Nigel Sylvester: GO is the first self-titled book by professional BMX athlete, entrepreneur, YouTube sensation and culture icon - Nigel Sylvester. His GO brand embraces the relentless, unapologetic and graceful pursuit of accomplishing a dream. His globally acclaimed digital film series, GO, captures his style and thrilling adventures in cities around the globe from his POV. The opening scene from GO: Dubai sets the tone with Sylvester jumping out of a plane with his BMX bike in hand into the desert. It's stunts like this that make it easy to understand how this young BMXer from Queens, New York, has re-defined BMX riding on his own terms, and become one of the most recognizable faces in the sports world along the way. With his hands gripping the handlebars and feet on the pedals, Sylvester has given BMX riding new life as he embraces life to the fullest and lives out his imagination.
Nigel Sylvester: GO showcases Sylvester's fearless mindset partaking in various sports such as Sumo wrestling in Tokyo, fencing at Somerset House in London, and Racing Ferraris along the coast in Malibu. All of which isn't possible without his bike, which is never far from him and incorporated throughout his journey in unexpected ways. GO cameos include Super Bowl Champion wide receiver Victor Cruz, DJ Khaled, celebrity jeweler Greg Yuna, Steve Aoki, and NBA champion Nick Young, to name a few.
Sylvester's ability to seamlessly and authentically blend the worlds of sport and art will resonate with generations to come.
Industry Reviews
"Nigel Sylvester is a pioneer of the BMX scene, and now his ongoing legacy is being celebrated in his upcoming coffee table book, Nigel Sylvester: GO by Rizzoli. The photobook captures his energetic approach to the sport, exploring how he has turned BMXing from a hobby into career and, most importantly, a lifestyle. From cycling around his home of Queens, New York, to jumping out of a plane in the Dubai desert with his trusty bicycle in hand, Sylvester has gone on to prove that BMXing can be a true sport, eschewing negative connotations by celebrating the medium’s freedom. With photography by the director, cinematographer, and graphic designer Harrison Boyce, Nigel Sylvester: GO sees the professional athlete not just in his usual form, but also in a multitude of situations that better explain his travels and effervescent energy." —HYPEBEAST.COM