Wall of Death: Motodrom: The Oldest Travelling Steep Wall in the World, Since 1928

Photographer Florian Holzherr has created a powerful memorial to the action-packed life around the boards that signify the world. His black-and-white photos of the daredevil motorcyclists and the accompanying texts show the myth of the Wall of Death in a fascinating new way.

Format: Hardback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 25 January 2024
Publisher: Hirmer Verlag

The daredevil life of the Wall of Death drivers in the motordrome is a thrilling and dangerous pursuit that has captivated audiences for generations. Donald Ganslmeier and his colleagues on the Wall of Death at the motordrome are among the last of their kind, and their art is threatened with extinction. Photographer Florian Holzherr has created a powerful memorial to the action-packed life around the boards that signify the world.

Holzherr has accompanied the steep-wall motorcyclists around Donald Ganslmeier for several years, using his analogue camera to capture the essence of their artistry. His black-and-white photos of the daredevil motorcyclists and the accompanying texts show the myth of the Wall of Death in a fascinating new way.

The result is a stunning collection of images that tell the story of an artistry that is threatened with extinction. In impressive, unfiltered black-and-white pictorial language accompanied by powerful texts, the volume enables the reader to learn of the fascination and passion, as well as the risk, of the Wall of Death drivers.

Through Holzherr's lens, we are given an insight into the lives of the artists beyond the show, revealing the hard work, dedication, and sacrifice that goes into their craft. The book also sheds light on the historical significance of the Wall of Death, its origins, and the evolution of the sport over the years.

The Wall of Death drivers are a testament to human bravery and determination, and their art continues to inspire and captivate audiences around the world. Florian Holzherr's memorial to their life and work is a valuable contribution to the preservation of this unique form of entertainment.

Weight: 1514g
Dimension: 228 x 337 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783777441849