Frankenstein Scooters to Dracula’s Castle
Frankenstein Scooters to Dracula’s Castle by Martin Round, published by Fingers in Pies Publications in March 2014, is a unique travel narrative that combines adventure with personal reflection. The book follows the journey of the author and his family as they ride modified vintage scooters from the UK to Istanbul, taking an unconventional route through Romania. This edition spans 192 pages and is presented in English.
Readers will find a blend of travel experiences and practical insights, as Round shares his adventures alongside his son and friends. The narrative touches on various themes, including the challenges of long-distance travel on vintage scooters and the unexpected encounters along the way. With a mix of humor and candid observations, the book explores not only the logistics of their journey but also the broader context of life experiences, touching on topics such as history and culture.
Official synopsis Publisher
‘My family don’t do easy. Tracy and I ride vintage scooters: a Maicoletta and a Lambretta respectively, but not standard ones. Ours are unique, radically modified scooters fitted with motorcycle engines. Frankenstein’s monsters, built in a shed.
‘We are riding to Istanbul with our friend Dean on another Lambretta. Doing the trip one-up would be too easy, so his daughter is riding pillion and I’m taking my 11-year old son.
‘Straight to Turkey through Greece? Nope;too easy. Instead we are going via Romania. We’ll stop off at Vlad the Impaler’s house on the way, to see if he can come out to play. I’ll bring a Frisbee…’
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Sticky is a freelance writer, former editor of Scootering Magazine and best-selling author. This book is more than a travel journal; it’s the insightful out-pouring of a mind that’s been pickled in two-stroke fumes for thirty years.
Sex, murder, war, politics and religion – all these are briefly glossed over, before the book moves to more important subjects. How can you cross a continent on a vintage scooter without the wheels falling off; and more importantly, what to do when that happens.
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