First published 2017
Norman Reedus examines the complete culture that surrounds Harley-Davidson motorcycles. He starts with the pure sensation of riding these powerful machines on open highways and expands into every corner of Harley life. Reedus profiles famous enthusiasts including Elvis Presley, Hunter S. Thompson, Peter Fonda, and Arnold Schwarzenegger. He covers legendary models like the Sportster, Electra Glide, and Fat Boy, plus custom variations including Bobbers, Choppers, and Cafe racers. The book moves beyond machinery into community bonds, riding gear, and tattoo culture. Reedus connects Harley culture to cinema through films like The Wild One, The Wild Angels, and Wild Hogs, plus television's Sons of Anarchy, which brought younger audiences into the fold. He dedicates chapters to outlaw motorcycle clubs, examining international organizations like the Hells Angels, Outlaws, Pagans, and Dragons. This book captures how motorcycles create identity and brotherhood.
Genres: biography, american, non-fiction, 21st-century, motorcycling
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: biography, cultural-examination
240 pages · Hardcover · Motorbooks