CIRCLES BOOKS David Byrne "Bicycle Diaries"

Exploring world cities by bicycle: An urban observation essay by musician David Byrne.

As music fans know, David Byrne is widely recognized as the frontman of Talking Heads. In fact, he is such an avid cyclist that he brings a folding bicycle with him on tours all over the world.

Bicycle Diaries is a book in which he writes about the various cities he has explored on his bike.

A bicycle offers the perfect vantage point—a perspective that allows you to see things you would miss in a car, while covering more ground than you could on foot. As he pedals along, his thoughts expand, ranging from street scenes and daily life to culture, history, and the way society is structured.

This is neither a standard cycling guide nor a travel how-to book. It is an urban essay packed with the free-spirited insights of a musician as he observes, contemplates, and occasionally detours through the city. For any cycling enthusiast, it is an irresistible read.

By the time you finish, you will undoubtedly feel an urge to head out into the city on your bike. Whether on your daily commute or in an unfamiliar travel destination, simply shifting your perspective might just lead to a whole new set of discoveries waiting to be found.

[FEATURE]

• An essay detailing the world cities David Byrne has explored by bicycle
• A unique perspective spanning music, art, culture, history, and social issues
• Urban observations from a musician traveling with a folding bike
• Japanese edition of the original Bicycle Diaries

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• Author: David Byrne
• Translator: Kenjiro Higashitsuji
• Publisher: Kajima Institute Publishing
• ISBN: 9784306094543
• Language: Japanese
• Number of pages: 392 pages
• Format: Modified 46 size