Bicycle Diaries is a 2009 book written by Scottish-American musician and songwriter David Byrne. Byrne is known for his activism in support of increased cycling and for having used a bike as his main means of transport throughout his life, especially cycling around New York.[1] The book describes Byrne's life and travels through the view of his cycling in cities such as New York, Berlin, Istanbul, Buenos Aires, Manila, Sydney and London.[2][3]
| Author | David Byrne |
|---|---|
Publication date | 2009 |
| Media type | Book |
| Preceded by | Arboretum |
| Followed by | How Music Works |
One reviewer for The Guardian described the book as "This is an engaging book: part diary, part manifesto."[4]
References
edit- ^ Matson, Andrew (2009-09-23). "Review; David Byrne's new book Bicycle Diaries". The Seattle Times. Archived from the original on 2024-08-02. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
- ^ Woodward, Richard B. (2009-09-18). "Book Review: 'Bicycle Diaries' by David Byrne". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
- ^ Nicholson, Geoff (2009-09-25). "Bike-Seat Philosopher". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
- ^ O'Hagan, Sean (2009-08-01). "Bicycle Diaries by David Byrne". The Guardian. ISSN 0029-7712. Retrieved 2024-08-02.