Living Proof 12 O'Clock Book | Product Spotlight

Yet another banger of a photobook from the Living Proof Publishing House, find out what's inside their latest offering, '12 O'Clock', as they take us deep into the world of New York City's Bike Life community.

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Coming through with yet another incredible standalone photo book to add to your collection, Living Proof are back doing what they do best as they take us deep into the world of New York City's underground Bike Life culture in their latest offering, '12 O'Clock'. Whether you're already a devoted Bike Life fan or just someone who enjoys learning about different subcultures, have a read below as we take a look at what's inside the Living Proof 12 O'Clock Book and make sure you grab a copy quick because these photobooks are never on the shelves long!

In case you're unfamiliar, the term 'Bike Life' refers to a street-level riding culture centred around large groups of riders on motorbikes, quadbikes or even push bikes (particularly here in the UK) who ride around the city stopping traffic, doing wheelies and generally showing little concern for the Highway Code. Mostly rooted in inner-city life, Bike Life culture, much like skateboarding, is built around freedom and community and has since spread around the world, however New York City remains one of its largest strongholds with the movement even helping shape the identity of the city's urban environments.

Zooming in on NYC's thriving Bike Life community, Living Proof have worked with various Bronx Bike Life crews to put together the new 12 O'Clock Book. Packed with 130 pages of full-colour and black-and-white photography, the photobook documents the lives of the culture's participants as they run riot in the streets of New York, navigating police pressure, public disapproval and personal injury while trying to carve out their own place of refuge amongst the chaos of the city. Featuring a blend of portraits, action shots and behind-the-scenes insights into the lives behind the bikes, '12 O'Clock' offers an intimate look into this widely misunderstood subculture in true Living Proof fashion.

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