No city boasts of a more fashionable population of bicyclists than London. Photographer Horst Friedrichs meets his subjects in their own milieu: zooming around the city's streets on two wheels. There he encounters a dazzling array of style and a surprising amount of substance. In tweeds (both Harris and hipster) and Saville Row suits, in high-tops and stilettos, in flowing skirts and the skinniest jeans, wildly tattooed and impeccably manicured, sporting bowler hats and racing caps, London's cyclists are jubilantly exercising their fashion freedom. Whether they're leisurely filling their baskets from market to home or pedalling purposefully to an important meeting, experiencing the city as cycling tourists, or getting from place to place in the most economical way possible, Friedrichs' subjects share a love of the bicycle culture that is sweeping the streets of London and the rest of the world.
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London boasts a fashionable population of cyclists, and this cool book from photographer Horst Friedrichs features a range of portraits of the most stylish bike riders around. --Book Time Magazine March 2012
A beautiful range of images depicting a diverse range of characters from our splendidly colourful and creative community this inspirational book will titillate the senses with the bikes, the fashion or for cycling, chances are all three. --Atticus and Finch, March 2012
Photographer Horst A. Friedrichs has captured the many styles of London cyclists in his new book, Cycle Style. The book is filled with photos of his and her fashion for those whose preferred mode of transportation is two wheels. --Papermag, April 2012
A beautiful range of images depicting a diverse range of characters from our splendidly colourful and creative community this inspirational book will titillate the senses with the bikes, the fashion or for cycling, chances are all three. --Atticus and Finch, March 2012
Photographer Horst A. Friedrichs has captured the many styles of London cyclists in his new book, Cycle Style. The book is filled with photos of his and her fashion for those whose preferred mode of transportation is two wheels. --Papermag, April 2012
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Horst Friedrichs' photographs have appeared in Stern, The Independent, and The New York Times. He is the author of I'm One: 21st Century Mods and Or Glory: 21st Century Rockers (both published by Prestel). He lives in London.
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I spotted this book as a pre-order and have to admit that I couldn't resist the temptation, with my every increasing interests in both cycling and cycling 'styles' and culture.
This book very much focuses in on, and around, the 'London' cycle style, with the mix of fashions and functions; but all beautifully photographed and captured in this book.
I'm finding myself happily flicking through the pages and soaking up all the little details. Perhaps my only criticism could be that some subjects are repeated and the soft binding may not last the test of time. However, these are only very minor things against the vibrancy of the book and the images. It certainly frames a small slice of modern cycle styles - It's fab!
This book very much focuses in on, and around, the 'London' cycle style, with the mix of fashions and functions; but all beautifully photographed and captured in this book.
I'm finding myself happily flicking through the pages and soaking up all the little details. Perhaps my only criticism could be that some subjects are repeated and the soft binding may not last the test of time. However, these are only very minor things against the vibrancy of the book and the images. It certainly frames a small slice of modern cycle styles - It's fab!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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My wife spotted this book on a table in a café downtown Stockholm, Sweden.
She hastily flicked through the pages and wrote me a text message. A lover of good photography and a keen bicyclist, I instantly knew I had to get this book. I've seen a lot of good pictures, but the ones captured in this book are simply Amazing! They're just something else. The book contains no text, just pictures, but the author says it all with them.
The pictures make up for a tremendous mix of good style, looks, clothes, fantastic bikes and just beautiful human beings. No matter if you love classic garment or just fascinating bicycles of great variation, it gives you the best of both worlds.
This IS what bicycling with style is all about. The definitive mix and blend, all through the lens of a camera in the hands of a very very skilled photographer.
Needless to say, I love the book.
She hastily flicked through the pages and wrote me a text message. A lover of good photography and a keen bicyclist, I instantly knew I had to get this book. I've seen a lot of good pictures, but the ones captured in this book are simply Amazing! They're just something else. The book contains no text, just pictures, but the author says it all with them.
The pictures make up for a tremendous mix of good style, looks, clothes, fantastic bikes and just beautiful human beings. No matter if you love classic garment or just fascinating bicycles of great variation, it gives you the best of both worlds.
This IS what bicycling with style is all about. The definitive mix and blend, all through the lens of a camera in the hands of a very very skilled photographer.
Needless to say, I love the book.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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This was purchased for my Son as he had requested this for his Birthday.(32nd!!) I opened it and it was not what I had expected, not knowing anything about this book at all. I had expected to see different bicycles, but on the contrary it is all about the different clothing styles that people wear whilst on their bikes. My Son is a keen cyclist so it was of great interest to him, and still is.
My Son was every pleased with this book and enjoyed comparing the different clothing from cyclist to cyclist.
Lovely photographs all the same and on the whole I think a very well put together book.
.....So if my Son is happy then I am too!!
Three stars from me but obviously it would be four had my Son been writing this review.
My Son was every pleased with this book and enjoyed comparing the different clothing from cyclist to cyclist.
Lovely photographs all the same and on the whole I think a very well put together book.
.....So if my Son is happy then I am too!!
Three stars from me but obviously it would be four had my Son been writing this review.
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Great book but quite niche!
As a photographer and keen cyclist (road, urban and moutain) and lover of fashion I had to get this book after seeing it originally in the book shop at the Barbican. Read more
Published 17 days ago by Dylan
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great stylistic book
I bought this book as I'm a cyclist and was interested in the fashion cycle culture. The book showcases one of the cycle cultures and so is not comprehensive of cycle fashion. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Floyd
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Stocking Filler
A christmas gift, very well received by someone for whom cycling and fashion are very important. Could't have chosen better.
Published 3 months ago by Anne Casey
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Much Appreciated
Our cycling chum really loved this volume when we gave it him as a Christmas present.
Just the thing for the chap or chapess who likes to be well turned out when they... Read more
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Published 3 months ago by Martin
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Beautifully shot, creative
This book is really a picture book, but it's great for finding inspiration. Wonderful pictures of gorgeous bikes, with their eccentric owners. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Charlotte Bailey
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Great Portraits
This book contains really well photographed portraits of cyclists from around London. However this book only captures a small selection of people and does not fully show cycling... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Photorobinson
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it is a gift
it is a gift for my daughter's boy friend, the book he wanted so he was thrilled with it, He is a keen cyclist.
Published 5 months ago by miclin
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Beautifully Photographed
This book contains pictures of cyclists in colourful garb with their beautiful bicycles: it is compiled by a professional photographer. Read more
Published 8 months ago by metamurph
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Cycle book.
First class about the sub culture of urban bikes
for cyclist and i dare say none cyclist,
I feature in the book that alone makes it worth
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for cyclist and i dare say none cyclist,
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