Sturgis (Dakotas) [Hardcover]

Michael Lichter (Author)

Book Description

Series: Dakotas | Publication Date: July 13, 2003

Sturgis, South Dakota, is a culture unto itself, a motorcycling Mecca for hundreds of thousands of bikers who make the trek to town each August. Sturgis is a place unlike any other, a place that for one week every summer becomes the center of the universe for motorcycle enthusiasts. Sturgis features nearly a quarter of a century's worth of artistic photography by noted photographer Michael Lichter. Lichter's camera has captured the annual motorcycle rally and the culture it inspires since the 1970s. The magnificent aura, change, expression, and personality of this multi-faceted event can best be seen through the eyes of someone who has been there through the years, and this book paints the perfect picture of everything that has been and still is The Sturgis Rally. , Over twenty years of photography from the world's greatest motorcycle rally, Packed with photos that are featured at art and museum galleries around the world, Succinct text highlights the world of Sturgis and what the event represents to the motorcycle community

Editorial Reviews

Review

American Cycle, April 2007

“It’s time for you to revisit the photographic genius of Michael Lichter. This ‘stunning photographic record’ takes us beyond our memories, beyond our tales, beyond our perceptions and beyond ourselves. This 168 page pictorial guide of what is officially known as ‘The Sturgis Rally and Races’ is a must-read for anyone who has ever heard of this event. And I guarantee that when you are finished, you’ll be making some travel arrangements.” 

From the Publisher

• Over twenty years of photography from the world’s greatest motorcycle rally
• Packed with photos that are featured at art and museum galleries around the world
• Succinct text highlights the world of Sturgis and what the event represents to the motorcycle community

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Motorbooks; 1st edition (July 13, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0760314918
• ISBN-13: 978-0760314913
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 10.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #219,201 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #31 in Books > Professional & Technical > Automotive > Motorcycles > History
  • #34 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Miscellaneous > Motorcycle Racing

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sturgis by Michael Lichter is a wild beautiful ride!, August 30, 2005

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Suzannah B. Troy "artist/writer/youtube Mayor... (New York City, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sturgis (Dakotas) (Hardcover)

I have yet to visit South Dakota and the Sturgis rally, yet I can console myself with Michael Lichter's wild and beautiful photography. Dave Nichols, the Editor of Easyrider, writes a snappy intro that expresses how close to the edge Lichter goes to capture a powerful image and the photos reflect that wild dangerous edge as do some of the people pictured...and of course these are my favorite photos! The "just married" image which is a posterior shot of both the bike and the couple is juxtaposed with sheer perfection -- the young woman's stunning body and the gritty image of the beer cans attached to the bike. You can almost hear the rumble of the bike and the beer cans banging against pavement in celebration of their biker union and this is just one of many standouts. The bikes and the people are more unusual than what you see on the Discovery Channel. Bottom line...If you can't get to Sturgis, South Dakota, this book rocks and if you have been there, you still want this book because it documents 20 years of a very wild ride, gritty, wonderful crazy people, and beautiful American countryside.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect gift for a Sturgis fan, December 3, 2004

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Spike the Biker "Spike" (Long Beach, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sturgis (Dakotas) (Hardcover)

When I was Christmas shopping I decided to buy this book as a gift for myself. It may be the best gift I get this year. I've been to Sturgis almost every year since 1980, which is just about the period this book covers. I've seen all the changes Michael Lichter's photos cover. Michael Lichter is a true biker, and it shows in his photography. He loves motorcycles, he loves bikers, and he loves the Sturgis rally. That is clear in every page of this book.

5.0 out of 5 stars michael (a GREAT photographer), September 13, 2008

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Ehric T. Mcvey "Ehric M" (Tacoma, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sturgis (Dakotas) (Hardcover)

what a great price I got this wonderful book for. This is seriously worth putting on your coffee table. The raw realness behind these photos shows the real life of bikers, sturgis, and the lifestyle that is being a biker. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves motorcycles (and the REAL kind, not those crotch rocket p.o.s.'s)

I've GOT to order another copy for my grandfather for Christmas.