One Percenter: The Legend of the Outlaw Bikers - Couverture rigide

Nichols, Dave

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ISBN 10 : 0760329982 ISBN 13 : 9780760329986

Editeur : Motorbooks, 2007

Synopsis

Unusual book

A propos du livre

Revue de presse :

Ninty-nine percent of us abide by the rules of society - the rest become outlaws. And for this 1% - those who set their own standards and follow their own values - the outlaw motorcyclist community offers sanctuary. Bikers have always been outlaws to some extent, but a small minority lived that life 24/ seven and in his intriguing book One Percentr: The legend of the Outlaw Bikers, dave Nicholls tells the story of this rebellion without a cause, other than that of freedom and living your life to the extreme. From the earliest days of the subculture, when World War II vetrans began froming motorcycle clubs, throguh hell's angels and on to medern times, this is the real-life account of the Wild Ones. It's a terrific book, well illustrated and featuring chapters on the American rebels, worldwide outlaws, the easy riders and the Harley-Davidosn connection to name but a few. or as Nichols Muses: ' The feeling of riding a custom chopper down the road is right up there with sex'. --Liverpool Echo

if you're interested in the history of outlaw bikers, of the recent books written on this subject, I would recommend you start with this one --Friction Zone

This is not only a story about the one percenters, it is a description of freedom and life in the wind...this manuscript makes its readers rethink the way they've been taught to percive an outlaw--Biker Profile--Written by the editor of Easyrider and V-Twin magazines, this book takes the reader inside the world of the outlaw bikers, the one percent of people who love the freedom of their life and live it to the extreme. It tells the story from the days when the first outlaw bikers returned from World War II to today`s virtual biker industry--Pitstop--This is a great book that explains the history of the 1%ers, and give a great insight on the culture--Big Red--Whether you're a tatted-up hippy killer or a suburban weekend doofus, you will enjoy Dave Nichols' history of life under the one percenter patch. Dave actually takes us back, way back, to a time before motorcycles even, (is there really such a time?) to find the seeds of Our Thing sprouting all through history. All along there have been guys that found themselves outside normal society and the law, gnarly bros like Huns, Mongols, Vikings, mercenary knights, cowboys, gunslingers and pirates who lived a hard life, lived by their own rules, carved out with sweat, gristle and violence. Then, of course, you get the whole history of bikerdom from the wild ride of the guys that came back from World War II itching for action--booze and broads--to the truth behind the Hollister "riot" and the explosion of the outlaw biker lifestyle around the globe, with an inside peek inside some of the baddest clubs around, and the lowdown on rules and codes behind their rise to worldwide stature. With all the snitch books currently festering on the shelves out there, it's refreshing to read something that tells it like it really is. The book is illustrated throughout with the outstanding biker lifestyle photography of lensman Kim Peterson of In The Wind magazine. They say reading is good for you. There is so much cool bathroom reading here that your butt will get encrusted with dried dingleberries that your ol' lady will have to remove with a kitchen spatula and a Dremel tool--Beatnick--I started to read this book then put it down. Having read most books based around and written by noted authors about the 1% lifestyle, and from both sides of the fence (one of the best being "Freedom, Credos from the Road" - Sonny Barger) and goings on within it for the past 60 years maybe I have been 1%ed out as far as books are concerned. No way, you really do need to read this book and then take a view on how the next 60 years will turn out. --Gengis Khan

The majority of reviews of this book are from people who obviously expected something from this book it never claimed to be. Check the title. One Percenter: The LEGEND of the outlaw biker. The key word is Legend. To the average Jane or Joe Q Public, (or as the book would call them, 'the Straights'), this book will be the most accurate way to define what it means to be a One Percenter. If you are with it, then you already know this stuff, but hopefully you will enjoy the ride. The Author weaves true history with real and honest attitude. He says honest, even righteous things about our riding brothers and sisters the way motorcycle club members talked back in the day. Falling into the pages of this book is like tripping back into that time. This is a seldom, and refreshingly swashbuckling comparison of the historical ingredients it takes to make a rebel. It's about how that rebellion spawned an enduring and passionate group of people who don't live a single moment without their beloved 2 wheeled machine at the front of whatever they are doing. This is about how the motorcycle industry has used the 'stuff LEGENDS are made of' to parlay its storied past into a non-stop ride into the future. I really enjoyed this book, and have read it 2 times so far. It was everything I expected, with a voice that is fun and familiar. Lighten up, go for a ride, and answer the call of the rebel in you! -Fromage--I have always been of the belief that a person or group of persons that are not considered the 'norm' and show strength and conviction, are singled out to be discredited or destroyed. This is what is happening to the 1% biker the world over, it is I consider discrimination and forcing these people to go underground. This book tells the truth from the beginning, the history of the 1% er is very enlightening. A very good read, makes one think - the truth is always enlightening--Truth Seeker--I have just finished reading the book One Percenter - the Legend of the Outlaw Biker - by Dave Nichols I will start off by saying it is not what I expected but that is 'My Bad' because I did not pay attention to the Legend part of the title. Having ridden for over 56 years, been the president of a large motorcycle club and even a one percenter for a period of time there is not much I haven't been involved in concerning motorcycles. That is why I can say the following. The author did a real good job of informing the reader of the history that lead up to the Biker Lifestyle as we know it today. I DID ENJOY THE BOOK! It is informative and factual. If you are a long time rider you will enjoy rememberances referred to in the book. If you are a new motorcyclist or just interested in motorcycling the book is something you should Definitely Read. The more you know about the lifestyle will help you fit in and enjoy it. --Rouge

This is not only a story about the one percenters, it is a description of freedom and life in the wind...this manuscript makes its readers rethink the way they've been taught to percive an outlaw --Biker Profile

Présentation de l'éditeur :

This book is about the one percent of us who have not chosen to live safely, but have left the constraints of society to be outlaws. The motorcycling community offers a natural sanctuary to those with their own morals, values, and aesthetics. Just by choosing such a flamboyant and dangerous sport, motorcyclists have always been outlaws to some extent, but the One Percenters live this life to the full, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This book tells the story of this rebellion without a cause other than freedom and living to the extreme. From the earliest days of the subculture when World War II veterans began forming motorcycle clubs up to the present day this is the real-life account of the Wild Ones, who have made their own world unashamedly. Brings outlaw chopper history up-to-date With a foreward by Sonny Barger Strong interest in the extreme element of the biker world: hard-core outlaws Continuation of The Original Wild Ones , the best-selling history of the Wild Ones motorcycle club Will appeal to motorcycle fans, chopper fans, and true-crime fans

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Motorbooks
• Date d'édition: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0760329982
• ISBN 13: 9780760329986
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 288