Danny Lyon - The Bikeriders - 1968-1968

"The Bikeriders" is a book of photographs by Danny Lyon, first published in 1968. This collection is considered a classic of American documentary photography. Lyon, then a young photographer and member of Magnum, spent several years following and photographing members of the Chicago Outlaws Motorcycle Club in the 1960s.

Content and style
The book combines black-and-white photographs and testimonies recorded by the bikers themselves, offering an intimate and authentic portrait of the motorcycle culture of the era. The images capture both the camaraderie, the freedom, and the raw aesthetics of this lifestyle.

Cultural significance
"The Bikeriders" is recognized as a major work that influenced documentary photography and the portrayal of American counterculture. It is often cited alongside other iconic works of 1960s and 1970s social photography.