Behind- Living Backwards

Description

Book: Behind- Living Backwards
Hand-bound hardcover book
Published: June 2026
Pages: 240
Dimensions: 21,0 x 27,0 cm (8,27” x 10,63”),

Cover, digitally printed on 130 grams Lessebo Design paper
Inner pages, digitally printed on 130 grams Lessebo Design paper
Open spine binding
Edition of 300

Living Backwards is a hardcover, hand-bound book featuring work on commuter trains by graffiti writer Behind.

Clean lines, strong color combinations, and smooth connections between letters are characteristic of Behind’s style. Over the years, Behind has painted a massive number of trains, building an extensive body of work across multiple countries. The book presents a selection of pieces produced over the past several years in the Netherlands, Belgium, England, the United States, and other countries. It also includes a number of personal stories, offering insight into the experiences behind the work.

From Dutch trains to exotic systems: Living Backwards takes you on a visual journey through the work of Behind.

With his colorful letters, clean lines, and recognizable style, Behind has built an impressive body of work over the past years on trains across Europe and far beyond. His work is all about balance, letter structure, use of color, and concepts that often only become visible when you look closer.

Living Backwards brings together an extensive selection of work produced over the past years in countries including the Netherlands, Belgium, England, the United States, and several others. From classic panels to full burners, every page shows why Behind is considered one of the most distinctive train writers of his generation.

But this book goes beyond just photos of painted steel.

Between the pages, Behind shares personal stories, memories, and experiences that provide a unique glimpse into life behind the photos. From special sessions and unexpected encounters to the moments that normally stay hidden behind the scenes.

The result is a book that not only documents the work but also tells the story of the person behind the name.

Living Backwards is more than a photo book. It’s a record of years of dedication, travel, risks, and creativity. A carefully curated overview of Behind’s work on commuter trains across different countries, complemented by personal stories that give the images extra meaning.