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Now is Now Tokyo. Street Photography
Author / curator: Lukasz Palka

Now is Now Tokyo is a powerful coffee table book that captures the raw energy and layered complexity of Tokyo through street photography. From the unique perspectives of multiple renowned photographers, an intimate and versatile portrait of one of the world's most fascinating metropolises unfolds.

The images showcase fleeting moments, bustling streets, and quiet observations: from neon-lit districts and busy intersections to human details that often go unnoticed. Tradition and hyper-modern urban culture seamlessly merge, presenting Tokyo as you rarely see it—authentic, surprising, and continuously in motion.

This photo book brings together the who's who of Tokyo street photography in one carefully curated volume. Now is Now Tokyo is a must-have for lovers of Japan, urban photography, contemporary art, and collectors looking for a visually striking and culturally relevant coffee table book.

What to expect

• Multiple perspectives from leading street photographers, each with their own style and signature
• Authentic street photography capturing daily life in Tokyo
• A visual exploration of contrasts: old and new, calm and chaos, intimacy and mass
• A unique overview of contemporary Tokyo street photography, compiled in one luxurious edition

About the author / curator

Lukasz Palka is a photographer, curator, and founder of nowherediary, an international platform for contemporary photography. He is known for his keen eye for visual storytelling and his talent for bringing together diverse photographic voices into coherent, high-quality publications. With Now is Now Tokyo, Palka delivers a carefully curated ode to Tokyo, where diversity, spontaneity, and urban aesthetics take center stage.

"Curves make up the entire Universe," Oscar Niemeyer, Brazil's star architect, once said. Photographer and director Olaf Heine met the legendary architect shortly before his death. Since 2010, the renowned portrait and fashion photographer has been tracing the soul of Brazil, showcasing its sensual joy of life with a keen sense of forms and textures.

In his newly revised photo book "Brazil," Heine contrasts the Brazilian landscape and architecture with the curves of its people – surfers, dancers, and beautiful women. He deliberately avoids stereotypical colors, offering an unusual black-and-white perspective on Brazil. But Heine is not only interested in the richness of curves in architecture and bodies but also in their continuation in life: Everything is flexible and in constant motion. From the intensity of desire to the lightness of forms, Olaf Heine shows us a fascinating country in all its diversity, beauty, and melancholy.

In his works, Heine depicts the longed-for place that the first generation of Brazilian modernists created in architecture, literature, and music in the mid-20th century as an aesthetic expression of a social, political, and urban society undergoing positive changes. A wishful thinking and supposed utopia that many people look back on with nostalgia, especially in the current context.

The coffee-table book "Brazil" is the epitome of Brazilian "saudade," the longing and yearning for the tropical beauty of nature, vibrant cities, and unique people. For all Brazil enthusiasts, this illustrated book is a wonderful gift to repeatedly immerse themselves in the country and its optimistic lifestyle, free from clichés.

With texts by Oscar Niemeyer, Ruy Castro, Marcelo Camelo, and Matthias Harder.

Onsen and Ryokan of Japan, Traditional Spas and Natural Bathing Culture
Authors: gestalten & Lia van Ryokanwanderings

Immerse yourself in the world of Japanese onsen and ryokan: places where tranquility, ritual, and timeless beauty converge.
• An atmospheric journey through the world of Japanese wellness, hospitality, and traditional design
• Ideal for lovers of Japan, architecture, slow living, and sensory experiences
• Featuring stunning photography and personal stories

The photo book Onsen and Ryokan of Japan offers an intimate look at the rich bathing culture and refined aesthetics of Japanese hot springs (onsen) and traditional inns (ryokan). These special places are deeply rooted in age-old rituals, where hospitality, simplicity, and nature are central.

Through carefully selected locations and atmospheric photography, this coffee table book takes you into the serene world of Japanese wellness and hospitality. It shows how these unique accommodations manage to find a balance between tradition and modernity, between inner peace and refined design. A book to dream away with and to inspire you to a more conscious way of traveling and living.

What you can expect:

• A deep dive into Japanese onsen and ryokan culture, including rituals, customs, and philosophy
• A visual exploration of the unique architecture and natural integration of these sacred places of relaxation
• Inspiring stories and stunning images that reveal the soul of Japanese hospitality and craftsmanship

About the author:

Lia van Ryokanwanderings lives and works in Tokyo, where she dedicates herself entirely to documenting Japanese ryokan and onsen. As a writer, designer, and founder of a boutique fashion brand that reinterprets vintage kimonos into contemporary garments, Lia knows like no other how to capture the essence of Japanese tradition, craftsmanship, and aesthetics. Her love for tranquility, ritual, and Japanese culture beautifully converges in this book.

• The undisputed watch coffee table book on the history and iconic watch models of Rolex, an absolute must-have.
• Now including the new anniversary models Submariner (70 years) and Daytona (60 years).
• Exclusive digital content available via the teNeues app, exclusively available with this photo book.
• Compiled by bestselling author and "watch guru" Gisbert L. Brunner.

For over 50 years, Gisbert L. Brunner has been passionately involved with wristwatches, pendulum clocks, and other precision timepieces. His expertise and love for mechanical watches grew during the challenging quartz crisis of the 1970s. As a recognized authority in the field of watches, he published his groundbreaking articles in renowned magazines such as GQ, ZEIT, and Chronos in the early 1980s.

With over twenty books to his name, Gisbert L. Brunner takes you into the fascinating world of watches, where tradition, craftsmanship, and timeless beauty converge. Discover his unique insights and find out why his work is beloved by watch enthusiasts around the world.

The Porsche Book - an iconic racing car as a luxurious coffee table book

Driving a Porsche is more than an experience; it's a lifestyle, a philosophy of its own, and a must-do for every car enthusiast. This beautiful coffee table book captures the essence of the luxury car brand created by Ferdinand Porsche. With impressive photos, avant-garde design, and captivating texts, this book is an indispensable gem for Porsche fans and a valuable piece of German automotive history.

A luxuriously illustrated book, as iconic as the sports car from Stuttgart

The rich history and success story of Porsche are presented in a brilliant and comprehensive way in this book. High-gloss images, avant-garde aesthetics, exclusive design sketches, and fascinating technical details of all series models, including the legendary Porsche 911, adorn its pages. Michael Köckritz reveals the significance of Porsche as a luxury brand and racing car icon, unique in motorsport history. Expert interviews with insiders from the Porsche world offer in-depth insights and round off this magnificent coffee table book.

An avant-garde coffee table book by an automotive and lifestyle expert

Journalist, artist, and media maker Michael Köckritz, himself a passionate Porsche driver, knows better than anyone how to capture the fascination for this sports car legend. With his words and enchanting images, he conveys exactly what Porsche fans and car collectors feel. The combination of luxury, lifestyle, and the rich racing history of the most legendary German car brand only explains part of the myth of "driving a Porsche." In the style of the automotive lifestyle magazine ramp, founded by Köckritz, he presents a compelling piece of automotive history in The Porsche Book: a coffee table book where luxury is as natural as the number 911 is to Porsche.

Be swept away by the world of Porsche and discover the luxury and heritage of this iconic brand with this unique coffee table book. A perfect gift for car enthusiasts and an impressive addition to any book collection!