- Paperback: 512 pages
- Publisher: Constable and Robinson (13 Sep 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1845290127
- ISBN-13: 978-1845290122
- Product Dimensions: 19.8 x 13 x 2.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 4,284,947 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Outlaw bikers consider themselves 'the last free people in society', unconstrained by the regulations that rule ordinary citizens. And they guard their privacy jealously. Drawing on 17 years of studying and participating in biker culture, Arthur Veno has compiled the ultimate collection of original biker writing. Here are insider accounts of landmark incidents in bike folklore, plus reprints of classic writing from biker-originated magazines, handouts, websites and books. Gangs featured include the Bandidos, Hells Angels, Henchmen MC, the Outlaws, the Mongols, Annihilators, the Diablos, Gypsy Jokers, the Rebels, the Straight Satans, and the Vagos. And with contributors such as Freewheelin' Frank (one-time secretary of Hells Angels), Edward Winterhalder (among the most powerful members of the Bandidos), and Sonny Barger (founder of the Hell's Angels). Also included are those rare accounts by outsiders that have managed successfully to 'look in' on the gangs: including Hunter S. Thompson in his "Hell's Angels - A Strange and Terrible Modern Saga"; William Queen the undercover agent who infiltrated America's violent outlaw motorcycle gang the Mongols; and Daniel R. Wolf's account of riding with the Rebels.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Definately a BIG book!!! This is not the normal style of reading I'm used to, i.e. biker biographies, this is a book full of accounts from several people, giving their views on the 1%ers, outlaw bikers,or, more to the point, what they think the outlaw biker is about. I am still only half way through the book, but most accounts up this stage seem to dwell on the "Hollister" events and what they saw, heard or believe. The police and local judges versions, believe it or not, all seem to say the same thing, blown out of all proportions, for the sake of selling newspapers across the U.S.A. Time magazine and Newsweek should hang their heads in shame. Would I recomend this book? Yes, on condition that you realise it is a collection of write ups by over 40 authors, including Hunter Thompson and Sonny Barger
Format:Paperback
Thought this looked like a bit of an exploitation type compilation when I first picked it up but actually it has a very interesting range of points of view in its selections - law enforcement, bikers, journalists, old ladies etc etc - good background & I want to find/read more of some of the pieces quoted. Was good background for reading the thriller Heavy Duty People
Format:Paperback
Excellent selection of fact and anecdotal accounts about the early days of the HA.I recommend this for would be "Outlaws".
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