{"product_id":"bike-life-paperback","title":"Bike Life - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBrian Finke\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBike Life\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is a community that borders on a movement--artistic, social, and expressive. The scene is predominantly composed of young adults and teens from diverse backgrounds and genders from all over the city who express a creative language and personal style through bike tricks--wheelies, swerving, dancing, and surfing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGatherings happen regularly as ride-outs, where anywhere between 10 and 1500 bikers ride en mass, weaving through the city for anywhere between 10 and 35 miles while mesmerizing bystanders with a parade of stunts and choreographed and freestyle compositions. \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBike Life's\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e circulating message, \"We're outside,\" speaks to a certain adjoining vibe--of freedom and positivity, staying true, celebrating, and lifting up each other's individual styles, not only on the bike but in their world that follows, in their being.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBike Life\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e-- it's the movement and tricks and being in the flow. It's the feeling of wind while you map the city. It's popping wheelies with your pack. In \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBike Life\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, that bike is life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhotographer \u003cb\u003eBrian Finke\u003c\/b\u003e is a seasoned visual storyteller whose work captures the essence of everyday life with remarkable authenticity. Through his lens, \u003cb\u003eFinke\u003c\/b\u003e invites viewers to contemplate the intricacies of everyday life, finding beauty and meaning in the seemingly mundane. His body of work serves as a testament to the power of photography to illuminate the shared human experience and provoke thought and introspection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn his career, \u003cb\u003eFinke\u003c\/b\u003e has published eight books on subjects ranging from cheerleaders to flight attendants and U.S. Marshals. He has garnered acclaim for his candid portrayal of American subcultures and earned recognition from esteemed publications like American Photo magazine. \u003cb\u003eFinke's\u003c\/b\u003e talent has been further acknowledged through nominations for the International Center for Photography's Infinity Award and the receipt of a New York Foundation for the Arts Fellowship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a diverse portfolio spanning editorial and commercial realms, \u003cb\u003eFinke's\u003c\/b\u003e photographs have graced the pages of prominent publications, including \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNational Geographic\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe New Yorker\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e. Additionally, his work is featured in museum collections across the United States and abroad, cementing his status as a notable figure in contemporary photography. \u003cb\u003eFinke\u003c\/b\u003e also guest teaches at institutions such as the \u003cb\u003eInternational Center of Photography \u003c\/b\u003ein Manhattan and \u003cb\u003eFotoFilmic\u003c\/b\u003e in Vancouver.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA native of Texas now residing in Brooklyn, \u003cb\u003eFinke's\u003c\/b\u003e personal interests, including travel, tattoos, and biking, inform and enrich his photographic perspective. His latest monograph \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBackyard Fights\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e (Hat \u0026amp; Beard Press, 2022) offers a compelling glimpse into his ongoing exploration of human dynamics and cultural phenomena.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 10.1 x 10.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 22, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67961168265437,"sku":"9781963814255","price":51.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/mMLpPQcmh49781963814255.webp?v=1790841069","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/bike-life-paperback","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}