Biker -Truth and Myth: How the Original Cowboy of the Road Became the Easy Rider of the Silver Screen
by
Bill Osgerby
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Paperback Book Details
- 176 Pages' Paperback
- Illustrated in Color and B&W
- Released: October 1, 2005
- Originally Released: 2005
- Publisher: The Lyons Press
Authors:
Author: | Bill Osgerby |
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Description by OLDIES.com:
Osgerby proves that biker groups are no longer limited to gangs of hell-raisers. For one thing, a lot more women now ride with the wind in their hair as well, and thousands of bikers ride across the country for special charity events. But don't be fooled; the rebellious riders do still exist, and Biker gives equal time to the darker side of being a biker, exploring connections with the criminal underworld and the increasingly violent reality of rival motorcycle gangs.
Loaded with a mix of vintage and contemporary illustrations, old movie stills, posters, and magazine shots, Biker offers a clever breakdown of motorcycle culture, both in real life and popular cultural myth. With a wealth of information--including chapters on "The Last American Hero," "The Making of the Myth," "The Biker Movie," "Bikes and the Counterculture," "Women and Motorcycle Culture," "Global Brotherhood," "Bikers at War," and "The Iron Horse Corral"--Biker is surely a book everyone will get revved up about.
Product Info
- ISBN: 1592288413
- EAN: 9781592288410
- Shipping Weight: 12.00/lbs (approx)
- International Shipping: 1 item