by David Byrne
First published 2009
Musician David Byrne has been biking his way through global cities for decades, using the unique perspective from his bicycle seat to gain fresh insights on art, culture, and the human experience. From bustling New York to the winding streets of Buenos Aires, Byrne's two-wheeled odyssey takes readers on a one-of-a-kind journey, blending personal reflection with keen observations on the cities he visits. Whether discovering a secret passage in Berlin or dodging traffic in Manila, Byrne's bicycle diaries offer a spellbinding tour of the world, one ride at a time.
Genres: adventure, autobiography, biography-memoir, bicycles
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: first-hand-account, personal-journey
Setting: New York, Buenos Aires, Berlin, Manila
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
297 pages · Hardcover · Faber and Faber