Dewey Edition22
ReviewsIronWorks,Sept./Oct. 2006 "As you page through Michael Lichter's photos inIndian Larry: Chopper Shaman,you'll feel like he's still with us or at least wish he was.", IronWorks, Sept./Oct. 2006 "As you page through Michael Lichter's photos in Indian Larry: Chopper Shaman, you'll feel like he's still with us - or at least wish he was.", Thunder Press,June 2006(circ.: 100,000) "Although Nichols employs a style common to most biographies (e.g., from birth to death), catchy chapter titles like 'Rebel Without a Pause' and 'Media Magician' draw the reader in. He evokes a hint of sensationalism by throwing out tantalizing bits about what can be found in later chapters, making it difficult to put the book down.", American Iron Magazine, August 2006 "It's an unusual womb-to-tomb ... a fitting tribute to a revered character.", American Iron Magazine, August 2006 “It’s an unusual womb-to-tomb & a fitting tribute to a revered character.�, "IronWorks, "Sept./Oct. 2006 "As you page through Michael Lichter's photos in "Indian Larry: Chopper Shaman, "you'll feel like he's still with us - or at least wish he was.", American Iron Magazine, August 2006 "It's an unusual womb-to-tomb … a fitting tribute to a revered character.", Thunder Press, "June 2006 (circ.: 100,000) "Although Nichols employs a style common to most biographies (e.g., from birth to death), catchy chapter titles like 'Rebel Without a Pause' and 'Media Magician' draw the reader in. He evokes a hint of sensationalism by throwing out tantalizing bits about what can be found in later chapters, making it difficult to put the book down.", Thunder Press, June 2006 “Although Nichols employs a style common to most biographies (e.g., from birth to death), catchy chapter titles like ‘Rebel Without a Pause’ and ‘Media Magician’ draw the reader in. He evokes a hint of sensationalism by throwing out tantalizing bits about what can be found in later chapters, making it difficult to put the book down.�, Fort WorthStar-Telegram,May 23, 2006(circ.: 227,587) "This book … is a high-quality catalog of the man's life and life experiences. At times, the prose can seem a bit heavy-handed, and more than one caption comes across as laughable, but neither diminishes the quality of the life story. With excellent and diverse photography, along with a compelling narrative, this is a good one for both the reading room and the archive.", Thunder Press, June 2006 "Although Nichols employs a style common to most biographies (e.g., from birth to death), catchy chapter titles like 'Rebel Without a Pause' and 'Media Magician' draw the reader in. He evokes a hint of sensationalism by throwing out tantalizing bits about what can be found in later chapters, making it difficult to put the book down.", Fort Worth" Star-Telegram, "May 23, 2006 (circ.: 227,587)" "This book ... is a high-quality catalog of the man's life and life experiences. At times, the prose can seem a bit heavy-handed, and more than one caption comes across as laughable, but neither diminishes the quality of the life story. With excellent - and diverse - photography, along with a compelling narrative, this is a good one for both the reading room and the archive.", Thunder Press, "June 2006 "Although Nichols employs a style common to most biographies (e.g., from birth to death), catchy chapter titles like 'Rebel Without a Pause' and 'Media Magician' draw the reader in. He evokes a hint of sensationalism by throwing out tantalizing bits about what can be found in later chapters, making it difficult to put the book down.", Thunder Press,June 2006 "Although Nichols employs a style common to most biographies (e.g., from birth to death), catchy chapter titles like 'Rebel Without a Pause' and 'Media Magician' draw the reader in. He evokes a hint of sensationalism by throwing out tantalizing bits about what can be found in later chapters, making it difficult to put the book down.", American Iron Magazine, "August 2006 "It's an unusual womb-to-tomb ... a fitting tribute to a revered character.", IronWorks, Sept./Oct. 2006 “As you page through Michael Lichter’s photos in Indian Larry: Chopper Shaman, you’ll feel like he’s still with us – or at least wish he was.�, IronWorks, Sept./Oct. 2006 "As you page through Michael Lichter's photos in Indian Larry: Chopper Shaman, you'll feel like he's still with us or at least wish he was.", American Iron Magazine,August 2006 "It's an unusual womb-to-tomb … a fitting tribute to a revered character."
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
SynopsisA stunt man and side show performer made famous by the Discovery Channel, Indian Larry Desmedt is best remembered for his remarkable custom motorcycles, his wild tattoos, and his love for building and riding rolling art. This book, by those who knew him best, offers a closer look at the life that made Larry into the "chopper shaman" so many admired. Full of photographs that document a uniquely colorful life, the book follows Larry from his humble beginnings to his unlikely stardom, tracing his short career as a bank robber, his time in prison, his spiral downward into heroin addiction, and his rebirth in 1994 as the spiritual bike builder revered by so many - and running through it all, the love of hot rods and motorcycles that finally brought him happiness. Note: This edition includes a collectible Indian Larry poster on the reverse of the book's jacket and a silver-foil stamped Indian Larry logo on the book's spine., Stunt man and sideshow performer Indian Larry Desmedt, who died in 2004, is best remembered for his remarkable custom motorcycles. Now, Desmedt's widow contributes to this fully illustrated look at the love of the beloved spiritual bike builder. 250 full-color photos., A stunt man and a sideshow performer, 'Indian' Larry Desmedt is best remembered for his remarkable custom bikes, his wild tattoos, and his love for building and riding rolling art. This book follows Larry through his colourful life, until his untimely death in 2004.