Words to Ride By: Thoughts on Bicycling Hardcover – 9 May 2017 by Michael Carabetta (Photographer)
Product details Publisher : Chronicle Books; 1st edition (9 May 2017) Language : English Hardcover : 112 pages ISBN-10 : 1452145369 ISBN-13 : 978-1452145365 Dimensions : 12.07 x 1.27 x 15.88 cm
Notable luminaries throughout history have been inspired and humbled by the simple joy of riding a bicycle. For centuries, this powerful connection between people and bikes has driven humans forward as inventors, travellers and thinkers. From Susan B. Anthony and Mark Twain to Eddy Merckx and Greg LeMond, collected here are entertaining, inspiring and philosophical thoughts about cycling from writers (and riders) reflecting on the pleasures, power and freedom of the bicycle. With beautiful black-and-white photos and illustrations on every spread, this elegant collection of quotations is sure to motivate anyone to get on their bike and enjoy the ride.
From the Back Cover Freedom, speed, possibilty, meditative space and a means to get around---the pleasures that come from riding a bike are deep, and even the casual cyclist can feel the connection that has propelled us forward as inventors, travellers and thinkers. Gathered here are the entertaining, inspiring, and philosophical thoughts about cycling from writers (and riders) including Diane Ackerman, Albert Einstein, Susan B. Anthony, Mark Twain, Vladimir Nabokov, Carl Sagan, Iris Murdoch, and many more, thoughtfully and playfully paired with black and white photos and illustrations depicting a history of people and bikes. About the Author Michael Carabetta is an award winning creative director, accomplished designer and avid cyclist. He lives and rides in San Francisco.
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