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Old 07-29-06 | 05:13 PM
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I found this picture (www.petergowland.com/glamour8c.html) of Henry Miller on his track bike. If any of you are familiar with his work, he talks about riding in the velodrome in the The Rosy Crucifixion triology. Any fans in here?

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Old 07-29-06 | 05:22 PM
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i like the bottom one.
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Old 07-29-06 | 05:22 PM
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i really enjoyed both the tropic of cancer and capricorn, though i guess that suggests that i'm kind of a pervert
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Old 07-29-06 | 05:27 PM
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I think I see a coaster brake bracket.
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Old 07-29-06 | 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by michael rexy
i really enjoyed both the tropic of cancer and capricorn, though i guess that suggests that i'm kind of a pervert
Read Sexus... its a much more mature Miller. Just as powerful as Tropic of Cancer, but with better writing.
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Old 07-29-06 | 07:35 PM
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All his books are great. He also turned me on th Knut Hamsun who wrote some amazing stuff (Hunger)
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Old 07-29-06 | 08:58 PM
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Any any ass clown can run a track bike, H.M. throws down with a coaster brake, kickstand, and drops on a megastem.

Also, while we's readin', anybody who is still confused about what a hipster is just needs to pick up the NY times magazine tomorrow.
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Old 07-29-06 | 10:36 PM
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Also, while we's readin', anybody who is still confused about what a hipster is just needs to pick up the NY times magazine tomorrow.
Come on, we need to sell this bffg subculture brand. It's gonna be huge, baby.
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