Painted Graves Vol. 2 dives deeper, darker, and more personal into graffiti history. This second volume is a profound tribute to the friends who left too soon—writers who shaped the rails and left an indelible mark on steel and memory alike.
While Opak continues his journey, the narrative shifts toward the intimate. This volume pays homage to international heavyweights who passed away at the height of their passion:
Risk (FI), Stone (FR), Remo (CH), Math (NL), Nesh (AT), Choc (BE), Ruzd (DE), and Aone (USA).
A Journey Through Time and Loss
Vol. 2 unfolds as a pilgrimage through flashbacks, shared missions across borders, and silent platforms. As the trains—painted or bare—have vanished into scrap yards, so too have the legends who brought them to life. This makes the book more than a simple document; it is a ritual, a homage drenched in emotion, atmosphere, and respect.
The archives also feature appearances by: Kaos, Micro, Lyte, Sharp, Rough, Jiwee, Inxs, Pum, Honet, Riot, Foe, Vino, and others.
Every page vibrates with the energy of Europe’s rail lines—an open-air museum that was never intended to last. Spanning 248 pages, this book stands as a powerful conclusion to Opak’s long-standing mission and an ode to the international brotherhood of train writers.
Specifications:
Pages: 248
Format: Hardcover, 210 × 270 mm
Language: French & English
Author: Olivier Scuro (Opak)
Publisher: Sabotage Editions
ISBN: 979-1-097946-31-9
Release Date: December 4, 2025
A haunting and essential conclusion to the "Tales from the Rails" collection.