One Percenter: The Legend Of The Outlaw Biker

From the editorinchief of Easyriders magazine, One Percenter presents an unprecedented social analysis of American outlaw biker culture. A longtime biker and selfproclaimed nonconformist, Dave Nichols is not a subtle man. Bikers are the last wolves in a land of sheep, he affirmsbut the motivations of todays biking culture stretch far back into the annals of human history. One Percenter: The Legend of the Outlaw Biker illuminates the origins of rebel mentality, which began far outside of cycling: with groups from the Mongols and Huns to the Vikings, from pirates to the gunslingers of the Old West. In his signature nononsense style, Nichols traces his own defiant mindset from ancient times all the way into the modern era, where this onepercenter perspective is best embodied by outlaw bikers. As biographical as it is insightful, One Percenter also touches on the iconic HarleyDavidson motorcycle, gives a brief history of Easyriders magazine, and unapologetically criticizes the U.S. media for what Nichols views as a biased, unfairly negative portrayal of motorcycle clubs. Complete with an exclusive collection of photographs taken by Kim Peterson, editor of In The Wind magazine, this book offers a fascinating and analytical discussion of the rebel ethos that has become a staple of American popular culture.