Lutz Schelhorn:
"The last warrior - German
Hells Angels in Focus "
The title was a great report by Kuno Kruse on the German Hells Angels borrowed, and the story was published in 2008 in the "star". A title provokes the one hand, on the other hand, the self-understanding of the Hells Angels in many aspects of society reflects.
"The Last Warrior" is the new project of photographer Lutz Schelhorn. Many myths and rumors revolve around the most famous motorcycle club in the world. Specifically German Hells Angels are currently the focus of the authorities and the media.
Hardly anyone is more able to get a clear picture of these men.
Anyway, Hells Angels polarize. Whether they are called famous or infamous, outsider or Local Heroes, rebels on wheels or criminal rockers, is as dazzling as their reputation their appearance. A close-knit community at the same time emphasizing the individual is actually a paradox, the Hells Angels practice for decades. They are global players of mixed races, religions, nations, and the experience of a life on the edge of the abyss. Established in the midst of the mass society but they are further away from her than many can think.
Lutz Schelhorn went for this work on a long tour in Germany. He uses the analog photographic technique, from small to large format image. Is only exposed to black-and-white negative film. Black and white was chosen to the phenomenon Hells Angels precision and reduced to approach and this motorcycle club, which is often perceived outward only his badge, to give a face.
The idea for this project came in the year 2008. Lutz Schelhorn had in his already implemented some extraordinary projects short photographic career. What could be more natural than that he takes his membership in the Hells Angels club, his life and his brothers in the focus of the past 30 years. That he would like to reach over his photograph to put a picture of the club cemented in a different light.
Not a journalist, no - with focus and blur, light and shadow.
He deliberately uses existing stereotypes to photographically and dismantled this already on his next photo. The viewer is asked to look between the truths which he takes it, it is left to itself.
2 revised edition 17.02.2012. 192 pages, 288 photographs, of which about 100 portraits, all photos in duotone, printed on fine art paper. Size: 32.6 x 25.0 cm, clothbound, T exte German and English.
ISBN 978-3-9812466-4-3
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Genre: Epic/Heroic Fantasy
Publisher: Self-published through CreateSpace.com
Release Date: 11 February, 2013
Amazon
Book Description:
“To a kingdom facing darkness, a Hero will come…”
As the King of Talbadas nears his end, and treasonous parties seek to usurp the throne, young farmer Halm Dresden finds that his father’s dying advice, the actions of two elves, and a nightmare vision have put him on a destined path. While impressionable youth and some of his friends join this treacherous league, Dresden has a sword made and prepares for looming conflict…
Publisher: Self-published through CreateSpace.com
Release Date: 11 February, 2013
Amazon
Book Description:
“To a kingdom facing darkness, a Hero will come…”
As the King of Talbadas nears his end, and treasonous parties seek to usurp the throne, young farmer Halm Dresden finds that his father’s dying advice, the actions of two elves, and a nightmare vision have put him on a destined path. While impressionable youth and some of his friends join this treacherous league, Dresden has a sword made and prepares for looming conflict…
About The Author:
T.M. Shannon works full time, pays rent, and has a head full of ideas.
He is currently living the dream in Sydney, Australia with his darling other half, and a 99% well-behaved son.
TM Shannon Blog | History of Talbadas | Facebook
T.M. Shannon works full time, pays rent, and has a head full of ideas.
He is currently living the dream in Sydney, Australia with his darling other half, and a 99% well-behaved son.
TM Shannon Blog | History of Talbadas | Facebook
Excerpt
1 - “Grab”
Dresden
got to his feet, stretched his arms and legs, and cracked his neck
and knuckles both. He looked to his family with eyes that no longer
showed compassion, but dreadful finality; and he made peace with the
possibility that he may never see them again.
“Dresden?”
Kethis asked uncertainly. Bindie and Gorden peered at him.
“This
will not be,”
he said bluntly, his voice calmly level, different.
“I will not have my family, nor the people of my town, fear for
their lives.” He had nothing else to say; and having uttered those
words, he strode for the hallway.
“Mum,
where is he going?” Gorden asked excitedly. “Where are you going,
Dresden?!”
He moved for the study,
his eyes set in cold, calculating slits. “Out
for a walk,”
he growled…