Books about cities and travel

Wanderlust British & Irish Isles: Discover the Ultimate Hiking Routes through Great Britain and Ireland

The British and Irish Isles: A hiking paradise full of breathtaking nature, fascinating local history, and timeless culture. This coffee table book is more than just a travel guide – it's a visual and informative journey through one of the most diverse hiking destinations in the world.

What makes this photo book unique:

• Stunning photography of diverse landscapes
• Detailed route maps and practical hiking tips
• In-depth insights into local culture and history
• Recommendations for the best seasons to hike

Discover the journey:

• From the mystical Scottish Highlands
• Through the green valleys of the Lake District
• Along the wild coasts of Ireland
• To the vast English Riviera

About the author:
Alex Roddie is an experienced mountaineer and hiker with over 15 years of expertise in exploring wild natural areas. As an editor, writer, and photographer specializing in outdoor sports publications, he brings unique expertise to this book.

Ideal for:

• Hiking enthusiasts
• Travelers
• Nature photographers
• Culture lovers

An essential travel and nature guide for anyone who wants to discover the untouched beauty of British and Irish nature!

Charming Mallorca
Author: Heide Christiansen

Charming Mallorca is an atmospheric coffee table book that captures the timeless charm of Mallorca through beautiful photography and personal insider stories. This luxurious travel book takes you beyond the well-known tourist routes and reveals the island in all its versatility: from sun-drenched beaches and hidden coves to quiet villages, historic towns, and lively local markets.

With approximately 300 authentic color photographs, this photo book offers a rich and visual portrait of the island. Mediterranean culture, gastronomy, and traditional crafts are extensively covered, as are festivals, boutiques, and locals' favorite spots. Illustrated overview maps and practical insights make Charming Mallorca not only an inspiring visual book but also a valuable guide for travelers and island enthusiasts.

Following the successful titles Charming England and Charming France, this book confirms the series' reputation as an ode to destinations with character. Charming Mallorca is an ideal coffee table book for travel lovers, Mallorca fans, and anyone who dreams of the Mediterranean life.

What you can expect

• A rich cultural portrait of Mallorca with attention to villages, cities, markets, and hidden gems
• Beautiful photography of landscapes, beaches, and daily island life
• Insights into Mediterranean culture, gastronomy, and local traditions
• Illustrated maps and practical tips for a complete experience
• A stylish continuation within the beloved Charming series

About the author

Heide Christiansen is a renowned travel and lifestyle photographer and author, known for her ability to capture the soul of a destination. With her Charming book series, she creates personal, visually strong portraits of iconic regions, focusing on authenticity, atmosphere, and an eye for detail. In Charming Mallorca, she shares her love for the island and her deep knowledge of local culture, landscapes, and lifestyle.

Family Escapes, A Love Letter to the Most Beautiful Family Friendly Hotels
Author: Andrea Stadlhuber

Family Escapes is a stylish coffee table book that celebrates luxurious family holidays in the world's most beautiful destinations. This inspiring travel guide brings together carefully selected family hotels and resorts that meet the highest standards of comfort, design, and hospitality — without compromising on the wishes of both children and adults.

Compiled by travel expert Andrea Stadlhuber, founder of The Family Project, Family Escapes combines high-quality photography with personal stories and exclusive travel tips. This photo book takes you on a visual journey of discovery to special places where quality time, relaxation, and experience are central. From luxurious seaside resorts to charming hideaways in nature: every address has been chosen with an eye for detail, authenticity, and family-friendliness.

More than just a beautiful picture book, Family Escapes is also a valuable source of inspiration for parents looking for tailor-made comfort and unforgettable travel experiences for the whole family. An elegant coffee table book for travel enthusiasts, design-conscious families, and anyone who wants to effortlessly combine luxury and family time.

What to expect

• An exclusive selection of luxurious, family-friendly hotels and resorts worldwide
• Inspiring travel ideas tailored for both adults and children
• High-quality photography that brings destinations and accommodations to life
• Personal recommendations and authentic stories from an experienced travel expert
• A stylish coffee table book and practical inspiration guide for luxurious family holidays

About the author

Andrea Stadlhuber is an internationally recognized travel expert and the founder of The Family Project, a platform specializing in tailor-made luxury travel for families. With her in-depth knowledge of the travel world and her personal experience as a mother, she knows better than anyone how important balance, quality, and experience are during a family holiday. In Family Escapes, she shares her carefully built network, expertise, and love for travel, inspiring families to discover the world together — in style and comfort.

Ten Years in North Korea

There are few countries in the world that remain so closed that almost no one from outside gains insight. North Korea is certainly one of the most secluded. The dictatorship, which has been ruled by the same family for generations, prohibits almost all contact beyond its borders, isolating 26 million inhabitants from the rest of humanity. This is why Xiomara Bender's photo book "Waiting for the Rainbow" is so valuable, as it deals with the Korean region in a very honest way.

The author portrays the lives and daily routines of the people in this country, which few get the chance to know. She wants to draw attention to the many destinies and the changes of recent years, which in this strict dictatorship are only possible in subtle micro-steps. Through her photographic journey through time, her readers can witness this transformation that brings hope. People who appear more self-assured as the book progresses, a smile that turns into laughter, clothing that gradually reflects more fashion than uniformity. All of this is shown to us by the author in emotionally resonant images.

Over almost ten years, Bender undertook nine trips to North Korea to bring back this unique photo documentation. The award-winning artist wants to break through the culture of deliberate ignorance about North Korea with her work and, without reproach, draw attention to the unvarnished daily lives of the people who live there and their state-orchestrated routines.

In addition to the moving images, the author encourages reflection through many short texts, without coming across as didactic. Her language is art, which opens up to those who pave the way.

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.

Surf Shacks Vol. 3, Exploring the Spirit of Coastal Living
Authors: gestalten & Matt Titone

Surf Shacks Vol. 3 continues the beloved Surf Shacks series, delving deeper into the world of surfers, their homes, and the creative coastal lifestyle. This coffee table book shows how surf culture is not only played out on the water but also expressed in architecture, interior design, community, and a conscious way of life.

From airy beach cabins in California and handmade shelters in Hawaii to contemporary design retreats in Portugal and Panama: Surf Shacks Vol. 3 brings together an eclectic mix of places and personalities. The focus is not only on the residents themselves but also on the architects, designers, and builders who are shaping a new generation of surf-inspired homes.

With documentary photography, intimate portraits, and cultural context, this third volume paints a rich and authentic picture of modern coastal living. This photo book shows where creativity, simplicity, and connection come together, and how living by the sea remains a source of inspiration for creators worldwide. A must-have for lovers of surf culture, coastal design, and slow living.

What to expect

• An inspiring journey through surf culture as a lifestyle and architectural expression
• Exclusive insights into the homes of surfers, artists, and creators from California to Portugal
• Focus on innovative architects, designers, and builders in surf-oriented living
• High-quality photography and personal stories about living in harmony with the coast
• A stylish coffee table book about creativity, community, and coastal living

About the authors

gestalten is a leading international publisher from Berlin, known for its visually strong and content-rich books on design, architecture, travel, and contemporary culture. The Surf Shacks series is among their most iconic publications.

Matt Titone is a designer, creative director, and passionate surfer. He effortlessly moves between branding, editorial storytelling, and surf culture. As the founder of Indoek and co-founder of ITAL / C Studio, he has been documenting the cross-pollination between creativity and life by the sea for over a decade. With the Surf Shacks series, he has established himself as one of the most important chroniclers of modern coastal living.

Charming Mallorca
Author: Heide Christiansen

Charming Mallorca is an atmospheric coffee table book that captures the timeless charm of Mallorca through beautiful photography and personal insider stories. This luxurious travel book takes you beyond the well-known tourist routes and reveals the island in all its versatility: from sun-drenched beaches and hidden coves to quiet villages, historic towns, and lively local markets.

With approximately 300 authentic color photographs, this photo book offers a rich and visual portrait of the island. Mediterranean culture, gastronomy, and traditional crafts are extensively covered, as are festivals, boutiques, and locals' favorite spots. Illustrated overview maps and practical insights make Charming Mallorca not only an inspiring visual book but also a valuable guide for travelers and island enthusiasts.

Following the successful titles Charming England and Charming France, this book confirms the series' reputation as an ode to destinations with character. Charming Mallorca is an ideal coffee table book for travel lovers, Mallorca fans, and anyone who dreams of the Mediterranean life.

What you can expect

• A rich cultural portrait of Mallorca with attention to villages, cities, markets, and hidden gems
• Beautiful photography of landscapes, beaches, and daily island life
• Insights into Mediterranean culture, gastronomy, and local traditions
• Illustrated maps and practical tips for a complete experience
• A stylish continuation within the beloved Charming series

About the author

Heide Christiansen is a renowned travel and lifestyle photographer and author, known for her ability to capture the soul of a destination. With her Charming book series, she creates personal, visually strong portraits of iconic regions, focusing on authenticity, atmosphere, and an eye for detail. In Charming Mallorca, she shares her love for the island and her deep knowledge of local culture, landscapes, and lifestyle.

Elliott Erwitt’s Kolor – New Edition
Author: Elliott Erwitt

Elliott Erwitt’s Kolor – New Edition is an impressive coffee table book that brings together more than seventy years of photography in sparkling, surprisingly fresh colors. This new edition presents a carefully curated selection of color photographs by one of the most influential photographers of the 20th and 21st centuries.

The images come from Erwitt's immense archive of almost half a million Kodachrome slides. Spread across 304 pages, a visual journey unfolds, full of humor, humanity, and keen observation. From world leaders to showgirls, from vibrant markets to military camps, and from Las Vegas to Venice: each image carries Elliott Erwitt's characteristic dry wit and subtle sensibility.

What makes this publication special is the exceptional quality of the colors. Some photos are more than seventy years old, yet they still look intense and vibrant. They bring historical moments and everyday scenes to life in a way that feels timeless. Kolor is therefore not only a visual spectacle but also a valuable document of modern history.

This coffee table book is a must-have for lovers of photography, art, design, and visual culture, and a beautiful statement piece for any bookshelf or coffee table.

What to expect:

• Unique color photographs from Elliott Erwitt's extensive Kodachrome archive
• 304 pages full of iconic images, humor, and visual acuity
• More than 70 years of photography in remarkably well-preserved colors
• An inspiring overview of people, places, and moments worldwide

About the author – Elliott Erwitt

Elliott Erwitt was born in Paris in 1928 and grew up in Milan, Paris, New York, and Los Angeles, among other places. In these cities, he developed his love for photography, which would grow into a career of unprecedented influence. As a Magnum photographer, Erwitt gained worldwide fame with his visual essays, iconic magazine assignments, and personal work.

His photography is renowned for its combination of keen observation, humanity, and subtle humor. For more than seventy years, Elliott Erwitt has left an indelible mark on international visual culture. It is no wonder that he is considered by critics to be one of the most influential photographers of our time.