Michael Köckritz

Explore the evolution of Ferrari from its beginnings to the brand's current status as a symbol of luxury and performance. With exclusive insights, captivating stories and fascinating interviews with Ferrari experts and insiders. A must for Ferrari enthusiasts and car fans who appreciate the elegance and power of these iconic vehicles and want to immerse themselves in the world of high-end automotive design. The Ferrari Book offers a comprehensive tribute to the legendary brand founded in 1947 by racing driver Enzo Ferrari. It takes an in-depth look at the iconic cars that have set the benchmark for performance and style. From classic race cars to modern supercars, this book covers the full breadth of Ferrari's history and innovation. Discover the stories behind the brand, meet the people who have contributed to its success and read in-depth interviews with today's experts. Experience the thrill of the open road through stunning photography and captivating narratives. Whether you are a die-hard Ferrari fan or simply appreciate the beauty of high-performance automobiles, this book is an exciting journey through the world of Ferrari. Text in English and German.

The Porsche Book - a racing car legend becomes a coffee table book with class. Driving a Porsche is a very special lifestyle, a philosophy of its own - and an absolute necessity in the life of a car fan. That's why this fascinating coffee table book inextricably combines everything that belongs to the luxury car brand created by Ferdinand Porsche: impressive photos, an avant-garde layout and cool texts make this coffee table book an essential must-have for Porsche enthusiasts and a valuable piece of German automotive history. An illustrated book as luxurious as the cult sports car from Stuttgart – Germany. The German car brand and success story of Porsche could not be presented in a more comprehensive and glamorous way than in this illustrated book: High-gloss images characterized by avant-garde aesthetics, exclusive design sketches and fascinating technical details on all series models - and yes, before you ask, the legendary Porsche 911 is also included! Michael Köckritz also sheds light on the significance of Porsche as a luxury brand and racing car icon, unique in the history of motor racing and sports cars. Expert interviews with insiders from the Porsche cosmos round off the coffee table book with fascinating details. Avant-garde coffee table book from the pen of a car and lifestyle expert Only a passionate Porsche driver like the journalist, artist and media maker Michael Köckritz can adequately describe the fascination of the sports car legend from Stuttgart - because he captures in words and intoxicating images exactly what Porsche fans and car collectors feel! The combination of luxury, lifestyle and the racing car history that unites perhaps the most legendary German car brand explains only part of the myth of "driving a Porsche". In the style of the car culture magazine ramp, founded by Köckritz, he presents a fascinating piece of automotive history in The Porsche Book: a coffee table book for which luxury is as natural as the number 911 is for Porsche.

“Sheer Driving Pleasure”; a slogan associated with one brand by car fans worldwide: BMW. In his customary detailed manner, Michael Köckritz guides his readers through all the significant points of the company's history in his latest coffee table book, "BMW Milestones". He showcases the most significant and innovative 40 models, presented in chronological order and enriched with intriguing background information. The 3 Series, 5 Series, and 7 Series are covered, along with the popular M models, as well as the luxury and racing models. Starting from the early combustion engines, he progresses through automotive history to the latest electric vehicles. Naturally, this immense coffee table book shines with phenomenal photographs of each model. Köckritz skillfully portrays the cars, evoking the exact feeling that the well-known slogan of the car brand proclaims: "Sheer Driving Pleasure." For all BMW enthusiasts who have always wanted to know more about their favorite car, "BMW Milestones" is the perfect coffee table book. Those who want to dive into the history and heritage of Bayerische Motorenwerke will find in Köckritz's latest volume an exciting collection of facts, extraordinary stories, and photographs.

And now, we continue with the rapid Milestone series by teNeues, which is delves into the greatest car brands in the world. After Porsche and BMW, this time we explore the automotive history of the Stuttgart flagship brand, Mercedes-Benz. In the visually stunning coffee table book "Mercedes-Benz Milestones", Michael Köckritz, the editor of the internationally acclaimed automotive culture magazine ramp, takes his readers on a journey through the company's history of the internationally coveted German automaker. He presents the icons of the car brand in a historical overview, arranged chronologically from the company's founding to the present day. "Mercedes-Benz Milestones" is an exciting journey through the development of the high-end brand. Approximately 40 models from the A-Class, S-Class, E-Class, and G-Class are featured in this high-caliber coffee table book. And of course, classics and vintage cars, as well as powerhouses like the racing models or the tuned AMG models, are not to be missed. Whether it's a luxury sedan, family car, SUV, sports car, or the futuristic EQ series with electric cars, there is room for everything in this comprehensive compendium, as long as it bears the star on the hood. In addition to impressive images, Köckritz has also peppered the book with informative texts and intriguing background stories about each vehicle. For every Mercedes-Benz fan, "Mercedes-Benz Milestones" is the ultimate guide with all the essential facts about the luxury brand.

Another book about Porsche? Absolutely! Because one like this doesn't exist yet. In the new picture book Porsche Vibes by Michael Köckritz, it may seem like the iconic luxury sports car is at the centre of attention. However, the true star of the book is the emotions and the lifestyle that are so typically associated with Porsche. It's that feeling that only a Porsche can evoke. Köckritz skilfully portrays what it's like to live with a Porsche by your side. The result is a laid-back coffee table book that conveys an eternally youthful sense of life, where joy, happiness, and enjoyment take centre stage. In captivating images, Michael effortlessly captures the emotional essence and shares it with his readers. He tells authentic and inspiring stories about the fascinating luxury sports car and provides amusing background anecdotes about the people who drive them. There's hardly anyone better suited for this task. After all, Köckritz is not only a devoted Porsche enthusiast himself, but also the editor of the cult car magazine ramp and the owner of the successful brand agency ramp.studio. Porsche Vibes is a highly entertaining book that illuminates the Porsche myth and reveals the brand and the brand experience behind the luxury sports car from Stuttgart. It gradually opens the reader's access to the world of Porsche driving: relaxed, exuberant, and sometimes wild. Many intimate pictures tell exciting stories and feature prominent Porsche drivers with their cars. This magnificent picture book is made for all Porsche fans who already have everything, and for anyone who wants to understand the fascination behind this magnificent vehicle.

Custom Bike Life Shows people's fascination with motorcycles from every angle, like a road movie you can experience for yourself in this exciting compendium. Unique, photo-packed stories about individual bikes and the people who made them, along with opulent visuals and special reports that dive right into the current custom bike scene and motorcycle culture. Cafe Racer, Scrambler, Chopper. This volume also covers the big bike events like Wheels & Waves and Pure & Crafted. Experience the atmosphere at races, weekend events in California, and adventure tours through the mountains of South Africa, and visit the workshops where custom bikes are born. The scene's best photographers provide their most amazing shots, while entertaining and informative text tells the story behind the events and images.

Auto. Kultur. Magazin. In seven years and 30 issues, ramp has lived up to its name with its stylish take on cars, filling its pages with fresh, pioneering imagery. ramp sees a car as much more than a means of transportation or a technical miracle: to ramp, cars equal culture. A car is a part of our lives that can become an extension of our identities, a place where we touch, get behind the wheel, drive, pursue our passions, and experience the world. As intensely and subjectively as possible. ramp is on the road around the world, to people, ideas, places, things, and events. With its immediate, authentic, and creative images, and with its modern and surprising visual design, ramp has become the most-honoured car magazine in the world in its seven-year existence. It has set the creative bar for both magazines and advertising. Coinciding with the 30th issue, the team, headed by editor-in-chief and publisher Michael Kockritz, has brought the best pictures and stories out of the archives.In accordance with ramp's philosophy, they will be placed in a fresh new context, also providing an opportunity to show off many gorgeous pictures that, for one reason or another, did not make it into the magazine. The result: a wild jam session of automotive storytelling.