Win a signed copy of David Byrne’s ‘Bicycle Diaries’
September 10th, 2009 by sparky
Since the early 1980s, David Byrne has been riding a bicycle as his principal means of transportation in New York City. A few years later he discovered folding bikes, and starting taking them with him on music tour overseas – experiencing a sense of liberation as he pedalled around many of the world’s principal cities. The point of view from his bike seat has given Byrne a panoramic window on urban life over the last thirty years, as he cycled round cities such as London, Berlin, Buenos Aires, Istanbul, Manila, New York, and San Francisco. From music and the visual arts, to globalisation, politics, the nature of creative work, fashion and art, this book gives the reader an incredible insight into what Byrne is seeing and thinking as he pedals around these cities.
Filled with intimate photographs, incredible musical stories and a powerful ecological message, this is a enchanting celebration of bike riding – of the rewards of seeing the world at bike level.
We’ve got a copy of David’s book up for grabs – to be in with a chance of winning this, just answer this easy question;
Q: In which year did David Byrne, Chris Frantz, Tina Weymouth and Jerry Harrison form Talking Heads?
Please email your answers to competitions@bigchill.net, with ‘Bicycle‘ in the subject line. Don’t forget to include your name and address so we can send you your prize if you win. The closing date for entries is 9am, Friday 2nd October.
