Cross photos will become “Dirty Pictures” book

Cover of new book based
on Portland cyclocross images.

One of the biggest stories about this year’s cyclocross season (besides the record crowds) has been the emergence of PDXCross.com.

The site launched back in September and offers a weekly photo slideshow of all the glorious, painful and muddy action. The work is a collaboration between a team of professional photographers who are self-described as an, “improbable group of un-hipsters” who “love photography and cyclocross.”

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Among the talented shooters are Torsten Kjellstrand, Rob Finch, Jamie Francis, Tim LaBarge, Pamela Royal and Mike Davis. Their work is inspiring. Each week the engaging, black-and-white images tell stories not just about the racing action, but about the people, the location, and the feelings that cyclocross brings out.

Cross Crusade '08 - Alpenrose-12.jpg

Photographer Torsten Kjellstrand
is one of the men behind
PDXCross.com.
(Photo © J. Maus)

In December, they plan to unveil Dirty Pictures, Volume One a book that “will celebrate the 2008 cyclocross season” with their best photos of the year.

The book will also feature an essay by talented writer/photographer/racer Heidi Swift and quotes and quips from local racers.

The book will be printed on high-quality paper and will be offered as both a softcover ($45) and a hardcover ($65) and it’s expected to be ready for order in time for Christmas. More details will be available at the Cross Crusade after party slated for December 7th.

Stay tuned for more about Dirty Pictures and an invite to the launch party shindig that’s being planned.

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

Founder of BikePortland (in 2005). Father of three. North Portlander. Basketball lover. Car owner and driver. If you have questions or feedback about this site or my work, feel free to contact me at @jonathan_maus on Twitter, via email at maus.jonathan@gmail.com, or phone/text at 503-706-8804. Also, if you read and appreciate this site, please become a supporter.

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Adam
Adam
15 years ago

Please let us know when and how we can order these. Can’t wait to check it out!

David A
David A
15 years ago

Their photos are some of the best b&w photography I’ve seen. This album will be a great one to have for anyone who is interested, not only in cyclocross, but photography in general.

Dave
Dave
15 years ago

Word is they will have ordering info at the Dec 7th crusade party.

Chris Sullivan
Chris Sullivan
15 years ago

Where’s the BikePortland photo book, Jonathan?