Photographer Ricky Adam's 18-Year Cycling Journey Through Leeds Captured in New Book
By
Tom May
Crisp on the outside, thoughtful on the inside. A keeper.
Summary
Northern Irish photographer Ricky Adam has published a photography book titled 'Back-to-Back' featuring images captured over 18 years (2006-2024) while cycling through the streets of Leeds. The book offers an intimate portrait of daily life in the Yorkshire city, documenting community scenes, urban landscapes, and candid moments from his bicycle-based exploration of the city's terraced streets.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledTwo decades ago, photographer Ricky Adam swapped the rolling hills of Northern Ireland for the red-brick terraces of inner-city Leeds
Exploring this new environment on his bicycle, he brought along his camera for the ride
The 144-page hardback captures the rhythm of daily life in the Yorkshire city, from one-eyed feral cats to kids playing in backstreets
After years spent cycling through terraced streets, the Northern Irish photographer's latest book offers an intimate portrait of community in Yorkshire's biggest city
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