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Indian Larry

This unabridged compact edition of this popular title is a stunning celebration of Larry Desmedt (1949-2004) genius motorcycle builder/artist daredevil extraordinaire and introspective philosopher better known as Indian Larry. He remains the motorcycle worlds most beloved figure known equally for his wild antics his gentleness and generosity and the radical bikes that reflected his carnivalesque character. One of the originators of the hard-core-style custom chopper he combined ingenious metalwork and inventive engineering in highly collectable chrome sculptures that have garnered worldwide respect and recognition. In Indian Larry" renowned photographer Timothy White pays tribute to an intimate friend a riding companion and his most compelling photographic subject ever. This is a new
compact edition of a much-praised title offering the most extensive and personal photographic record of the American legend his life and his extraordinary motorcycles. It includes recollections by Timothy White; master builder Paul Cox Indian Larrys trusted collaborator and best friend; celebrated builder Billy Lane founder of Choppers Inc.; and artist Matthew Barney best known for his epic Cremaster Cycle exhibition organized by the Guggenheim Museum New York."
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This unabridged compact edition of this popular title is a stunning celebration of Larry Desmedt (1949-2004) genius motorcycle builder/artist daredevil extraordinaire & introspective philosopher better known as Indian Larry. He remains the motorcycle worlds most beloved figure known equally for his wild antics his gentleness & generosity & the radical bikes that reflected his carnivalesque character. One of the originators of the hard-core-style custom chopper he combined ingenious metalwork & inventive engineering in highly collectable chrome sculptures that have garnered worldwide respect & recognition. In Indian Larry" renowned photographer Timothy White pays tribute to an intimate friend a riding companion & his most compelling photographic subject ever. This is a new compact edition of a much-praised title offering the most extensive & personal photographic record of the American legend his life & his extraordinary motorcycles. It

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recollections by Timothy White; master builder Paul Cox Indian Larrys trusted collaborator & best friend; celebrated builder Billy Lane founder of Choppers Inc.; & artist Matthew Barney best known for his epic Cremaster Cycle exhibition organized by the Guggenheim Museum New York."

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