The Ken Fox Hellriders Book

I first encountered the Ken Fox troupe back in 2009 and was astonished by the skill and showmanship of the riders of this particular wall of death. The wall of death has a long line of history going back to the twenties in England and Ken’s team still perform their skills upon machines from this time. As the riders flash past the audience at great speed, you seem to witness a show from a previous era, an era without the trappings of this modern changing world!
I set out to preserve this way of life with photography, it was important for me from the start to document the Fox family with an undirected approach, and preferably with film. However the latter proved impossible for me due to the cost. To overcome this problem and to keep this project genuine. I photographed this entire project without
shots being set up, no lighting and with minimum post editing. When you look through the pages of books and magazines that are produced in this now digital world you sometimes have difficulty deciding if the imagery before your eyes is real. The daring performances of the 21 century hell riders are real and are performed in front of many disbelieving eyes whenever they ride. This project concludes displaying their pride and commitment within the imagery of this book.
This biographical sketch is a brief glimpse into their world, and was shot over a period of nearly two years. During my time spent with Ken, his wife Julie and their family, I have witnessed the amazing spectacle that is………

THE WALL OF DEATH .
If you would like a copy of this book priced here at £10.00 please go to the BUY NOW button, or send a cheque for £12.00 if you live in the UK and want it posted out. payable to Gary margerum. and send to, 18 ladycroft way farnborough kent br6 7by, don't forget to put your address on! for return post.
sorry for the charge but the books are quite weighty and the good old post office charges £2.
Please note for orders outside the uk please contact me via e mail for postage price.

Thank you!
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Prints

All the images have been reproduced for this publication.

If you would like an original print please contact me.
Prints will be dispatched from one of the leading printers in England.
There’s nothing like the original printed on high quality paper.
All images will be limited to ensure exclusivity.
Please contact me regarding image selection and print size etc.

Thank You…….

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Wednesday 23 June 2010

Print sale

The images displayed below are being released for sale to the public.

There Is only a limited run of each image.Your 20x16 high quality print from dunns imaging group will be sent to you with a numbered certificate.This can be placed on the rear of your frame.I do prefer completed works to be framed,but due to postage damage we can only supply prints though the postal system.Each print is priced £70.00 which includes p&p to main land uk.(if out side main land contact for postal costs)Promoters…..Please contact me if you are looking for different images for promoting, advertising, or sponsorship of the wall of death.Please e mail your details and requirements .I will source best images to suit your needs.

All print orders to be placed via contact number.07794009958.
"Prints belong on the wall so get them framed"
Please choose a print number when ordering.

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Tuesday 22 June 2010

Wall of Death

Documentary type insight to the wall of death.

The Team


Left to Right. Ken Fox..Alex Fox..Ken Wolfe..Willie..Steve..Lee..Jed..Luke Fox..Kerri Cameron..Jamie..and Neil (the spieler)Team line up from dingles.Other members unfortunately absent.

Glasonbury June 23rd/27th


"Keep upright and stay safe all the best "

Wednesday 9 June 2010

Ken Allen cartoon.

The highly acclaimed cartoonist ken allen took time out to pen down this one off! for me.See Ken Allen cartoons for more info.(Cartoon posted has copyright!) thanks again ken......





Published Work

1987 - 92 The Weekly News, Daily Star, The Sun, Daily Mirror
1987 - 92 Private Eye
1987 - 90 Daily pocket cartoonist, Liverpool Daily Post
1988 Daily Telegraph
1988 - 92 Punch
1990 - 92 The Spectator
1990 - 92 The Cartoonist
1990 - 92 Maxim
1996 - 02 Punch

"In life, I think you've got to laugh, so I like to draw single joke cartoons, usually in black and white".

Wednesday 2 June 2010

Wall of Death: A Way of Life

From the wall of death tour back in february "enjoy" See also blog archive for february.