Adventure Riding in the American West

A photographic homage to the untamed USA
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This stunning collection of 200 pages showcases the breathtaking scenery Olivier de Vaulx captured over a decade of exploration across thousands of miles of dirt roads, unveiling the most remote corners of the United States.

Inna Thorn

Executive Director & Board Vice-President, Backcountry Discovery Routes

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PICTURES:

This coffee table book is first and foremost a collection of images, that collide or complete each other organically. These photos make you travel through the West, with almost no text but vibrant colors and infinite perspectives to let your imagination wander. The book features motorcycles but is designed to appeal to any nature lover or enthusiast traveler. There is a mix of action pictures with landscapes photos free of bikes, as well as some portraits of wild animals…

vertical drone shot forest dirt road and adventure motorcycles
bear, grizzly, deer, ktm adventure, forest
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LAYOUT:

The layout gives priority to the photos, and the visual experience is improved by the size of the landscape pages. The American countryside is huge, and cannot be given justice outside of a panoramic format. The book is 200 pages of breathtaking sceneries with no compromise in real estate or quality!

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CHAPTERS:

It’s a journey through the untamed West, with chapters featuring Deserts, Dunes, Mountains, Plains, Forests, Red Rocks, and Paved roads.

8 chapters of the book

LOCATIONS:

The pictures have been shot within the Western states of Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.

map of Western states featured in the book

Every picture is captioned with the exact location of the photo. The goal is to trigger curiosity and willingness to discover new places!

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mojave desert, cactus, triumph tiger 900, mosko moto bags

MANY ICONIC BIKES are featured in these pages:

Honda XR650, CRF450L, and Africa Twin; Yamaha Tenere 700; Suzuki DR650, DRZ400, and V-Strom 1050 DE; BMW GS850, GS1100 and GS1200; KTM 350 EXC-F, Adventure models 890R, 990R, 1090R, and 1250R; Husqvarna 500 FE and 701; Triumph Tiger 900 Rally…

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many iconic bikes are featured in this book...

TOP QUALITY:

Cutting no corners, this book is a 9 x 12 hardcover, printed at the highest quality standard. We use archival-quality paper that will last a lifetime, while the cover is bound with beautiful Smyth sewn binding. A foil stamping on the hardcover and a subtle embossing on the dust jacket give a touch of luxury to this collector item.

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Smyth sewn binding and archive-quality paper for a durable and long lasting luxury look
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CUSTOMIZATION: 

The book can be ordered with one of the two dust jackets: Get your photobook with the standard dust jacket featuring the spectacular landscape of Utah, or treat yourself to the special edition and get a stunning view of the Colorado mountains!

alternative cover with Colorado mountains

VIDEO TRAILER

The open spaces of the USA are so unique in their diversity that they deserve some attention, outside of the National Parks. This video will show you what this book is all about: The unaltered beauty of the American wilderness seen from the most remote trails of the West…

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“ADVENTURE RIDING IN THE AMERICAN WEST” PHOTO BOOK

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FACTS

  • Content: 200 pages in full color, 231 high-resolution photos
  • Dimensions: 9 x 12 inches (23 x 30.5 cm).
  • Style: Hardcover coffee table book
  • Cover: Cotton cover with gold logo + full color Dust-jacket
  • Designed by ODV in California
  • Shipping within 48 hours
  • Options: Get a personalized signature from the author.
    (Note: by default, the book will be signed using the first name of the order. Please use the notes on the checkout page for special requests)
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