Motorcycle Life Coffee-Table Book Profiles 107 Riders, Including Jason Momoa and Keanu Reeves
On September 29, Artisan Books published "Motorcycle Life: Stories, Wisdom, and Obsession from Riders Around the World," a 352-page coffee-table book authored by Eric Hendrikx, who is a journalist, rider, and holds a master’s degree in anthropology. The book showcases interviews and photography of 107 riders, including notable figures like Jason Momoa and Keanu Reeves, along with professional motorcyclists and custom-bike builders. Hendrikx aimed to provide a cultural snapshot of contemporary motorcycling, emphasizing personal narratives over technical details. He highlighted that women constitute about 20 to 25 percent of motorcyclists in North America. All preorder royalties were donated to the Distinguished Gentlemen’s Ride and Movember charities. The book opens with a nod to the 1969 film "Easy Rider," reflecting themes of freedom.
Key facts
- Motorcycle Life: Stories, Wisdom, and Obsession from Riders Around the World was released on September 29.
- The 352-page coffee-table book was written by Eric Hendrikx and published by Artisan Books.
- Hendrikx interviewed 107 riders, including celebrities Jason Momoa and Keanu Reeves.
- Hendrikx holds a master’s degree in anthropology and used that perspective in the book.
- Women constitute approximately 20 to 25 percent of motorcyclists in North America, a proportion reflected in the book.
- Hendrikx donated all preorder royalties to the Distinguished Gentlemen’s Ride and Movember charities.
- The book references the 1969 film Easy Rider and its themes of freedom and belonging.
- Hendrikx’s first riding experience was on his father’s 1978 Yamaha DT250 Enduro.
Entities
Artists
- Jason Momoa
- Keanu Reeves
- Eric Hendrikx
- Dennis Hopper
- Jack Nicholson
- Carey Hart
- Maxwell Hazan
- Gard Hollinger
- Mel Wonder
- Viju Mathew
Institutions
- Artisan Books
- Arch Motorcycles
- Hazan Motorworks
- Good Ride
- Distinguished Gentlemen’s Ride
- Movember
- Robb Report
Locations
- Queensland
- Australia
- Los Angeles
- United States
- Angeles Crest
- North America