Bicycle Book: Wit, Wisdom & Wanderings: Wit, Wisdom and Wanderings - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0972919155 ISBN 13: 9780972919159

Publisher: Satya House Publications Inc, 2007

Synopsis

This book is a celebration of the bicycle by people who ride. . .a tribute to one of the finest, most efficient, most useful machines ever invented. The 25 contributors are talented writers and cartoonists, each with a unique take on bicycling. Whether in critical observation, concern, memorial, fact, or in jest, each story and cartoon is definitely worth a look. You do not have to be a cycling expert to read this book; there is something here for everyone. Contributions from around the globe include an essay from Pulitzer Prize winner Thomas Hylton; predictions for the future of cycling from Dirt Rag editor Maurice Tierney and Richard Fries, publisher of Bike Culture; an exclusive interview with Chris Carmichael (long time coach of Lance Armstrong); several essays from Pulitzer Prize nominee Gianna Bellofatto. Other contributors are Portland Magazine executive editor (and former New Yorker staffer) Ted Katauskas; Mason St. Clair; author Theresa Russell; and Andy (Ask the Mechanic) Wallen. Scattered throughout the book is a collection of cartoons from cartoonists whose work has appeared in a wide array of magazines including The New Yorker, Esquire, The Progressive, Dirt Rag, Oregon Cycling, The Funny Times, Discover, Guideposts, Reader's Digest and Forbes. Contributing cartoonists include Jonny Hawkins, Andy Singer, Neal Skorpen, Bob Lafay, Bob LaDrew, Mason St. Clair, Brick, and Kate O'Kelley.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

The Bicycle Book: Wit, Wisdom & Wanderings is a celebration of the bicycle by people who ride – a tribute to one of the finest, most efficient, useful machines ever invented. The 25 contributors are talented writers and cartoonists, each with a unique take on bicycling. Whether critical observation, concern, memorial, fact or jest, each story and cartoon is worth a look. You don't have to be a cycling expert; there is something for everyone. Pulitzer Prize-winner Thomas Hylton opens with Bicycling and Walking, a prescriptive essay on cycling-friendly communities. Next, Scott Roberts’ exclusive interview with Chris Carmichael, a coach of Lance Armstrong. Two prominent names in cycling journalism, Bike Culture editor Richard Fries and Dirt Rag publisher Maurice Tierney, comment on the future of bicycling. Throughout the book are cartoons from artists whose work has appeared in The New Yorker, Esquire, Reader’s Digest, Forbes, Barron's, Boys’ Life, etc. The Bicycle Book was edited by Jim Joyce, founder of The Bicycle Exchange.15% of royalties are donated to SoldierRide, League of American Bicyclists, and the US Association of Blind Athletes’ tandem cycling program.

About the Author:

Jim Joyce is the founder of The Bicycle Exchange, a.k.a. Bikexchange.com. He is also a teacher of visually impaired adults and children. He donates 15% of his royalties in equal shares to SoldierRide, the League of American Bicyclists, and the United States Association of Blind Athletes' tandem cycling program.

About this edition

• Publisher: Satya House Publications Inc
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0972919155
• ISBN 13: 9780972919159
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 152
• Editor: Joyce Jim