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The Encyclopedia of Photography’s Art and History

"The Bikeriders", Danny Lyon (1942)

The Bikeriders

Danny Lyon (1942)

The American biker subculture of the 1960s, capturing themes of camaraderie, rebellion, and marginalization through participatory New Journalism.

With contributions from: Polya Dimitrova (image research); Elinor Hemedes (data research). Suggest an Edit

The Bikeriders

Danny Lyon (1942)

The American biker subculture of the 1960s, capturing themes of camaraderie, rebellion, and marginalization through participatory New Journalism.

With contributions from: Polya Dimitrova (image research); Elinor Hemedes (data research). Suggest an Edit

Route 12, Wisconsin

Cal, Elkhorn, Wisconsin

Funny Sonny packing with Zipco, Milwaukee

Benny, Grand and Division, Chicago

Sparky and Cowboy (Gary Rogues), Schererville, Indiana

Cal, Springfield, Illinois

From Lindsey’s room, Louisville

Crossing the Ohio, Louisville

Andy, meeting at the Stoplight, Cicero, Illinois

Broken gear box spring, New Orleans

Renegade’s funeral, Detroit

From Dayton to Columbus, Ohio

Field meet, Long Island, New York

Outlaw camp, Elkhorn, Wisconsin

Renegade’s funeral, Detroit

Books

upscaled cover image 9781597112642

The Bikeriders

Aperture, 2014

upscaled cover image 9780811841603

The Bikeriders

Chronicle Books, 2003

upscaled cover image 9780944092477

The Bikeriders

Twin Palms Publishers, 1997

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