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Recommended retail price: €42,00
Sustainable & Stylish Homes – Duurzaam & Elegant Wonen
Sustainable & Stylish Homes is an inspiring collection of leading architecture and interior design studios that are at the forefront of sustainable, stylish, and energy-efficient living solutions. This beautiful coffee table book showcases how innovative designs, eco-friendly materials, and timeless aesthetics converge to create a harmonious and luxurious home.
Discover groundbreaking green architecture, from LEED-certified homes to designs that seamlessly blend into nature. Sustainable & Stylish Homes highlights the latest trends in sustainable living and offers in-depth insights from experts. With breathtaking photography and inspiring projects, this photo book is an indispensable source of inspiration for architects, interior designers, and anyone who wants to live consciously and stylishly.
About the author:
Francesc Zamora Mora began his career as an architect in San Francisco and now works from Barcelona, where he specializes in architectural projects in the United States. As a renowned architectural editor, he brings a unique vision of design, rooted in both the American and European architectural worlds.A must-have for anyone who wants to combine sustainability and elegance in their interior!
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Recommended retail price: €60,00
Surf Shacks Vol. 2 – A New Wave of Surf Living
Discover the inspiring interiors and lifestyles of surfers around the world with Surf Shacks Vol. 2. This beautiful coffee table book takes you to the creative, unique, and sometimes unexpected homes of surfers – from treehouses in Hawaii to city apartments, from minimalist containers in Byron Bay to rustic cabins in Japan.
Surfing is more than a sport – it's a lifestyle. In this second installment of the popular Surf Shacks series, Matt Titone shows how surfers live, work, and create. With intimate stories, stunning photography, and a glimpse into creative studios, gardens, and living rooms, you'll get a unique insight into the daily lives of these eccentric coastal dwellers.
From architect Jamie Smallwood's off-grid container home to the Goodwin family's bus-residence – each chapter tells an inspiring story of freedom, design, and connection to nature.
This book is the perfect gift for lovers of surf culture, surfer lifestyle, interior design, and creative interiors and homes.
About the Author:
Matt Titone is a graphic designer and co-founder of the creative agency ITAL/C Studio and the platform Indoek – an online community that brings together surf culture and creativity. He lives in Los Angeles and is the mastermind behind the Surf Shacks book series, in which he documents the unique living and lifestyle of surfers. -
Recommended retail price: €60,00
Surf Shacks – An eclectic collection of creative surfer homes
Let yourself be carried away into the inspiring worlds of surfers worldwide. Surf Shacks is a stylish coffee table book full of character, offering a unique glimpse into the homes and creative lives of surfers – from a cozy hut in Hawaii to an apartment in New York, or even a converted bus serving as both home and transport.
It turns out surfers are not only passionate wave-riders but also artists, designers, and storytellers. In this book, you'll discover their living spaces, workplaces, record collections, gardens, and studios – all places that reflect their personality and lifestyle, far from the waves.
With stunning photography, intimate anecdotes, illustrations, and interviews, the photo book Surf Shacks reveals how diverse, creative, and quirky the surf community is. Whether it's filmmaker Jess Bianchi's secluded Hawaiian retreat, Hiromi Masubara's (former CEO of the Surfrider Foundation Japan) forested Japanese sanctuary, or shaper Ryan Lovelace's mobile home – each story offers a unique insight into life behind the waves.
This book is a must-have for lovers of surf culture, surfer lifestyle, interior design, and creative interiors and homes.
About Indoek
Indoek is a creative collective and online platform that focuses on the independent and artistic side of surf culture. They bring together stories, portraits, music, art, and design from the world of surfing. With a keen eye for aesthetics and content, they provide an authentic portrayal of the people and places behind the waves. Surf Shacks is one of their most beloved projects. -
Recommended retail price: €60,00
Ricardo Bofill – new edition, Visions of Architecture
A monumental tribute to the poetic, utopian, and radical world of one of the 20th century's most visionary architects.
The book Ricardo Bofill – New Edition: Visions of Architecture is an impressive coffee table book that showcases the exceptional work and ideas of Ricardo Bofill. With his iconic projects and progressive vision on living, architecture, and society, Bofill challenged traditional architecture for years. His work balances art and functionality, dream and reality.
This comprehensive monograph introduces you to Bofill's best-known and most groundbreaking projects, including the industrial masterpiece La Fábrica, the colorful and geometric residential complex La Muralla Roja, the experimental Walden 7, and the monumental Les Espaces d’Abraxas. Each project reflects his fascination with community, imagination, and innovative forms of coexistence.
What to expect in this book:
- Spectacular new photography by Salva López
- Insights and essays from architecture experts such as Nacho Alegre and Douglas Murphy
- Personal texts and sketches by Ricardo Bofill himself
- Floor plans, design drawings, and rare archive material
About the author:
Ricardo Bofill (1939–2022) was more than an architect – he was a visionary thinker, an artist, and a designer of alternative living worlds. His work is cherished worldwide for its unique blend of brutalist forms, Mediterranean influences, and futuristic vistas. His buildings ignite the imagination and are more popular than ever today, with a cult status among designers, photographers, and architecture enthusiasts.Who is this book for?
Perfect for lovers of design, architecture, art, and urban culture. Whether you are an architect, photographer, creative, or simply fascinated by extraordinary buildings: this book is a visual spectacle and a source of inspiration.An ode to the power of imagination and the freedom of form – this photo book brings Bofill’s dream worlds to life.
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Recommended retail price: €50,00
Remote Places to Stay Vol. 2 - Hidden Retreats for the Intrepid Traveler
Authors: gestalten, Debbie Pappyn & David De VleeschauwerLeave the world behind and discover extraordinary places where tranquility, nature, and design converge.
• An inspiring collection of remote and sustainable retreats worldwide
• Perfect for those yearning for silence, nature experiences, and authentic travel
• Featuring breathtaking photography and personal travel storiesRemote Places to Stay Vol. 2 takes you to the most remote and enchanting accommodations on Earth. From cabins in high mountain regions to minimalist eco-lodges on deserted coastlines, this coffee table book celebrates the rare pleasure of true seclusion in an ever-accelerating world.
Accessible via winding mountain paths, small planes, or boat trips through untouched nature, these unique places are designed to fully integrate with their surroundings. Each stay is a meticulously crafted ode to local materials, sustainability, and silence. The accommodations invite reflection and a deeper connection with the landscape, simplicity, and yourself.
Whether you're dreaming of your next trip or seeking inspiration for an alternative way of traveling: this photo book is a visual escape and an invitation to see the world with new eyes.
What to expect:
• A carefully curated selection of remote retreats worldwide, with an eye for sustainability and design
• Impressive photography that transports you to the tranquility and beauty of pristine natural areas
• Stories and descriptions that capture the essence of each stay: from location and design to atmosphere and experience
About the authors:Debbie Pappyn and David De Vleeschauwer are a Belgian duo who have been traveling the world for over a decade. Debbie is a journalist, David is a photographer, and together they have visited more than 100 countries in their search for meaningful travel experiences. Their work has appeared in leading publications such as Monocle, Wallpaper*, The Financial Times, and National Geographic. In Remote Places to Stay, they combine their passion for travel, tranquility, and rare places into a book that inspires and moves.
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Recommended retail price: €85,00
- The first coffee table book by London-based photographer Alan Schaller, whose work is exhibited worldwide.
- A highly relevant subject: human loneliness as a result of the digital world and living in a big city – poignant images in this beautiful photo book.
Discover the masterpieces of Alan Schaller, the renowned London photographer who captures the essence of human life with his black-and-white photos. His work is a visual spectacle of abstraction, surrealism, and geometry, imbued with powerful contrasts. With international recognition and publications in renowned media such as The Guardian, The New York Times, and The Independent, Schaller has left his mark on the world of photography. As a proud ambassador for Leica cameras and co-founder of the Street Photography International Collective, he continuously pushes the boundaries of creativity and expression. Experience the enchantment of his work now, where contrasts, architecture, and everyday scenes merge into breathtaking compositions.
Be inspired by Alan Schaller's powerful images and discover a new dimension of photography.
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Recommended retail price: €125,00
- An original coffee table book, both a documentary and a work of art, dedicated to a world we are all fascinated by - the world of luxury!
- With interviews and contributions from experts on the top brands in luxury, their aesthetics and principles, along with a thorough academic look at the phenomenon of luxury.
Experience this immersive photo book from teNeues, including an accompanying exhibition and an impressive film production. Don't miss this unique opportunity to discover the fascinating world of luxury.
With the following brands: Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Dior, Cartier, Chanel, Hermès, Bottega Veneta, Rolex, Patek Philippe, Tiffany & Co, Prada, Yves Saint Laurent, Versace, Bvlgari, Montcler, Aude, Ralph Lauren, Balmain, Dolce & Gabana, Fendi, Armani, Gigvenchy, Chloé, Rolls-Royce, Ferrari, Porsche, Lamborghini, Bentley, Riva Boote, Wally Yachten, Estée Lauder, Burberry, Supreme, Luxury yachting brands, Private Aircrafts and Airlines
Luxe cosmetica merken / luxury cosmetic brands /parfums / perfumes: La mer, JEAN D’Arcel, Isabelle Lancray, La Prairie, Tiziana Terenzi, Kilian, Tom Ford
Luxury Hotels: Althoff Collection, Oetker Collection
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Recommended retail price: €45,00
Living Happy in the City
Stylish and happy living in the city.
Discover how to create a stylish, functional, and happy home in the heart of bustling cities like Rome, Paris, London, Stockholm, and Barcelona. The coffee table book Living Happy in the City is an inspiring interior design book that shows how you can create a warm and personal atmosphere even in the smallest city apartments.
Smart solutions for city homes
This photo book is filled with beautifully decorated apartments that demonstrate how to make optimal use of space, enhance comfort, and express your personal style. From clever storage solutions to multifunctional furniture and creative layouts – Living Happy in the City offers countless ideas to transform your city home into an oasis of peace and joy.What to expect:
- Inspiring interiors from the happiest cities in the world
- Practical tips for compact and stylish city apartments
- A balance between aesthetics, functionality, and comfortWhether you live in a cozy apartment or want to breathe new life into your city home, Living Happy in the City helps you create a warm, happy, and stylish living space, perfectly adapted to dynamic city life.
About the author
David Andreu is an expert in interior design. With a passion for urban living spaces and clever furnishing solutions, he inspires city dwellers worldwide to make the most of their homes. -
Recommended retail price: €65,00
Elliott Erwitt’s Last Laughs: Photography with Humor in His Last Major Coffee Table Book
In his last major photo book, "Last Laughs," Elliott Erwitt masterfully combined black and white photography with playful humor. Like no other, this legendary New York photographer succeeded in capturing everyday scenes around the world with heart and humor through his lens. Shortly before his passing in 2023, he selected this wonderful collection of funny, witty snapshots for his last great photo book, which also contains a hint of melancholic nostalgia from a contemporary perspective.
A Unique Coffee Table Book Between Nostalgia and Contemporary History
Elliott Erwitt mastered the art of capturing special moments in seemingly everyday scenes with his camera. Whether it was stars or unknown faces on the street, people or dogs, whenever the legendary photographer Erwitt observed the world through his lens, his sense of humor was always his companion. It is the unmistakable signature of his black and white photography that transformed these witty glances at the lives of others into impressive documents of contemporary history: a beautiful, sometimes melancholic book full of hand-picked photographic moments full of nostalgia and humor.
The Legacy of the Photography Legend: A Coffee Table Book with Wistful Humor
Elliott Erwitt was the grand seigneur of magazine photography, a long-standing member of the famous Magnum Photos agency, and also served as its vice president. The well-traveled photojournalist knew how to capture contemporary history and snapshots of life like no other. Whether it was celebrities like Marilyn Monroe and Jackie Kennedy, ordinary people on the streets of New York, or his favorite subject, dogs, he managed to capture the humor in everyday scenes in an incomparable way. Erwitt passed away in 2023, but the legacy of the photography legend lives on - with a wink in black and white and this, his last self-curated photo book "Last Laughs."
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Jaime Hayon – The Playful World of a Visionary Designer
An inspiring overview of the creations of one of the most influential designers of our time.
Step into the imaginative world of Jaime Hayon, where mysterious ceramic creatures, refined craftsmanship, and warm Mediterranean pastel hues converge. This long-awaited coffee table book offers a deep insight into Hayon's unique style, his use of materials, color theory, and creative process.
As one of the most influential designers of recent decades, Jaime Hayon has left an indelible mark on contemporary interior and product design. His work balances on the boundary between art, decoration, and functional design, with playfulness and optimism always at its core. This photo book is a tribute to his most iconic projects, from interior designs for hotels and restaurants to collaborations with prestigious brands such as Swarovski, Fritz Hansen, &Tradition, and Baccarat.
Jaime Hayon is the much-anticipated successor to the successful book Works and a must-have for lovers of contemporary design, craftsmanship, and artistic expression.
Perfect for: Design enthusiasts, interior architects, and collectors of contemporary art
About Jaime Hayon:
Spanish artist and designer Jaime Hayon founded Hayon Studio in 2001 and became one of the most influential creatives of his generation. His distinctive vision is reflected in projects for top brands and renowned cultural institutions worldwide. TIME Magazine named him a visionary designer, and his work continues to push boundaries in the world of design and interiors. Founded and based in Valencia, Spain, Hayon continues to inspire with his innovative and playful approach to contemporary design. -
Recommended retail price: €45,00
Glitches & Glory, The Digitally Rewired Art of David Szauder
Authors: gestalten & David Szauder
Digital imperfection as an art form: how glitches transform into impactful visual stories
• Experimental digital art that breaks boundaries between technology, memory, and identity
• A stunning photo book with colorful, glitch-based compositions
• A must-have for lovers of AI art, generative techniques, and modern visual languageIn Glitches & Glory, David Szauder transforms technological errors into meaningful art. Where others see noise, he sees potential: visual disturbances become layered, stimulating images that reflect on memory, identity, and the human relationship with technology. With his unique blend of visual programming, AI, and creative experimentation, Szauder challenges the viewer to experience digital imperfection in a new way.
This richly illustrated coffee table book showcases an impressive selection of Szauder’s most iconic works, a visual spectacle where digital disruption transforms into artistic expression. His work is not only aesthetically powerful but also a critical commentary on our data-driven age.
What to expect:
• An explosion of color and composition: glitch art like you’ve never seen before
• Pioneering digital art, where AI and technology are used as creative tools
• Szauder’s long-awaited debut book, featuring his most famous and shared artworks
About the author:David Szauder is a Hungarian visual artist based in Berlin. With a background in visual programming and generative art, his work explores themes such as memory, identity, and human-machine interaction. His digital artworks – often based on deliberately generated glitches – have been exhibited internationally and are considered groundbreaking within modern digital visual language.
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Recommended retail price: €60,00
Designed to Stay, The Design Hotels™ Book
Authors: gestalten & Design Hotels™
More than a stay, a journey through the world's most beautiful design hotels.
• Explore 300+ unique hotels where architecture, culture, and experience merge
• An inspiring look at contemporary hospitality and interior design
• For lovers of travel, design, lifestyle, and architectureDesigned to Stay is a visual and substantive ode to the world of Design Hotels™, a global collection of over 300 independent hotels distinguished by innovative design, local embeddedness, and authentic hospitality. Each hotel is a creative masterpiece, designed by passionate hoteliers - the so-called Originals - who translate their personal vision into a unique place full of character.
Whether it's a hidden gem in the heart of a bustling metropolis or a secluded retreat in harmony with nature: each hotel tells its own story. In this coffee table book, you'll discover accommodation concepts that go beyond just spending the night. They invite connection, reflection, and discovery.
With breathtaking photography, inspiring stories, and sharp insights, Designed to Stay shows how contemporary hospitality is evolving into an art of experience, where aesthetics, emotion, and location converge.
What to expect:
• A carefully curated selection of Design Hotels™ worldwide, from urban hotspots to remote havens
• Impressive photography that brings the atmosphere, design, and character of each location to life
• Stories behind the hotels, focusing on architecture, culture, and the vision of the founders
About the authors:Design Hotels™ has been a leading platform since 1993 for independent hotels that prioritize design and local culture. The collection now comprises over 300 hotels worldwide, from avant-garde city hotels in New York, Paris, and Tokyo to serene retreats on hidden beaches or mountaintops. Each hotel is a personal translation of the hotelier's vision, an ode to uniqueness, authenticity, and sensory experience. Together with publisher Gestalten, known for their visually powerful lifestyle books, they bundle their passion for travel, aesthetics, and meaningful hospitality in the photo book Designed to Stay.
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Recommended retail price: €65,00
Dear Marilyn. The Unseen Letters and Photographs
Author: Sam Shaw
An intimate portrait of Marilyn Monroe, captured by her confidant Sam Shaw. Now revealed in words and images.Dear Marilyn offers a unique glimpse behind the scenes of the life of Marilyn Monroe – the icon who forever changed Hollywood. This extraordinary coffee table book features for the first time personal letters, diary fragments, and handwritten notes by photographer and filmmaker Sam Shaw, who was part of Monroe's inner circle. Through his voice and lens, we get to know Marilyn as few others saw her: pure, vulnerable, ambitious, and full of charisma.
The publication contains a magnificent collection of digitally restored photographs from the original archives from the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s. Think of never-before-published images from the filming of The Seven Year Itch, including the famous 'skirt-blowing' moment, as well as intimate scenes of Marilyn at home in New York, walking through the city, or in love on the beach of Amagansett.
This photo book is a must-have for film lovers, Marilyn collectors, and photography enthusiasts. Dear Marilyn captures not only a woman in images but also an era full of glamour, struggle, and beauty.
An enchanting tribute to the woman behind the legend, seen through the eyes of a friend.
What to expect:• Unpublished correspondence and diary fragments by Sam Shaw
• Iconic and unpublished photos of Marilyn Monroe, spontaneous, private, and on set
• Exclusive behind-the-scenes material from The Seven Year Itch
• Visual tribute to Monroe on the occasion of her 100th birthday
• Perfect book for fans of Marilyn, vintage Hollywood, and classic photography
About the author:Sam Shaw (1912–1999) was an influential photographer, journalist, and filmmaker from New York. His career began in the 1940s at Collier’s Magazine, where he captured the daily lives of ordinary Americans. Later, he traveled across the country to create photo essays on jazz musicians, farmers, and the burlesque scene, among others.
Shaw became famous as a stills photographer in the film industry, working with legends such as Marlon Brando, Elizabeth Taylor, Sophia Loren, Audrey Hepburn, and Alfred Hitchcock. His images appeared worldwide in renowned magazines such as Life, Paris Match, Harper’s Bazaar, and Look.
But it was his years of collaboration and deep friendship with Marilyn Monroe that gave his work iconic status. With Dear Marilyn, Shaw finally shares his personal memories, bringing the star back to life in words and images.
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Recommended retail price: €40,00
Creative Homes, Interiors and Design in Belgium
Authors: gestalten, Living Inside & Luc Roymans
An inspiring look into Belgium's most distinctive interiors
• 21 unique homes showcasing the versatility of Belgian design and craftsmanship
• Rich photography by Luc Roymans, specialist in interior and architecture
• Personal stories offering insight into Belgian living culture and design principles
• For lovers of aesthetics, atmosphere, creative living, and contemporary lifestyleFrom urban ateliers to rural retreats, the coffee table book Creative Homes opens the doors to 21 exceptional Belgian interiors where creativity, craftsmanship, and authenticity converge. The inhabitants, including jewelers, artists, architects, and chefs, leave a strong personal mark on their living spaces with their environment. These homes tell stories: about identity, about material use, about the art of omission, and the courage to show character.
Through powerful photography and in-depth descriptions, you'll discover how historical elements and modern visions seamlessly blend. Each interior reflects a way of life centered on tranquility, aesthetics, and thoughtful design.
About the photographer: Luc RoymansLuc Roymans (born in 1977) is a renowned Belgian photographer specializing in interior and architectural photography. He graduated in 1999 from the KDG School for Audiovisual Techniques in Antwerp. Roymans is known for his warm, accessible style and his ability to capture the soul of a space. His work has been published internationally and is beloved for his refined eye for composition, light, and detail.
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Recommended retail price: €60,00
"Creation" is an impressive testament to the beauty and uniqueness of our planet and its inhabitants. The young photographer Harry Skeggs is passionately dedicated to documenting the diversity of life on Earth. This visually stunning coffee table book, featuring over 100 photographs, movingly showcases our planet's biodiversity.
With his images, Skeggs aims to raise urgent awareness about the necessity of conservation and preservation of animals' natural habitats. And he does so masterfully. In a time of increasing extinction of countless species, Harry, through his creative work, fosters a particularly emotional connection to this issue.
As one flips through the pages of this extraordinary book, the viewer is inevitably filled with deep respect for the power of nature, life, and its simultaneous fragility. This is why it bears the title 'Creation'.
The high-calibre photographs directly reflect the passion with which they were captured. Skeggs invested months, and sometimes even years, in the preparation and effort for each shot. Capturing animals in their natural environment with such freedom and directness requires meticulous planning. The resulting photographs are impeccable and are considered masterful and iconic among connoisseurs.
The visually stunning coffee table book "Creations" is a monumental manifesto on sustainability, nature conservation, and love for animals. Anyone who wishes to immerse themselves in the wild beauty of our planet will undoubtedly be fascinated by this photographic masterpiece.
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Recommended retail price: €85,00
Creating a New Home in Mallorca
Author: Malene BirgerStep into the serene world of designer Malene Birger with Creating a New Home in Mallorca, a stylish coffee table book that chronicles the transformation of a historic property in Mallorca. In sunny Felanitx, Birger renovated a 600 m² house, abandoned for over 40 years, into an elegant living and working space where Scandinavian minimalism and Mediterranean warmth converge.
The book offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the entire renovation process (2022–2024), from the first sketches to the final result. With stunning photography by Jean Marie del Moral and personal insights from Birger herself, you'll discover how architecture, art, and interior design harmoniously come together. Historic details are tastefully combined with contemporary design, resulting in a timeless, inspiring living environment.
In addition to impressive before-and-after images, this book also showcases her artistic works: paintings, collages, ceramics, and sculptures, interwoven with the character of the home. Creating a New Home in Mallorca is not only an ode to creative living but also a source of inspiration for lovers of sustainable design, Mediterranean lifestyle, and interiors with soul.
About the author:
Malene Birger is an internationally renowned Danish designer and artist, known for her successful fashion label By Malene Birger. Since 2010, she has fully dedicated herself to interior design and visual arts. She lives and works in Mallorca, where she runs her own gallery. Her distinctive style – minimalist, timeless, and refined – captures imaginations worldwide. Creating a New Home in Mallorca is her fourth coffee table book with teNeues. -
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Cottagecore, New Countryside Living
Author: gestalten
Discover the peace and romance of modern rural living
• Atmospheric interiors at the crossroads of rural charm and contemporary design
• For lovers of cottagecore, slow living, sustainable living and rural aesthetics
• A visual ode to the longing for simplicity, connection and characterful living spacesIn a time when city life is becoming increasingly busy and digital, the desire for peace, space, and a more conscious way of life is growing. Cottagecore, New Countryside Living perfectly captures this feeling in both images and stories. This inspiring coffee table book shows how a new generation is exchanging the hustle and bustle of the city for the rhythm of the countryside, creating unique, stylish homes there.
These interiors combine the best of both worlds: they exude nostalgia and rural charm, yet are infused with a modern aesthetic and a strong sense of atmosphere, comfort, and sustainability. Each home is a personal sanctuary where history and contemporary vision come together.
What to expect:
• A carefully curated selection of country homes that combine authenticity with contemporary comfort
• Inspiring stories about city dwellers who consciously choose a life in the countryside and completely shape their homes to their own taste
• Enchanting photography that captures the essence of the cottagecore lifestyle: simplicity, character, and genuine beauty
About the publisher: gestaltengestalten is a leading publisher from Berlin, known worldwide for high-quality books on design, interior, lifestyle, travel, and visual culture. The publisher guarantees inspiring publications with a distinctive aesthetic, strong storytelling, and an in-depth look at contemporary trends. Cottagecore – New Countryside Living is a beautiful example of gestalten's mission: to create books that are not only read, but also experienced.
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Recommended retail price: €75,00
Chintz. Indian Cotton Textiles from the Karun Thakar Collection
Authors: Karun Thakar, edited by Avalon Fotheringham
A visual masterpiece on the rich history and global influence of Indian cotton prints.The stunning coffee table book Chintz offers an in-depth look at the world of hand-printed and painted cotton fabrics from India. Featuring the unrivaled Karun Thakar collection, meticulously built over the past thirty years, this photobook delves into the cultural and artistic significance of chintz, a textile form that played a crucial role in global trade, fashion, and interior design for centuries.
This impressive collection encompasses over two hundred rare pieces, dating from the 14th to the 20th century, some of which are exclusively found in museum collections. Many of these objects have been exhibited in leading museums in recent years, including the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Why this book is a unique addition to your collection:• Contains rare, world-class Indian chintz textiles
• History and influence of chintz on global trade and design
• With contributions from leading international experts and museum curators
• Richly illustrated with exceptionally high-quality photographs
• Indispensable for lovers of textile art, fashion history, and postcolonial studies
Chintz explores the historical context of these enchanting fabrics and their global dissemination, from Sri Lanka and Japan to Europe. The book not only reveals the artistic mastery of Indian designers but also the cultural narratives woven into these fabrics. A valuable publication for textile enthusiasts, art historians, and anyone interested in global cultural exchange throughout the centuries.
About the authorsKarun Thakar is one of the world's most respected textile collectors and researchers. His impressive collection advocates for the preservation of intangible heritage and highlighting underrepresented cultures. Through textiles, Thakar aims to shed new light on postcolonial histories and forgotten crafts. He collaborates with international museums and established the Karun Thakar Fund at the V&A Museum in 2021 to support young talent worldwide in researching Asian and African textiles.
Avalon Fotheringham, the editor of this book, is curator of South Asian textiles and dress at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. Together with other renowned experts such as John Guy (Metropolitan Museum of Art), Sylvia Houghteling (Bryn Mawr College), and Ebeltje Hartkamp-Jonxis (Rijksmuseum), she ensures a scientifically and culturally substantiated publication that is both informative and visually stunning.
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- The coffee table book about the giants of the animal kingdom.
- The debut of an award-winning life's work: The first photo book featuring wildlife photography by acclaimed photographers and friends Amos Nachoum and Marko Dimitrijevic.
- Large-scale stories with intense emotions: The wildlife photographers take us on a moving journey around the world.
Discover the magic of encounters with the world's largest animals in this breathtaking book by award-winning wildlife photographers Amos Nachoum and Marko Dimitrijevic. Let yourself be enchanted by their most spectacular photos and experience the intense emotions of wonder, admiration, and fascination. From majestic grizzly bears to imposing lions and powerful whales, these unique stories not only reveal the beauty of nature but also the deeper lessons we can learn about ourselves.
Be ready to be carried away on an unforgettable journey of adventure and self-discovery.