Patiperro - The Diary of a Sudaka

PATIPERRO is a striking and deeply personal book in which Chilean writer Ale VLOK recounts his adventures painting trains and subways across the world. Told through the lens of his unique artistic vision — and shaped by his beginnings as an undocumented immigrant in Barcelona — this book offers a rare, honest look into the life behind international train graffiti.

Structured into 11 chapters, each introduced with a portrait of the sneakers Ale wore during the story it represents, the book is filled with candid storytelling, artistic imagery, and compelling documentation. Ale VLOK shares his experiences in 29 cities across 4 continents, accompanied by more than 20 internationally renowned writers. Together, they create a vivid, aesthetic journey through some of the world’s most iconic urban landscapes:

Barcelona, New York, London, Berlin, Tokyo, Cape Town, Dublin, Bucharest, Bilbao, Porto, and many more.

While artistic photography forms the visual backbone of PATIPERRO, each chapter also incorporates elements that deepen the emotional storytelling — from collages and portraits to photographs of significant objects and, of course, the graffiti pieces themselves.

This is not just another graffiti book. PATIPERRO stands out for its authenticity, narrative strength, and exceptional design. It documents not only the art on the trains, but the humanity, risk, creativity, and camaraderie behind it all.

Facts:

• Release 2020
• Hardcover
• Size 32 x 34
• 330 pages
• English
• Self-publishing