Day, Jon
Cyclogeography: Journeys of a London Bicycle Courier
- ISBN 13:
- 9781907903991
- author:
- Day, Jon
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Notting Hill Editions
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 168
- Dimensions:
- 12 x 1.5 x 19 cm
- Genre:
- Literary Theory
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Cyclogeography: Journeys of a London Bicycle Courier is a thought-provoking exploration of the bicycle's place in our cultural imagination and a personal portrait of London from a unique perspective.
The author, Jon Day, draws on his own experiences as a bicycle courier to shed light on the often-overlooked world of urban delivery. By venturing into the unmapped byways and shortcuts of the city, he reveals the solitary lives of couriers and the ways in which their work holds the city together.
This book is a fascinating study of the human relationship with the bicycle and the city, offering a fresh perspective on the often-overlooked world of urban delivery.
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