First of all, the book offers a rare view inside the world of the Outlaws. People outside the biker community seldom (if ever) gain close access to this type of club. The intimacy reflected in Upright's photos is proof that he succeeded in gaining the group's trust. He earned it. This isn't tabloid voyeurism. This is an objective look at a complex group. The Outlaws are very much human in Upright's portraits.

The photographs themselves are stunning. For those who love motorcycles, the book is an homage to bikes and bikers. For those who aren't particularly into bikes, you will be. Upright's photos make these machines look like trophies of the American highway.

Finally, the photographs are spectacularly reproduced. I am often disappointed by the quality of photography books--the photos appear dull and somewhat lifeless. The photos in One Percent are clean, clear and crisp. I enjoy the incredible detail more with every read.

I highly recommend One Percent. It's a fascinating look into the fringe of society as told through the lens of a skilled photographer.

30 of 34 found the following review helpful:

Just a picture book  Mar 18, 2004

I should have read more reviews before buying this book. It was about 2 pages of writing and the rest pictures. All the pictures looked like they could have all been taken at one run, because you see the same guys over and over. Also it's not a book of a few 1%er clubs as the title might have you think, but only OUTLAWS mc. Don't waste your money.

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one percent  Feb 09, 2002

There are some good photos but they are mostly OUTLAWS and why in the world didn't the publisher just call it OUTLAWS MC? I was under the impression this was going to cover all 1%ers it didn't! AFFA

Not what it says  Nov 23, 2008
By Matthew J. Davis "bigmattcheyenne"
This is a book of the outlaw motorcycle club. I bought it for it said 1% so I thought it would have pictures in it of all the 1% clubs but it only has pictures of the outlaws club only. it is only pictures of the club on a run and with there ladies.a this is only a picture book there are no descriptions of the pictures but the picture quality is quite good most of the pictures are self explanatory

Not what I expected  Nov 21, 2005
By David T
Just one club, just one party. Not really what you would spend your money on.

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