''Easyriders'' is an American

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, founded in 1970. It was published monthly by Paisano Publications for over 50 years. In addition to its coverage of motorcycles (particularly

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s) and related activities, ''Easyriders'' is also known for including pictures of nude or topless women and paintings by David Mann who was a California graphic artist whose paintings celebrated biker culture. The December 1979 issue featured an interview with

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, who also appeared on the cover. The

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reported that ''Easyriders'' had an average paid and verified circulation of 123,587 for the six-month period ending December 31, 2007.Search of

Spin-off

In 1979, Paisano launched a companion publication called ''Iron Horse'', which would continue for many years under various owners.

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