Squeezed Up | Tales of Polynesian Pop and Kustom Kulture
Photography by Dirk "The Pixeleye" Behlau
Languages: English & Japanese
378 pages, full color Hardcover in a linen slipcase
Format: 297 x 270 mm incl. 12 Tiki Cocktail Recipes
Prologue by Stefan Immke
Epiloque by Nash
ISBN: 978-3-00-064626-3

Squeezed Up - The Book is the new XXL coffee table book by internationally acclaimed photographer and filmmaker Dirk Behlau.

Ten Days, Nineteen Cities, Twenty-Eight Locations, Two Hot Rods, Five Guys, and a Race. Squeezed Up is an unforgettable road trip across Southern California, combining Hot Rodding, Polynesian Pop, Tiki culture, Tattoos, and Kustom Kulture into a stunning and crazy master-piece. Experience every bump in the road with “The Wild Bunch,” as they journey to preserve the past, while meeting with painters, surfers, tattoo artists, bartenders, Tiki makers, Hot Rod builders, and more. Don’t take yourself too seriously, conserve history, preserve and don’t consume. Keep what makes you feel alive and live it. Come and join us on the road!

ALIVE – Photography by Dirk Behlau
Edited by: Dirk Behlau
Foreword by: Von Franco
Epilogue by: Sion Smith
Publisher: Feierabend Unique Books / zeixs
Format: Hardcover with a special transparent plastic dust jacket
Language: English
Size: 30 × 27 cm
Pages: 320
ISBN: 9783939998907

ALIVE is Dirk "The Pixeleye" Behlau's large-format coffee table book celebrating the spirit of Kustom Kulture. Internationally recognized for his authentic, candid photography, Behlau presents a compelling visual journey through the global custom scene across 320 pages.

The book explores the intersection of hot rods, custom motorcycles, pin-ups, tattoos, lifestyle, and the people who shape this unique culture. Rather than staged images, Behlau captures genuine moments and personalities, revealing the passion and creativity that define the community.

Following his acclaimed books Speed Kings, Hotrod Empire, and Kool Fellas, ALIVE is his fourth publication dedicated to this world—this time produced in an impressive XXL format with more than three times the page count of his previous books.

The title ALIVE reflects a way of life: pursuing your passion with dedication and authenticity, independent of conventions or rules.

The foreword was written by renowned Californian Lowbrow artist Von Franco, who worked alongside Ed "Big Daddy" Roth during the 1960s, while the epilogue is contributed by Sion Smith.

INKarnation – Tattoo & Lifestyle

Dirk Behlau brought together internationally renowned photographers and close friends to create a truly exceptional book that unmistakably bears his signature style.

INKarnation offers an authentic glimpse into the creative tattoo scene, featuring a carefully curated collection of outstanding photographs by leading international photographers. The book showcases tattoo artists, pin-ups, musicians, and charismatic personalities—far removed from the clichés of mainstream tattoo culture.

Rather than focusing on ordinary or trend-driven tattoos, INKarnation celebrates a genuine passion for tattoo art, combined with attitude, individuality, and a rock ’n’ roll lifestyle. It presents unique tattoos created by—and worn by—people who embrace life with the same diversity, creativity, and passion reflected in their ink.

Black Edition: €48.00
Limited White Edition: €98.00

Book Details

Title: INKarnation – Tattoo & Lifestyle
Pages: 302
Format: 190 × 320 mm
Photographs: 320
ISBN: 978-3-939998-55-6
Edited by: Dirk Behlau
Publisher: Feierabend Unique Books, Cologne
Status: Sold Out