Behind the books

Made for people
who love the subject.

Stories to discover. Details to notice.
A page for your own imagination.

Russell Cummings, creator of Legends in Line Art
Meet the author

Russell
Cummings

Creator of Legends in Line Art
A note from Russell

A garage of possibilities.

I’m Russell Cummings, the creator of Legends in Line Art. Boats, planes, trains, automobiles and bikes all capture my imagination. I love their shapes, their engineering and the stories behind them.

Over the years, my own collection of “toys” has included V8 Fords, a BMW M3, an Audi Quattro, small yachts and multiple motorcycles. These machines are much more than subjects on a page to me. They are things to get out and enjoy.

Motorcycling is a big part of my life. I ride around 30,000 to 40,000 km a year, so my passion for bikes gets plenty of time on the road.

That enthusiasm is at the heart of these books. I want to share the details that make each machine special and give you the freedom to make it your own. Pick a favourite, put the kettle on and enjoy a little time with the things you love.

“A purple Bonneville? Your book, your call.”

From Russell’s introduction to Iconic Motorcycles Colouring Book.

The interest comes first

A familiar shape.
A story worth knowing.

A tank, a sweeping bonnet or an aircraft silhouette can make you look twice. The books make room for that curiosity through subject histories, technical profiles and illustrations.

The website adds colouring ideas and visual references. The stories stay in the book. The colours are up to you.

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