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Bicycle Diaries David Byrne

Bicycle Diaries By David Byrne

Bicycle Diaries by David Byrne


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Summary

A celebration of bike riding - of the rewards of seeing the world at bike level. It gives the reader an insight into what the author is seeing and thinking as he pedals around cities such as London, Berlin, Buenos Aires, Istanbul, Manila, New York, and San Francisco.

Bicycle Diaries Summary

Bicycle Diaries by David Byrne

Since the early 1980s, David Byrne has been riding a bicycle as his principal means of transportation in New York City. A few years later he discovered folding bikes, and starting taking them with him on music tour overseas, and experienced a sense of liberation as he pedaled around many of the world's principal cities. The point of view from his bike seat has given Byrne a panoramic window on urban life over the last thirty years as he has cycled round cities such as London, Berlin, Buenos Aires, Istanbul, Manila, New York, and San Francisco. From music and the visual arts, to globalisation, politics, the nature of creative work, fashion and art, this book gives the reader an incredible insight into what Byrne is seeing and thinking as he pedals around these cities. Filled with intimate photographs, incredible musical stories and a powerful ecological message, this is a enchanting celebration of bike riding - of the rewards of seeing the world at bike level.

About David Byrne

David Byrne was born in Dumbarton, Scotland, in 1952, and attended Rhode Island School of Design and Maryland Institute College of Art. He is primarily known as the musician who co-founded the group Talking Heads (1976-88), and has also been involved in an array of music, theatre, art and film projects, including work with Brian Eno, Thwyla Tharp, Robert Wilson, Jonathan Demme and Bernardo Bertolucci. He currently lives in New York.

Additional information

GOR001797110
9780571241026
0571241026
Bicycle Diaries by David Byrne
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Faber & Faber
2009-08-06
208
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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