Preserving and celebrating the history of Freestyle Motocross with a unique coffee table book. Work in progress.
Product not final, work in progress
HONOR THE PAST,
INSPIRE THE FUTURE
The Book of FMX goes beyond being a publication with historic data. It serves as a resurrection of lost memories and uncredited work by collecting dozens of analog and digital photo archives, thousands of articles and hundreds of personal conversations from within the community—riders, builders, photographers, mechanics, event orchestrators and more. The common thread of it all is to preserve the rich history of Freestyle Motocross.
Thank you for doing this!
Travis Pastrana, FMX Icon
You're making FMX cool again by hitting hard the roots of why it's even here!
Malcolm McCassy, Mendid
You're bringing a lot of legends and memories back together through this book. Thanks for being an FMX historian.
Nick Ciotti, Photo Editor/Founder MXMachine
Stoked to see someone doing a project like that.
Mike Russell, LBZ
You're amazing! You're working hard on it, that's why it'll be great.
Frank Hoppen, Photographer
Can't wait to see your book.
Jay Schweitzer, Filmmaker On The Pipe Series
PHOTOGRAPHY:
THE LIFELINE BETWEEN FMX AND THE WORLD
Before social media, photographers and filmmakers were the lifeline between the Freestyle Motocross culture and the outside world, fueling moto enthusiasts with stories, evidence and inspiration, offering a tangible connection to their idols.
Now, the original archives of the worlds master lensmen are opening up again, offering both unforgettable memories and entirely new perspectives of Freestyle Motocross—beautifully captured by those who witnessed it all.
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THE BIG PICTURE:
HOW FMX EVOLVED AROUND THE GLOBE
The USA stands tall as the place where Freestyle Motocross shifted from a side attraction to an official sport for the first time, becoming a sustainable way of living. Europe and Australia quickly embraced this new movement within the blink of an eye. They forged their own professional scenes, filled with riders who eagerly awaited an opportunity to express their Freestyle mindset.
The Book of FMX unfolds the storyline of each of those continents, their unique communities and their individual passion-driven pioneer work.
America
Europe
Australia
Looking forward to seeing your project finished.
Mike Metzger, The Godfather of FMX
You're on track for something special.
Paul Taublieb, Award-winning filmmaker
Thanks for doing this, I‘m excited!
Dane Herron, Photographer & Track Builder
This book sounds awesome!
Seth Enslow, Freeriding Icon
01—Completed
The Vision
The first step in it all—what should this book be about, what should it look like, and what should it say?
03—Work in progress
The Research
Diving deep by gathering as much information as possible through digital and print media. Building the bigger picture through personal conversations with pioneers and legends.
05—tbd.
The Creative Process
Bringing the book to life through words and design, with ongoing reviews by experienced editors and photographers.
ABOUT
I’m Jordi, a graphic designer living and working in Germany. As a kid, I developed a deep excitement for Freestyle Motocross. Europe’s largest and most influential print medium at the time—German motoX magazine—became my portal into the captivating world of FMX. Like many other kids, I drew my favorite riders on paper, scribbled Fleshgear logos on my school books, and threw No-Footers and Can-Cans on a bicycle over a self-built plywood ramp.
Life circumstances shifted my focus, but my fascination with FMX never faded. In my ongoing pursuit of new creative projects, I developed a vision at the beginning of 2023: a unique coffee table book. It didn’t take long for me to connect the dots, and soon I dove headfirst into an inspiring journey—and an uphill battle—working to create an outstanding book about the sport I’ve always admired.