"Uncle Jim" Reynolds is well known in Norton circles, and a true Norton enthusiast. Not only that, but he tends to do his homework- I can vouch for that, having been grilled by him myself.
This book is not just a picture book with a mixture of historical and studio photographs, but gives an insight into Norton's history. The chapters, though short, are a good introduction into Norton folklore for the Norton beginner, and the pictures mainly very nice.

The downfall, to me, are some little, annoying mistakes in some of the bikes photographed for this book- why does the Commando Interstate have the wrong tank transfers, why is the rear brake arm on the Fastback chromed, what happened to the exhaust pipe of that short stroke Manx..... But I am nitpicking to mask how much I enjoyed this shameless indulgence in nice pictures of very desirable motorcycles! 

Not a must have, but a pretty strong recommendation.