The book, The World Of Motorcycles: An Illustrated Encyclopedia (Volume 1 ABC/Bel) was the first in a series of British reference works on motorcycles.  This first publication takes a look at the following: 1) The Machines; 2) The Men; 3) The Sport; 4) The Tracks and 5) The Blueprint.  The Machines takes a look at all the famous marques, prospering and defunct, complete with road reports on current models.  The Blueprint reveals the intricate workings of the motorcycle in fascinating technical detail.  The Men reviews both the legendary riders along with the clubs and fans that have made the motorcycle a "cult".  The Sport highlights the famous races both on and off road.  The Tracks reviews both the famous and infamous race venues around the world.  The major sections of this book are as follows: 1) Introduction; 2) Glossary; 3) Conversion Charts; 4) The Machines including ABC, Ace, Aermacchi, AJS, AJW, Ariel, Bat & Batavus; 5) The Blueprint includes Acceleration, Aerodynamics, Anti-theft devices, Balance, Battery & Bearings; 6) The Men includes Aberg, Agostini, Aldana, Allan, Andersson, H., Andersson, K., Andrews, Asby, Autrey, Baker, Banks & Bauer; 7) The Workshop looks at Bearing replacement; 8) The Sport includes Anglo-American Transatlantic Series - Challenge Cup, Austrian Grand Prix, Auto-Cycle Union and Belgian Grand Prix and 9) The Law looks at Bad-weather riding.  In addition to an informative narrative, "The World Of Motorcycles: An Illustrated Encyclopedia (Volume 1 ABC/Bel)" includes the following features: 1) Approximately 35 black and white photographs; 2) About 120 color photographs; 3) 7 black and white illustrations and 4) 17 color illustrations.  This book is sure to appeal to any motorcycle enthusiast or historian.  This book is 120 pages and is in very good condition.  The editor is Ian Ward with Brian Inne (editorial director).  Edition published in 1977.