One Percent [Paperback]

Michael H. Upright (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1999

Black and white photo documentary of American outlaw bikers.One Percent is an insightful photo documentary about "outlaw bikers" that will appeal those who love black and white photography and anyone fascinated by bikers, Harley Davidson motorcycles and this uniquely American lifestyle.In the 32 years since Danny Lyon's classic "The Bikeriders" first documented the American "outlaw" biker, images of black leather, chrome steel, tattoos and throbbing Harley Davidsons have permeated popular culture. In "One Percent" Michael Upright invites us to look past those images and meet the people whose lives are the reality behind the icons. Upright spent four years establishing a relationship with the bikers documented in these photographs. The result is an authentic and visually rich portrait of a facet of American society rarely met face-to-face. "One Percent" is printed with 240 line black and gray duotones on premium paper to fully capture the lush dynamics of the original photographic prints.

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About the Author

Michael Upright studied photography under Dave Reed, William Maguire, and Todd Walker. He attended the Penland School for the Arts in North Carolina and is a graduate of Florida International University. He works exclusively in black and white. Michael was born in New York City and lives with his wife and family in Miami, Florida.

Product Details

• Paperback: 88 pages
• Publisher: Action Publishing LLC (September 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1888045094
• ISBN-13: 978-1888045093
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 9 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,638,665 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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64 of 68 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Rare Look Inside the Outlaws, May 18, 2000

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Smitty in LA "Smitty" (Los Angeles, California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: One Percent (Paperback)

Michael Upright's One Percent is a captivating book for a number of reasons.

First of all, the book offers a rare view inside the world of the Outlaws. People outside the biker community seldom (if ever) gain close access to this type of club. The intimacy reflected in Upright's photos is proof that he succeeded in gaining the group's trust. He earned it. This isn't tabloid voyeurism. This is an objective look at a complex group. The Outlaws are very much human in Upright's portraits.

The photographs themselves are stunning. For those who love motorcycles, the book is an homage to bikes and bikers. For those who aren't particularly into bikes, you will be. Upright's photos make these machines look like trophies of the American highway.

Finally, the photographs are spectacularly reproduced. I am often disappointed by the quality of photography books--the photos appear dull and somewhat lifeless. The photos in One Percent are clean, clear and crisp. I enjoy the incredible detail more with every read.

I highly recommend One Percent. It's a fascinating look into the fringe of society as told through the lens of a skilled photographer.

30 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Just a picture book, March 18, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: One Percent (Paperback)

I should have read more reviews before buying this book. It was about 2 pages of writing and the rest pictures. All the pictures looked like they could have all been taken at one run, because you see the same guys over and over. Also it's not a book of a few 1%er clubs as the title might have you think, but only OUTLAWS mc. Don't waste your money.

26 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars one percent, February 8, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: One Percent (Paperback)

There are some good photos but they are mostly OUTLAWS and why in the world didn't the publisher just call it OUTLAWS MC? I was under the impression this was going to cover all 1%ers it didn't! AFFA