneth updike overview this awardwinning history of international harvester and case ih tractors includes data and photos of every model built from 1958, as well as indepth information about how these tractors were designed. Red 4wd tractors 1957 2017, highhorsepower allwheeldrive. His books have won several awards, including benjamin franklin awards for the adventurous motorcyclists guide to alaska, red tractors 195820, and red combines 19152015. Buy special limited edition red cover tractor book by lee klancher. A book junkie and an obsessive student of his craft, lee has also taught writing and photography at the minneapolis college of art and design. My photography features independent artisans including motorcycle builders, mechanics, and farmers as well as interesting tractors, motorcycles. Chevrolet blazer for sale in lynnwood, wa test drive at. Author lee klancher shortly after opening that box. Starting with the development of early fourwheeldrive systems at international harvester, the book traces the evolution and design some of the most powerful and. Farmall tractors by lee klancher 1995 enthusiast color series isbn 0879389869 5 out of 5 stars 1 1 product ratings farmall tractors by lee klancher 1995 enthusiast color series isbn 0879389869.
The book includes stories about the neverbeforeseen tx178 engineforward design by international harvester in the 1970s as well as fresh insight on the creation of the magnum and a look at early ih prototypes and several of the amazing titan and mogul prairie tractors. Case, international harvester, and case ih machines. It covers mostly ih, steiger, case, and case ih, with some coverage of hough, and ford and allis chalmers tractors made by steiger. Red 4wd tractors 19572017 by lee klancher case ih edition. Lots of good information about development and some history going back to late 19th century. Victory motorcycles won a silver award in the reference category of the 2019 benjamin franklin awards.
With interviews of engineers and executives, the book covers how the 40 and 60 series were created, and thoroughly covers the red tractors from the 1960s. Hear from lee himself about his new 224page book, tractor. All the 4wd models from international harvester, case, steiger, and case ih are shown. Written by lee klancher and the same team that created the awardwinning books red tractors 195820 and red combines 19152015, this book is a musthave for any tractor and farming history enthusiast. Favorite subjects include farmall tractors, dream garages, motorcycle racers, old farm tractors, and breweries. Lee klancher is a photographer and writer who has contributed words and images to more than 30 books, as well as dozens of national magazines, including mens journal, draft, and motorcyclist. Legendary farmall tractors is probably the most accurate and thought out book about my favorite brand of tractors. We talk with lee klancher about his new book red 4wd tractors. Sep 04, 2018 lee klancher, author of the popular red tractor book series, has a new book coming this month. They explain how farm equipment helps farmers feed the world.
With interviews of engineers and executives, the book. The story of the fourwheeldrive tractors built by steiger, international harvester, j. Red 4wd tractors by lee klancher community farm collector. The 384page book includes extensive coverage of tractors built worldwide, and features neverbeforepublished images and concept drawings of international harvester and caseih prototype and concept vehicles. Sep 01, 2017 the book is 10 34 high, 12 14 wide, and 1 58 thick. Lee klancher tells history of old farm life with photographs.
Jan 10, 2021 new hardcover book red 4wd tractors 19572017 case ih edition by lee klancher highhorsepower fourwheeldrive tractors from international harvester, steiger, j. Lee klancher s original photography showcases red tractors in the field, the shed, and the shop, bathed in morning sun and starlight. The twocylinder engine had a 10inch bore and 12inch stroke and ran at 375 rpm. Limited edition red cover tractor book by lee klancher. Serial number edition book 501 of 600 limited edition only 100 printed.
Shop, watch video walkarounds and compare prices on chevrolet blazer listings in lynnwood, wa. Red tractors presents a thorough history of ih tractors from the 560 and 460 to the 50 series, as well as case ih tractors from the early magnum to the present day. Red tractors is without question the most comprehensive and lavish book ever produced on post1958 ih tractors and the case ih models that followed in 1985. He has rented an abandoned air force base to create a book cover, and built a custom 20x40foot studio to photograph 30 of the most valuable john deeres in private hands. The same team that created the awardwinning books red tractors 195820 and red combines 19152015 created this book, and notable new contributors include sherry schaefer editor of heritage iron magazine and noted historian jim allen. The book has a leather cover, packaged in a beautiful clam shell case with an authentic international harvester serial number plate. This visually stunning work blends tractors photographed in custombuilt studios with concept drawings and behindthescenes looks at how the machines were designed and built. Lee klancher, author and photographer, highlights the new book red tractors 195820,as well as the case ih magnum tractor calendar and farmall tractor cale. Farm tractor books to add to your bookshelf community.
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