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Bicycle Diaries
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Bicycle Diaries by David Byrne - the frontman of the legendaryTalking Heads - is an enchanting traveloguefrom a cult figure in contemporary music. Featuring anew introduction by the author.
Bicycle Diaries by David Byrne - the frontman of the legendary Talking Heads - is an enchanting travelogue from a cult figure in contemporary music. Featuring a new introduction by the author.
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'Byrne comes across like a post-punk Michael Palin.' - The Times
'An engaging book; part-diary, part-manifesto.' - Observer
Bicycle Diaries by David Byrne, co-founder of the group Talking Heads, explores his unique immersion into urban landscapes around the world through cycling. Since the 1980s, Byrne has used a bicycle as his principal means of transportation. He even takes a folding bicycle on tour, riding through cities like London, Berlin, Buenos Aires, Istanbul, Manila, New York, Detroit, and San Francisco.
The view from his bike seat has provided him with a panoramic window on urban life globally. This book is an enchanting celebration of bike riding and the rewards of observing the world from the vantage point of a bicycle. Readers gain incredible insight into what Byrne sees and ponders as he pedals through these diverse metropolitan areas.
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Bicycle Diaries by David Byrne offers a unique perspective on cities around the world through the author's travels. Reviewers have praised the book for its insightful observations and engaging narrative. Byrne's reflective writing style and keen eye for detail create a captivating exploration of urban life, mixing travel memoir with philosophical musings.
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ISBN: 9780571371266
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 06 May 2021
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Faber & Faber
Edition: Main
Audience: General / adult
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Spine width: 19.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 253g
Pages: 320
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About the Author
David Byrne was born in Dumbarton, Scotland, in 1952. Heis primarily known as the musician who co-founded thegroup Talking Heads (1976-88), and has also been involvedin an array of music, theatre, art and film projects - includingwork with Brian Eno, Thwyla Tharp, Robert Wilson,Jonathan Demme and Bernardo Bertolucci - as well as StopMaking Sense (1984) and the theatre piece about ImeldaMarcos, Here Lies Love, presented at the National Theatre.He has received Grammy, Oscar and Golden Globe awardsand has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.He currently lives in New York.
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