Bicycle Diaries

'Byrne comes across like a post-punk Michael Palin.' Sephen Dalton, The Times'An engaging book; part-diary, part-manifesto.' ObserverDavid Byrne, co-founder of the group Talking Heads, has been riding a bicycle as his principal means of transportation since the 1980's. When he tours, Byrne travels with a folding bicycle, bringing it to cities like London, Berlin, Buenos Aires, Istanbul, Manila, New York, Detroit and San Francisco. The view from his bike seat has given Byrne a panoramic window on urban life all over the world. An enchanting celebration of bike riding and of the rewards of seeing the world at bike level, this book gives the reader an incredible insight into what Byrne is seeing and thinking as he pedals around these cities.

ISBN:	9780571371266
Publisher:	Faber & Faber
Imprint:	Faber & Faber
Published date:	06 May 2021
DEWEY:	796.64092
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	xii, 297
Weight:	256g
Height:	130mm
Width:	198mm
Spine width:	23mm

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