Vandals: The Photography of The Bikeriders


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Embark on a remarkable visual journey into the creation of Jeff Nichols’s The Bikeriders with this unforgettable collection of exclusive photography from the film’s set. Inspired by Danny Lyon’s seminal 1968 book, The Bikeriders, this powerful drama from director Jeff Nichols (Midnight Special, Mud) follows the rise and fall of a midwestern motorcycle club. Featuring an all-star cast that includes Jodie Comer, Tom Hardy, Austin Butler, Michael Shannon, and Boyd Holbrook, Nichols’s film is an evocative snapshot of a renegade era. This book features exclusive photography from the set, plus commentary from the director and his cast and crew. NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN IMAGERY: Go behind the scenes of The Bikeriders with exclusive photography. ACCLAIMED CAST: The book features imagery of the film’s stellar cast, which includes Jodie Comer (Killing Eve), Austin Butler (Elvis), and Tom Hardy (Venom). INTERVIEWS WITH CREATORS AND CAST: Dive into the creation of the film through exclusive interviews with Jeff Nichols, his crew, and the film’s cast.




The Bikeriders


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First published in 1968, The Bikeriders explores firsthand the stories and characters of the Chicago Outlaws Motorcycle Club. The journal-size title features original black-and-white photographs and transcribed interviews made from 1963 to 1967, when Danny Lyon was a member of the Outlaws gang. Authentic, personal, and uncompromising, Lyon's depiction of individuals on the outskirts of society offers a gritty yet humanistic view that subverts the commercialized image of Americana. Akin to the documentary style of 1960s-era New Journalism, made famous by writers such as Joan Didion, Hunter S. Thompson, and Tom Wolfe, Lyon's work, like theirs, demonstrates humanitarian interests, advocacy, and "saturation reporting." The importance of his work and our interest in the subject is reinforced by Lyon's immersion in his subject.




The Bikeriders


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The Bikeriders (2024) is an American drama film written and directed by Jeff Nichols. It tells a fictional story inspired by the 1967 photo-book of the same name by Danny Lyon, depicting the lives of the Outlaws MC, a motorcycle club founded in McCook, Illinois. The film stars Jodie Comer as Kathy, Austin Butler as Benny, Tom Hardy as Johnny, Michael Shannon as Zipco, Mike Faist as Danny Lyon, and Norman Reedus as Funny Sonny.




Claimed by the Bikers


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Raine escaped a bad relationship when she moved with her two best friends. She gets a job as a bartender in a biker bar. The President of the club has his sites set on her. But he's not a one woman man, and she will settle for nothing less. After she quits, he decided he could be a one woman man, but will have to prove it to her. Club woman create problems, and then her ex shows up. Can the club protect her? Kim is one of her best friends. She has her sites set on Ice. The attraction and chemistry is there, but Ice believes he nor the club are good enough for her. He pushes her away to try to protect her. But when she ends up taken by another club, he changes his mind. He helps her open her own salon, but someone there is working on breaking them up.




Photographer's Forum


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The One Percenter Encyclopedia


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Ever wonder how the Hells Angels got their name? Ever wonder about that little demonic critter on the Pagan’s patch? Ever wonder about the local one-percenter motorcycle club that hangs out at the corner bar? The One-Percenter Encyclopedia answers these questions and many more. Featuring concise entries that include information on founding chapters, founding dates, number of chapters, number of members, and club biography, this book covers all the major clubs—Hells Angels, Outlaws, Pagans, Mongols, Vagos—as well as lesser-known clubs from around the world.




Danny Lyon, Photo, Film


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The Bikeriders


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Step into "The Bikeriders: The True Story of the Chicago Outlaws Motorcycle" to discover the untold history of one of America's most legendary motorcycle organizations. For decades, the image of outlaw bikers has been veiled in mystery and myth. This book pulls back the curtain to reveal the genuine tales behind the legends, delving deep into the lives of the Chicago Outlaws Motorcycle Club's riders. From their inception in the 1930s to their ascent to infamy in the 1960s, this book captures the essence of a brotherhood united by devotion, resistance, and a desire for liberty. Drawing on the remarkable work of photographer Danny Lyon, who immersed himself in the group, this book offers an accurate and personal look at the Outlaws' daily lives, hardships, and achievements. Readers will receive unique insight into a subculture that defied conventional standards and grabbed decades of imaginations thanks to striking pictures and open interviews. Discover how "The Bikeriders: The True Story of the Chicago Outlaws Motorcycle" defies clichés and provides a nuanced depiction of a group that is sometimes misunderstood and mistreated. Discover the code of behavior that guided their lives, the deep loyalty that kept them together, and the cultural influence they had on fashion, music, and media. Readers will gain a better knowledge of the biker lifestyle thanks to stories of adventure, brotherhood, and the never-ending desire of freedom. This book is more than a historical record; it is a testament to the undying spirit of revolt and the timeless appeal of the open road. Don't miss out on this captivating journey through the heart of biker culture. Purchase "The Bikeriders: The True Story of the Chicago Outlaws Motorcycle" today for the ride of a lifetime.




Riders for God


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RIDERS FOR GOD takes us into a world generally inaccessible to outsiders, one situated at the crossroads of two seemingly incongruous realms: motorcycle gangs and Spirit-filled Christianity. Founded by a former biker and located in southern Indiana, the Unchained Gang is a group of former outlaw bikers, ex-convicts, and recovering addicts who are now born-again Christians. Although they have given up drugs, alcohol, tobacco, and violence they have kept their motorcycles -- which they consider to be anointed -- and use them as tools in their witness of the word of God as they understand it. The Unchained Gang is an outreach ministry, going into prisons and jails, biker rallies, and other places where people on the fringe are often ignored by other churches and the rest of society. Combining powerful photographic images with gang members' first-person testimonies, Rich Remsberg shows the ironic juxtaposition of tattoos, leather vests, and the iconography of the biker world with the Christian practices of Bible study, speaking in tongues, and praying at an altar. He explores the lives of men and women who have redirected the extreme nature of their former ways. Through their own powerful stories, they explain how the addictions and uncontrollable violence that once shaped their lives have given way to dramatic worship and zealous ministry. An afterword by Colleen McDannell situates the Unchained Gang's interpretation of Christian living in the larger constellation of pentecostal, born-again, fundamentalist, and mainstream churches.




The Postmodern Moment


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This collection of original essays provides an intellectual, social, and historical background for the postmodern movement in the literary, visual, and performing arts in America today. Both creative expression and critical thought are examined in literature, painting and sculpture, dance, music, photography, architecture, theatre, and film. The author of each essay describes and analyzes the ways in which individuals become conscious of, represent, and ultimately assimilate changes in their respective art forms. Included in each essay is a synthesis of critical issues, as well as a discussion of representative figures and their works. Also, a broad bibliographic component supplements each essay, including discussions of resource materials, checklists, and a comprehensive annotated bibliography. In his introduction, editor Stanley Trachtenberg provides an overview of postmodernism. In addition, the volume contains an appendix of related European and Latin American expressions and a chronology of historical and cultural events and individual achievements.