Aotearoa is a land etched by gods and ridden by mortals. In its dramatic valleys and across its formidable peaks, a story has unfolded – one of dirt, speed, and gravity. This is the world captured in Eden, a masterful fusion of landscape grandeur and athletic dynamism showcasing New Zealand's mountain biking scene.
Curated by filmmaker Nick Stevenson, Eden is a testament to the images that almost slipped away. It is a rescue mission for the sublime, liberating extraordinary photographs from the digital purgatory of hard drives and fleeting social media feeds.
Within these large-format pages, the work of the world’s most talented action / landscape photographers finally finds a permanent home, their images flanked by intimate essays from the athletes who have carved their legends into these same hills.
With contributions from icons like Sven Martin, Robin Goomes, Casey Brown, Remy Morton, Callum Wood, Cam Mackenzie, Henry Jaine, Graham Murray, Jay French and Conor McFarlane, the book is a dialogue between the captured moment and the lived experience.
More than a book, Eden is a portal to the hallowed trails of Queenstown, Nelson, and Craigieburn – a tangible piece of the paradise that has become the global heartland of mountain biking.
For mountain bikers, and even landscape photographers, this book represents a bucket list of locations, bound in hardcover.
The photobook is published by Thames & Hudson and currently retails for $79.99
