Iron and Lace has been the gold standard for custom motorcycle photography since the early 1990s, and this edition delivers everything that has kept it at the top. Photographer Jim Gianatsis pairs some of the most respected custom bike builders in the country with beautiful centerfold models, shot with the same precision he brings to professional motorsports and automotive work. The bikes span the full range of American custom culture, from Jesse James of West Coast Choppers and Paul Yaffee Originals to Ron Baldonado's 1953 Hydra Glide Panhead and a factory Harley-Davidson XR750 Dirt Track Racer. Calendar Kitten and Guess Girl Bella Monroe appears throughout, worked naturally into the compositions rather than treated as an afterthought. Here's what's inside:
- 13 large-format images pairing world-class custom motorcycles with centerfold models
- 16-month coverage from September 2026 through December 2027
- 15x15 inch pages printed on high-quality art board for superior image clarity
- Wire spiral binding with hang hook for easy display in a garage, office, or workshop
- Monthly grids with ample note space, weeks starting on Sunday
Gianatsis shoots these machines the way an automotive photographer works a car reveal, with studio-quality lighting, clean compositions, and no corners cut on production. Several builders featured here have appeared in major motorcycle publications and televised build competitions, and seeing their work at this scale is a different experience than a magazine spread. For anyone who follows custom motorcycle culture, this is a genuinely good gift. It works for the Harley rider who already has everything, for someone new to the custom scene, or for a fan of Gianatsis's photography specifically. The FastDates.com catalog has been building this brand for decades, and the quality is consistent enough to make it a reliable pick year after year.
