Description
This book draws upon the Magnum archive to present a celebration of the great photographers who have captured those most fugitive of moments in cycling: the personalities, emotions and human endurance. It is grouped into thematic chapters, with works by a range of photographers, showing carefully picture-edited images with discursive captions. Each chapter also features one 'story' of an iconic moment, event or scene captured by a single photographer. They explore themes such as the Tour de France, track racing in the velodrome, winter training and the revelry of the fans and crowds, with images by a variety of iconic photographers, including Henri Cartier-Bresson, Robert Capa, Guy Le Querrec and Harry Gruyaert.
A beautifully edited visual survey of the intimate relationship between the world's best photographers and the most exciting, multifaceted and increasingly popular sport of cycling
About the Author
Guy Andrews has worked for over 20 years as a cycling journalist, author and editor. In 2006 he founded and co-published cycle racing reportage magazine Rouleur and edited the magazine for almost ten years. During those years Guy also produced and edited seven photographic annuals and promoted exhibitions to coincide with them in London, New York and Berlin. Guy has written several books on the subjects of bicycles, bicycle racing, design and technology.
Reviews
'Glorious' - Daily Telegraph
'This isn't simply a book for cycling enthusiasts, but also for anyone with an interest in sports photography, reportage or just the Magnum agency' - Amateur Photographer
'A reminder that, among the strained sinews, yellow jerseys and mud-splattered victory laps, cycling remains 'the sport of the people' ' - Mr Porter
'Encapsulates cycling's multifaceted appeal' - The Cyclist
'A heavyweight addition to shelves' - Guardian
'The world's best photographers capture the world's most thrilling sport ... The book brings together an impressive spectrum of colour and black-and-white images ... It is a moving and addictive collection' - Cycling World
Book Information
ISBN 9780500544570
Author Guy Andrews
Format Hardback
Page Count 256
Imprint Thames & Hudson Ltd
Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
Weight(grams) 1730g
A beautifully edited visual survey of the intimate relationship between the world's best photographers and the most exciting, multifaceted and increasingly popular sport of cycling
About the Author
Guy Andrews has worked for over 20 years as a cycling journalist, author and editor. In 2006 he founded and co-published cycle racing reportage magazine Rouleur and edited the magazine for almost ten years. During those years Guy also produced and edited seven photographic annuals and promoted exhibitions to coincide with them in London, New York and Berlin. Guy has written several books on the subjects of bicycles, bicycle racing, design and technology.
Reviews
'Glorious' - Daily Telegraph
'This isn't simply a book for cycling enthusiasts, but also for anyone with an interest in sports photography, reportage or just the Magnum agency' - Amateur Photographer
'A reminder that, among the strained sinews, yellow jerseys and mud-splattered victory laps, cycling remains 'the sport of the people' ' - Mr Porter
'Encapsulates cycling's multifaceted appeal' - The Cyclist
'A heavyweight addition to shelves' - Guardian
'The world's best photographers capture the world's most thrilling sport ... The book brings together an impressive spectrum of colour and black-and-white images ... It is a moving and addictive collection' - Cycling World
Book Information
ISBN 9780500544570
Author Guy Andrews
Format Hardback
Page Count 256
Imprint Thames & Hudson Ltd
Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
Weight(grams) 1730g
