The Build: Designing My Life of Choppers, Family and Faith - Softcover

Teutul Paul Jr

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1601428898 ISBN 13: 9781601428899

Publisher: Waterbrook Press (A Division of Random House Inc), 2018

Synopsis

A behind-the-scenes look at reality series American Chopper from Paul Teute Jr., including a photos from his life, as well as spectacular shots and the backstory of his most famous bikes.

Paul Teutul Jr. may be the world's most creative builder of custom "chopper" motorcycles. His talents wowed millions during the ten-year run of the popular TV series American Chopper and American Chopper: Senior vs. Junior. So did painful battles with his father, which culminated in 2008 when Paul's father fired him.

Told with "Paulie's" plainspoken candour, The Build reveals his life behind the scenes in a reality show made famous by incredible bikes, hilarious pranks, and memorable arguments. You'll also learn the details of his youth growing up in a conflicted family, the tensions at Orange County Choppers, his relationship with brother Mikey and other employees at OCC, and his courtship and marriage to his wife, Rachael. And for the first time, Paul explains the role God has played in his life and how faith has kept him steady in the rocky relationship with his father.

In The Build are Paul's insights on how he created some of his more memorable designs, including the Black Widow, 9/11 Memorial, Cadillac, and build-off bikes. Paul also reveals the one feature he determines first that drives the distinctive look of each of his creations. Whether you're a fan of American Chopper or just someone who loves motorcycles, the visual arts, or an inside look into a memorable story, you'll be inspired by Paul's intriguing journey.

About this title

About the Author

PAUL TEUTUL JR was just 27 when American Chopper: Jet Bike premiered on the Discovery Channel, featuring Paulie and his father, Paul Sr., building a custom chopper for 2002's Laconia Bike Week. Part of Bike Weekend, the one-off special and the intrinsic family dynamics so captivated audiences, a full series order following the Teutuls and their business, Orange County Choppers, soon followed in 2003. Six years of family ups and downs ensued, culminating in 2009 with Senior firing Junior, who waited out his one-year non-compete clause before establishing his own business, Paul Jr. Designs, in 2010. Today, Paul Jr. Designs continues to thrive, producing custom bikes including Azeroth Choppers for Blizzard's World of Warcraft and the White Cap SKILSAW Bike, and he's currently building two bikes for a blockbuster feature film that will be released in summer 2016 (stay tuned!). There have been TV commercials and personal appearances since 2012 as well, but the most important development in Paul's life is the birth of his son Hudson Seven Teutul in February 2015 with wife Rachael. And, yes, while he may not work with them anymore, Mikey, Senior, and Vinnie are all in Junior's life, with a single photo of Senior holding his grandson netted hundreds of thousands of likes on Facebook.

Edition details

• Publisher: Waterbrook Press (A Division of Random House Inc)
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1601428898
• ISBN 13: 9781601428899
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 224