The Radavist

Camera Corner Photo Book

The Radavist Camera Corner Photo Book is a hardcover mountain bike history photo book that documents the pre-“mountain bike” era in 1970s Marin County—when riders on balloon-tire bikes discovered the fun (and speed) of bombing fire roads long before the sport had a name.

Shot by early trailblazer Wende Cragg on a Nikkormat SLR, Camera Corner pairs a curated set of never-before-seen images—scanned and post-processed to modern standards—with Cragg’s own writing, adding first-person context that makes the roots of off-road cycling feel immediate and relevant to today’s riders.

• Previously unpublished photo archive - Fresh perspective on early off-road riding culture and the bikes that helped shape modern mountain biking
• Modern scanning and post-processing - Cleaner detail and consistent color for a photo-forward book that rewards repeat viewing
• Wende Cragg’s original writing - First-person storytelling that adds depth beyond captions and turns the book into a true historical record
• Hardcover, full-color format - 10" x 10.5" size with 208 pages for a substantial coffee-table display and gift-worthy presentation
• Printed in Canada - High-quality production suited to long-term collecting and shop or home display