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Book SynopsisAt the waterfront of Stockholm, in an old industrial building once used by the harbor, lies Fotografiska, one of the world's leading meeting places dedicated to photography. Ever since its opening in 2010, the best photographers in the world including Irving Penn, Annie Leibovitz, David LaChapelle, and Martin Schoeller have all exhibited their work at the venue. Consciously creating a refined mix of emerging talents and icons in approximately 20 exhibitions a year, Fotografiska has also introduced exciting newcomers like Cooper & Gorfer, Ren Hang, and Christian Tagliavini. Grounded in world-class photographic exhibitions, Fotografiska also provides a dynamic mix of activities including lectures, workshops, events, and artist talks which all in all attracts over half a million guests a year.Through carefully-selected photographs from its exhibitions, The Eye not only celebrates Fotografiska's own journey, it also interprets the evolution of the field during the years that Fotografiska has been around to influence it. Using the sensitive eye that has made Fotografiska such an outstanding success, this volume is a must-have for all photography fans, as well as collectors. Presenting masters next to emerging, yet equally remarkable talents, the book spans from the documentary and abstract to landscape, portraiture, fashion, and wildlife, providing a vivid testimony of Fotografiska's exhibition history while showcasing the great variations within photographic practice. The images are mixed with thought-provoking and inspiring quotes and anecdotes from the photographers as well as behind-the-scenes stories from the Fotografiska team, who share their fascinating insights and experiences gained by working with their world-renowned program.

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Book SynopsisTein Lucasson loves ALL dogs. For this reason, the graphic designer, art director and producer uses photos of dogs sent to him by his fans and friends to create high-quality artistic images that look like paintings of old masters: from the Labrador in an aristocratic coat with a ruff to the promenade mix in a sailor's uniform. Each dog has its own unmistakable character, which Tein brings closer to its readers in witty, bizarre and thoughtful texts. After the success of Portraits of Eighty-Eight Cats and One Very Wise Zebra, Tein now presents his second illustrated book for teNeues: Lovingly designed, this book is a must for every dog lover's shelf. The perfect gift for all lovers of our four-legged companions. Text in English, German, French and Italian.

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Book SynopsisPost-war Paris brought a blossoming of culture and thought. The Nouvelle Vague transformed French cinema, young couturiers reinvigorated French fashion, existentialism flourished in literature and philosophy, and the city swung and swayed to a vibrant jazz and rock 'n' roll scene. In the middle of it all, was Paul Almasy. The well-travelled photojournalist, born in Hungary, had made Paris his hometown and spent his days and nights wandering its alleys, avenues, and after-hours bars. Through his photographs, we visit the old markets and artist's studios, its music joints and glamorous cafes, but also the burgeoning banlieues, where immigrant workers were housed in high-rise apartment blocks in peripheral and isolated locations. Text in English, German and French.

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Book Synopsis"See the Middle Kingdom in a whole new light, through the lens of Annette Morheng. Several years in the making, Morheng's reportage looks beyond the traditional tourist gaze of today's China." – Digital Camera "Looking beyond the traditional tourist gaze, this reportage explores China's rich culture and people." – Amateur Photographer "...a fascinating and beautifully produced portrait of the country that will appeal to anyone interested in Chinese culture, and in travel photography in general." – Outdoor Photography See China in a whole new light. For several years, Luxembourgish photographer and travel journalist Annette Morheng has documented everyday life in the Middle Kingdom, a country where tradition and progress constantly collide. Gathered together in this vibrant new illustrated book, her pictures document Chinese people, villages, and hutongs; temples and skyscrapers; natural wonders and mega metropolises; the most remote provinces and diverse ethnic groups. With an eye for authentic details and interactions, Morheng captures the rapid change, local customs, and internationality that make up China today. With immersive first-hand reports accompanying the images, this reportage looks beyond the traditional tourist gaze and leading media narratives to explore a China rich with nature, culture and people! Text in English and German.Trade Review"See the Middle Kingdom in a whole new light, through the lens of Annette Morheng. Several years in the making, Morheng's reportage looks beyond the traditional tourist gaze of today's China." - Digital Camera"Looking beyond the traditional tourist gaze, this reportage explores China's rich culture and people. You'll find small details and interactions, and everything that makes up China today, from local customs to internationality and rapid change." - Amateur Photographer"China: Harmony of Colours is a fascinating and beautifully produced portrait of the country that will appeal to anyone interested in Chinese culture, and in travel photography in general." - Outdoor PhotographyTable of ContentsPreface The luminosity of colourlessness The cycle of Chinese life and its colours Symbolism and the force of colours The grey masses Imperial purple and the star cult Secretive black Yellow creates yin and yang Saffron and vermilion The red cloth Immortal white Jade white and jade green Sky blue and blue ants Ethnic colour palette South of the white clouds Along the ancient caravan routes From the tip of dragon’s tail to his head The yellow cradle Grey-coloured China in the 21st Century The gentle colour progression of language Literature included Imprint

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Book SynopsisEvery culture likes to party. Traditional celebrations, whether the Hindu Holi Festival or the Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival, have travelled beyond their origins to become international phenomena. Whether seasonal or religious, such holidays represent the human need for authentic experience, direct encounter, and a sense of time or the spiritual. This volume leads readers back to the roots of these annual events and festivals, exploring their history, meanings, and evolutions. With vibrant photographs as well as practical information on each featured event, it’s a captivating journey of cultural exploration and joie de vivre. Text in English and German.Table of ContentsCarnival The Elements Arts & Culture The Seasons Religion & Spirituality The Circle of Life National Holidays Pride, Peace & Tolerance Food Festivals Sports Music

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Book SynopsisA bright white temple as if carved from ice. Statues in candlelit caves. Massive red monastery walls in the midst of majestic mountains. In this beautiful book of travel photography, Christoph Mohr presents the most sacred places of Buddhism. Across Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, China, Tibet, Ladakh, Zanskar, and other Asian regions, Mohr shows Buddhist temples, monasteries, sacred mountains, and illuminates the life of the historical Buddha. The images are accompanied by texts from Oliver Fülling, sharing the basics of Buddhism and everyday Buddhist practice and rituals.Trade Review“Sacred Spaces – The Holy Sites of Buddhism, a new book by Christoph Mohr and Oliver Fulling, beautifully captures hallowed sites across Asia.” - Wanderlust

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Book SynopsisSure, sometimes dog and owner look astonishingly similar but sometimes there's a celebrity in a poodle, too! Anyone who loves pets and has a soft spot for glossy magazines will find their passions perfectly combined in this unique photo book from the cult label Pets Rock.Pets Rock discovers the celebrities in our four-legged friends. Dogs, cats, guinea pigs, pigs and more are photographed in a species-appropriate manner and then receive their digital makeover into a mini celebrity, right down to the hairstyle and accessories. Roll out the red carpet for animal royals, rappers, rock stars and film icons!Text in English, German and French.

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Book Synopsis"...Mario goes beyond basic reportage or documentation in an effort to create a timeless set of portraits." — Amateur Photographer "I try to read people’s lives,” says photographer Mario Marino. In this new photo book, the Austrian-born camera artist presents over 220 colour and black-and-white photographs from some of the most remote areas of Ethiopia, Tanzania, Sudan, and Kenya. Stunning landscapes combine with powerful portraiture, capturing in particular remote communities whose heritage and ways of life are threatened by the combined forces of tourism, technology, and globalisation. With his subjects illuminated by the sunlight alone, particular attention is given to traditional markers upon the body: face paint, hair styles, and jewellery. Beyond simple reportage or documentation, Faces of Africa strives to create a timeless portrait that speaks to the deep geographical and cultural roots of each individual. Text in English and German.Trade Review"Taking a look at remote communities whose heritage and ways of life are threatened by the outside forces of tourism, technology and globalisation, you get up close and personal with the residents of these areas. Mario goes beyond basic reportage or documentation in an effort to create a timeless set of portraits." - Amateur Photographer

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Book Synopsis"...this new book conjures up an intoxicating itinerary for a tour of the Far East with the stunning photographs revealing the region's most alluring spots." —Ailbhe Macmahon, Mailonline "... Travel envy is inevitable after reading this." —Jade Cuttle, The Times "Accompanying the stunning photography is insightful and inspiring stories of personal encounters. It's a homage and a love letter to the kind of travel we were able to do without restrictions." —John Gilbey, Amateur Photographer Far Far East is an homage to distant Asia and a love letter to the wanderlust and freedom we miss in pandemic times. From writer and author duo Alexa Schels and Patrick Pichler, this large-format photo book takes readers on a transcontinental journey through eight Far East countries. Stilt fishermen in Sri Lanka, reindeer nomads in the Mongolian steppes, the pulsating metropolis of Tokyo, and the untamed wilderness of the Himalayas. On each stop of their journey, Schels and Pichler supplement stunning travel photography with inspiring stories of personal encounters. Armchair travel when we need it most — and a reminder of all there is to discover once the world reopens for adventure. Text in English and German.Trade Review"If you've run out of ideas for a holiday somewhere beautifully exotic, help is at hand - this new book conjures up an intoxicating itinerary for a tour of the Far East with the stunning photographs revealing the region's most alluring spots." - Ailbhe Macmahon, Mail Online"What caught my eye was a series of fascinating images dedicated to the dying art of Sri Lankan stilt fishing… Travel envy is inevitable after reading this." - Jade Cuttle, The Times"It’s time to update the bookshelf. For holiday inspiration I’ll be purchasing [Far Far East] A Tribute to Faraway Asia by teNeues. It’s full of stunning portraits and destination photography." - Conde Nast Traveller and Becky Lucas, CNTraveller"Accompanying the stunnign photography is insightful and inspiring stories of personal encounters. It's a homage and a love letter to the kind of travel we were able to do without restrictions." - John Gilbey, Amateur PhotographerTable of ContentsMoments of a lifetime A visit to Mama Curry An Ode to slowing down In the rhythm of the tide Sweet words of wisdom Behind the lost horizon Nomadic at heart A pact with the cold Lost in sensation Into the past at lightspeed Mountain high Once upon a time in Mustang The legendary south Breakfast for Buddha Sons of the Lake Hungry nights

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Book Synopsis"...a charming, beautiful and extremely aesthetically pleasing travelogue." —Roger Lush, Amateur Photographer “Stunning photography.” —Outdoor Photography What does winter look like in the far north? According to the clichés: as dark and cold as a refrigerator. And yet it is precisely in these wintertime months that photographer Michael Königshofer picks up his camera and heads to the Arctic Circle! In this rich and original photo book, the Scandinavia-savvy Austrian captures much more than the clichéd images of the Northern Lights. With an eye on the coexistence of nature and culture, Königshofer explores how lives are lived in this intense and extreme environment, from the traditional ivory carver in Greenland to the ice surfer in the North Cape. The result is an authentic portrait of Scandinavian life, showing a whole new side to life up north. Text in English and German.Trade Review"Cold enough for you? If not, you could always go on a trip with Michael Konigshofer who has a real penchant for a northern winter. Between 2016 and 2020 he visited Norway, Sweden, Iceland, Greenland and the Faroe Islands (Scotland, too, to be fair) in a bid to experience – and capture in photographs – a true northern winter." - Teddy Jamieson, Herald Scotland"Showcasing the natural wonders - alongside the people that inhabit them - of the far North (including Scotland), this is a charming, beautiful and extremely aesthetically pleasing travelogue." - Roger Lush, Amateur Photographer"In spite of claiming to be always cold in spite of multiple socks and the thermostat pushed as far as it can go, Austrian photographer Michael Konigshofer finds it hard to resist the allure of a northern European winter." - Strong Words“Stunning photography” - Outdoor Photography

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Book Synopsis"...a captivating book covering a wide spectrum of animal behaviour and species… this is a book to make you re-think the role of the female." —BBC Wildlife  In the lion world, only the females hunt — because they do it best! The boss of a hyena pack? An alpha female. Even the lowest-ranking female of the pack is superior to her male counterparts. As for praying mantises? They keep interaction with men to the essentials, eating them right after mating for added nutrition. The first photo book to focus exclusively on the female of the species, Fearless Females is a fascinating account of “feminine” strength throughout the animal kingdom. With some 150 photographs, accompanied by remarkable facts and extraordinary stories, the book reveals the fierce, formidable, and fascinating antics of she lions, elephants, and many other creatures. A refreshing reappraisal of “feminine” behaviour and a long overdue emancipation of nature and wildlife photography. Text in English and German.Trade Review"There are may more fascinating facts as well as stunning, and sometimes gruesome, photographs in Mario Ludwig's book highlighting the fearless females of the animal kingdom." - Lilly Subbotin, Irish Daily Mail and Daily Mail"Text and images combined make for a captivating book covering a wide spectrum of animal behaviour and species…this is a book to make you re-think the role of the female." - BBC Wildlife"This wildlife book focuses exclusively on the female species, documenting the feminine strength shown throughout the animal kingdom." - Amateur Photography“Beautifully illustrated.” - Outdoor Photography

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Book Synopsis"Everyone that loves London will love this book." — Joanne Good, BBC Radio London "If you're looking for some inspiration for unusual places to photograph in the city, or just a good manual for avoiding the obvious, this is well worth looking into." — Amateur Photography "This is a wonderful collection for anyone who loves London in all its unconventional glory." — Black and White Photography "In the book… we get a fantastic look at those alternative viewpoints that you're unlikely to find in your Lonely Planet or Rough guide. They've called the books 'Unseen' for a reason, because you're far less likely to have already viewed the kinds of pictures taken within it." — Amateur Photographer Over the course of 15 years, native Londoner Paul Anthony Scane went out by bike and on foot to explore hidden corners of his city with four analogue cameras and an eye for the unusual. This book, which is devoid of the usual tourist spots, shines a light on places and people that are not often seen: the campy drycleaner (“Go Gay”); a double decker bus appearing to manoeuvre a miniature golf course; an abandoned tank in south London. These poignant and often witty images capture the character and soul of the real London with affection and curiosity. London Unseen is a character study of a world metropolis - based on its people and streets, away from Big Ben and Trafalgar Square.Trade Review"The Wholly Unexpected Signs You See Around London." - Londonist"The photographer’s first book, London Unseen, contains nearly 200 images stretching back over decades of a city he knows intimately – and a city that, as his beautiful body of work illustrates, never stops evolving." - Camden New Journal, Westminster Extra and Islington Tribune"Everyone that loves London will love this book." - Joanne Good, BBC Radio London"If you're looking for some inspiration for unusual places to photograph in the city, or just a good manual for avoiding the obvious, this is well worth looking into." - Amateur Photography"Paul Scane captures London in all its eclectic, quirky, authentic glory with his analogue cameras." - New Design"This is a wonderful collection for anyone who loves London in all its unconventional glory." - Black and White Photography"In the book… we get a fantastic look at those alternative viewpoints that you're unlikely to find in your Lonely Planet or Rough guide. They've called the books 'Unseen' for a reason, because you're far less likely to have already viewed the kinds of pictures taken within it." - Amateur Photographer

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Book Synopsis"It's likely that a book like this is the only way you might see many of these creatures for yourself." — Amateur Photographer This book of photographs puts the spotlight on a group of animals that is little-noticed, and undeservedly so: endemic species that exist only on their respective islands. Isolated from continents by the ocean, certain species have been able to evolve further and differently than their counterparts on the mainland, where they are subjected to far more threats such as predators and diseases. Over time, giants like the Indonesian Komodo dragon have evolved, which grows up to three metres long and weighs 70 kilos. The comet moth lives on Madagascar, and the odd King of Saxony bird-of-paradise flies around on New Guinea. The flightless cormorant on Galapagos, on the other hand, retracted its flight instruments over time because it had no need for them. Readers can expect a variety of animal beauty and extravagance. The following locations are included in the book: Island of Sainte Marie (Madagascar) Madagascar Philippines Lesser Sunda Islands (Indonesia) Aru Islands Regency (Indonesia) New Guinea Australia Tasmania (Australia) New Zealand Santa Catalina Island, Channel Islands (California, US) Cozumel (Mexico) Cuba Isla Escudo de Veraguas (Panama) Galapagos Islands (Ecuador) Falkland Islands Svalbard Archipelago Text in English and German.Trade Review"It's likely that a book like this is the only way you might see many of these creatures for yourself." - Amateur PhotographerTable of ContentsLiving Fossils Giants Miniatures No Need to Fly Diversity Biography Picture Credits Imprint

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Book Synopsis"From a lighthouse keeper in Norway to a reindeer herder in Mongolia, the resulting series offers a captivating portrait of 10 extraordinary individuals living off the grid." — Financial Times "His book takes you on a journey of discovery." — Home & Interiors Scotland Between 2015 and 2020, photographer Brice Portolano travelled from the islands of Alaska to the Patagonian steppe and from the forests of Lapland to the highlands of Iran to capture the daily lives of 10 extraordinary people who made profound changes in their lives in order to live closer to nature. They consciously built a life away from the hustle and bustle of the city, usually without a phone signal or internet access. Their lives are arduous, but also full of a sense of personal freedom, self-determination, and fulfilment. These photographs present an inspiring vision of the joys of finding one’s place in the world and the challenges of living off the grid. In these 10 vivid portraits of alternative lifestyles, we meet: Tinja, the dog sled driver in Lapland; Ali, the Persian horseman; Barny, the self-supporter in a circus wagon in Cumbria, England; Zaya, the reindeer herder in the Mongolian taiga; George, the hostel father in Tuscany; Sylwia, the artist on the Greek island of Lefkada; Sky, the Argentinean goucha; Ben, the hunter in Utah, USA; Jerry, the oyster farmer in Alaska; Elena, the lighthouse keeper in Norway. Text in English and German.Trade Review"From a lighthouse keeper in Norway to a reindeer herder in Mongolia, the resulting series offers a captivating portrait of 10 extraordinary individuals living off the grid." - Financial Times"…portraying people who have…found harmony away from civilisation as we know it." - National Geographic Traveller"Deliberately moving away the hustle and bustle of the city, without phone signal or internet access, their lives are far from perfect - without those things, life does become somewhat harder - but they do share a sense of freedom, self-determination and fulfilment." - Amateur PhotographerExcerpts taken from No Signal - Red"His book takes you on a journey of discovery." - Home & Interiors Scotland"In every instance, Portolano noted critical similarities in the reasons for escape, ‘There’s a big thirst for freedom and independence’." - WhyNow

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Book SynopsisA joyful and poignant collection of photographs of children from around the world by internationally renowned and award-winning photographer Mario Marino. This homage to the future of humanity (and our planet) captures the laughter and joy of children, but also their insecurities and fears. The sense of trust between the subject and the photographer is evident, as if they had known each other for years. The photographs are imbued with this gift of trust, and of mutual respect, resulting in images that are moving, often humorous, and always eloquent. The internationally renowned and award-winning photographer Mario Marino has been travelling the world with his camera for several decades and has long been considered a luminary in the field of portrait photography. His previously published books of portrait photography from Africa and India have won several prizes. "Empathy and instinct is key to my work. I try to read people's lives, the circumstances in which they live. I am fascinated by their cultural background and identity." - Mario Marino Text in English and German.Trade Review"Award-winning photographer Mario Marino showcases his most beautiful, touching, humorous, and exciting pictures of children for the first time." - Knightsbridge

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Book Synopsis"A book of photographs taken before February 2022 reveals formerly breathtaking landscapes that may never be the same." — The New York Times "An illustrated ode to their home, it showcases the beauty and vulnerability of Ukraine beyond the daily horrors and photographs of war." — Image (Ireland) "The book is an illustrated love letter to their homeland, created in the darkest of times…" — Amateur Photography "Facing the most adverse circumstances, they [photographer Yevhen Samuchenko and writer Lucia Bondar] unite to reveal a vision of Ukraine few people know..." — Food & Travel On 24 February 2022, the invasion of Ukraine by Russian troops began. Since then, Russia's war of aggression has continued with increasing ferocity and destruction. Millions of Ukrainians have fled to neighbouring European countries. Ukraine is now a country caught between two stools: on the one hand, it is striving for rapprochement with NATO and the EU; on the other hand, good relations with Russia have also always been of fundamental importance to the country. This is a picture book about a landscape and its country, which is going through dark times and is currently moving the whole world. Here we take a look at the beauty and the integrity of Ukraine. The Ukrainian landscape is characterised by steppes, plateaus, lowlands and mountains. The Lemurian Lake in the south of Ukraine impresses with its pink colour, as it has a higher salt content than the Dead Sea. The mountain ranges of the Carpathians in the west of Ukraine captivate with their wonderful wild beauty. The Ukrainian steppe is part of the great Eurasian steppe, which runs through several countries of Eastern Europe and used to be the home of the Cossacks. The country is also criss-crossed by numerous river courses, with the Dnieper, Donets and Dniester rivers, which flow into the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov, being among the most significant. Unparalleled scale, out-of-this-world colours and unique landscape shots from above make this book a tribute to the beauty of the Ukrainian landscape. Text in English, German and Ukrainian.Trade Review"An illustrated ode to their home, it showcases the beauty and vulnerability of Ukraine beyond the daily horrors and photographs of war." - Image (Ireland)"You might not realise just how beautiful Ukraine is. The landscape of the country includes bucoloic mountains, lakes, rivers and more." - Amateur Photographer“Celebrating the natural wonders of Ukraine.” - Elle Decoration"The book includes his award-winning pictures of some of Ukraine's most remarkable places, most notably the pink salt lakes of Kherson and Odesa." - Outdoor Photography"The book is an illustrated love letter to their homeland, created in the darkest of times… Yevhen's works show the landscapes of our country as they have not been seen before by anyone in the world." - Amateur Photography"It has also become a testament to the determination of his publishing team in Kyiv, CP, who had to flee their office after the Russian invasion but, with the support of teNeues, continued working on the book." - The Telegraph"Facing the most adverse circumstances, they [photographer Yevhen Samuchenko and writer Lucia Bondar] unite to reveal a vision of Ukraine few people know, and remind us how showcasing the country's diversity and natural splendour is more important than ever." - Food & Travel"With these wonderful shots, Lucia Bondar and award-winning photographer Yven Samuchenko show us the beauty and vulnerability of their country: Ukraine." - Instagram: Focus Italia"A book of photographs taken before February 2022 reveals formerly breathtaking landscapes that may never be the same." - The New York TimesTable of ContentsCONTENTS YEVHEN SAMUCHENKO AND HIS PHOTOGRAPHY 6 Yevhen Samuchenko und seine Fotografie Євген Самученко та його фотографії FOREWORD BY LUCIA BONDAR 8 Vorwort von Lucia Bondar Слово Люсії Бондар UNIQUE PLACES 11 Einzigartige Orte Унікальні місця NATURE PATTERNS 49 Naturmuster Патерни природи LANDSCAPE 83 Landschaft Ландшафт BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES 119 Gebäude und Bauwerke Будівлі та споруди WINTER 145 Winter Зима NIGHT 167 Nacht Ніч LIST OF LOCATIONS 190 Liste der Standorte Список місць IMPRINT 192 Impressum Вихідні дані

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Book SynopsisRussell "Russ" Melcher came to Europe and photographed the superstars of the time, either during their visits to Paris and France or accompanied them on worldwide trips. He witnessed many world events from film festivals to terrorist attacks. Among the portrayed were royal families like the Windsors, Grace Kelly & the Monegasques, as well as film legends like Romy Schneider, Alain Delon, Burt Lancaster, Erol Flynn, Alfred Hitchcock, Sofia Loren, Brigitte Bardot, and music legends like Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Harry Belafonte, and Yves Montand. In addition, there were political greats such as Charles DeGaulle, Fidel Castro, Nikita Khrushchev, the Shah of Persia, American presidents, and many more. Later Russ Melcher became director of the legendary photo agency MAGNUM and worked with photo legends Robert Capa, Henry Cartier-Bresson, Ian Berry, Bruce Davidson, Elliott Erwitt, to name a few. This large-format photo book is about the stories behind the images and personalities. Entertaining, humorous, but also profound, Russ describes his way to the perfect photo, his individual perspective, up to the importance of photographic storytelling of this 'Golden Age of Photojournalism'. Russ Melcher is an important witness to that time, but also an American entertainer in Paris who encouraged his protagonists to do things that few photographers could manage, a true and trusted partner to the stars of that era through the ages. The book is organised according to the two decades and Russell's encounters with the stars of the time. Text in English and German.

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Book SynopsisRoller skating means community freedom, diversity and love of life. The world of roller skating is colourful and full of life. Set in scene by professional photographers, international professional and amateur skaters show breathtaking stunts on the halfpipe and smooth disco moves on beach boulevards, on the street, or in skate parks. They reveal the best skate spots in their city, what equipment they can't manage without and what makes up their personal style. Roller skating is more than a sport, it's the attitude towards life of a worldwide community. Text in English and German.

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Book SynopsisThe beauty of the beach, surrounded by the unique lifestyle of beachgoers, complemented by special stories and extraordinary photos. The beach: this is always the place where we would most like to be. The view of the sea. The sound of the waves. The smell of salt water. This illustrated book portrays the beach as a place of longing, with brilliant photos and entertaining stories: How Coco Chanel invented the summer tan, how the special light on the coast inspired artists like Picasso, of the beauty of deserted beaches, of exclusive dream domiciles, of the iconography of the surfer and of the longest wave ride of all time. teNeues hereby presents the ultimate illustrated book about beach life. Beach villas and dream beaches are shown in exclusive portraits. Text in English and German.

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Book Synopsis"In the book… we get a fantastic look at those alternative viewpoints that you're unlikely to find in your Lonely Planet or Rough guide. They've called the books 'Unseen' for a reason, because you're far less likely to have already viewed the kinds of pictures taken within it." — Amateur Photographer Berlin Unseen is, like the first two parts of the Unseen series (London Unseen and New York Unseen), an authentic approach to the character of the German capital. At the same time, the images by Martin U. Waltz breathe the atmosphere of the metropolis on the Spree as authentically as few others. The star photographer of the German street photography scene has always been close to the pulse of the city; knows where Berlin life meets; in which places and squares the soul of the city is best reflected. Yet it is not the city's tourist highlights that interest Martin U. Waltz. It is the streets and the faces of the "real" Berlin, the hidden architecture, the backyards, party basements and subcultures of the city. His images smell and taste of Berlin, and not (only) of the Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag and TV Tower. Berlin Unseen thus becomes a photographic smorgasbord of glances, gestures, situations that capture the soul of Berlin. The city is seen from its edges, and at the same time from its innermost - an unprecedented view of probably the most moving metropolis in the world. Text in English and German.Trade Review"In the book… we get a fantastic look at those alternative viewpoints that you're unlikely to find in your Lonely Planet or Rough guide. They've called the books 'Unseen' for a reason, because you're far less likely to have already viewed the kinds of pictures taken within it." - Amateur Photographer

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Book SynopsisIn wise words, Christian Dior once proclaimed: "Flowers are, apart from women, the most beautiful gift God has given the world." The new teNeues series, Floramour, which henceforth honourably celebrates the most exquisite natural beauties that adorn our gardens, proves just how right he was. Each series title is dedicated to a genus of flowers, viewed from an aesthetic perspective. In a noble presentation with impressive pictures and interesting texts, an exciting portrait of our favourite flowers is created. It begins with the rose. Whoever gives a rose as a gift will conquer all hearts in an instant, for like no other of its fellows it is regarded as a symbol of romantic passion. As a faithful helpmate, it has been accompanying declarations of love since time immemorial, making it a real Everybody's Darling. But authentic message transmission is not limited to the gift of the much-loved rose. Flowers have always acted as mouthpieces - and sometimes they can express more than the most beautiful words can. The illustrated book enables flower enthusiasts to get to know their favourites from a different perspective. With less pragmatism, but more cultural history, the reader is stylishly introduced to their geographical origin, their significance in the world of art, religion and history, as well as their most famous followers in pop culture. It becomes clear that these flowers have real character! Text in English and German.Table of ContentsForeword 10 Wild Roses 18 Cultivated Roses, Old Roses 18 The Rose in the Garden 58 Cuisine, Cosmetics, and Medicine 68 Legends, Culture, and History 86

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Book SynopsisThe extraordinary picture story by Paolo Di Paolo, which documents and narrates Italians on vacation during Summer 1959, from the Tyrrhenian to the Adriatic Sea; from Ventimiglia to Trieste (from the western to the eastern border). In 1959 Paolo Di Paolo is a 34-year-old photographer collaborating with the cultural weekly magazine Il Mondo directed by Mario Pannunzio, and the widely distributed magazine Tempo. Pier Paolo Pasolini is a promising 37-year-old writer who had published The Best of Youth, The Street Kids and A Violent Life. He is not yet a film director. In Italy, the “economic miracle” has just begun. The newspapers tend to offer to Italian families a microcosm of mythical characters as a diversion to the dullness and fear of war, emigration, and poverty. Arturo Tofanelli, editor in chief of the monthly Successo and the weekly Tempo, entrusts the two young men, Di Paolo and Pasolini, who did not know each other, to do a report on the Italian Summer Holidays that will be published by Successo magazine in three issues (July, August and September 1959). The writer and the photographer set off from Ventimiglia together, with the plan of travelling through the coasts of Italy to the south and climbing up to Trieste. But they have different visions. “Pasolini was looking for a lost world of literary ghosts, an Italy that no longer existed,” recalls Di Paolo. “I was looking for an Italy that was looking to the future. I conceived the title The Long Road of Sand meaning the strenuous road traveled by Italians to reach well-being and holidays after the War.” A complex, delicate partnership is born between Pasolini and Di Paolo, they will travel together only the first stage of this journey, but this experience would later be consolidated in mutual respect and trust. Text in English, German and Italian.

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Book SynopsisMegacities is a visually stunning tribute to the largest cities of our civilisation. In this high-quality coffee table book, the three authors Christoph Mohr, Oliver Fülling and Bastian Barenbock show everyday life in ten megacities in Asia, Africa, America, and Europe. They photographed city life in Rio de Janeiro, Mexico City, New York City, London, Istanbul, Cairo, Seoul, Shanghai, Mumbai, and Bangkok. More than 280 photos and numerous interviews not only show a deep insight into daily life there, they also deal with the central questions of urban planning. How does one live and reside in such an environment, how do residents organise their leisure time. Why do informal settlements emerge and where are the public places that people go to. How does each individual city deal with the issues of overpopulation, sustainability, environmental protection, and globalisation. What is special about this impressive coffee-table book is the contrast in presentation. The photographers manage to depict wealth and poverty, culture and crime, tradition, festivals, customs, religion, and innovation in one go. Text in English and German.Table of ContentsRio de Janeiro 6 Mexico City 28 New York City 50 London 72 Istanbul 90 Cairo 110 Seoul 134 Mumbai 156 Shanghai 178 Bangkok 200

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Book Synopsis"It’s mostly beautiful artist images of mushrooms—I mean beautiful. And there is nice text to accompany; information about the mushrooms, habitat, their relationships to the plants and the environment." — Fungi Journal "While the photography takes centre stage, Vermeer demonstrates his deep knowledge of the fungal world with insightful texts that explore themes such as symbiosis, ecology and the threats posed by the many poisonous varieties." — Outdoor Photography Wonderland is a unique coffee table book that takes the reader into the fascinating world of mushrooms. Dutch photographer Jan Vermeer took on this incomparable project after being fascinated by the beauty of two fly agaric in his own garden. Equipped with his camera, he enthusiastically set off on a mushroom hunt and was rewarded with pictures in intoxicating colours and shapes of the most extraordinary and sometimes very rare specimens. He has now compiled the most beautiful shots in his photo book Wonderland. Vermeer took all the pictures for Wonderland in his home country, the Netherlands, so the book is not only an artistic work of microphotography, but also an important document and archive of nature and the forest in its present state. In short but informative texts, the author describes the wealth of forms of his plant photographic models, their usefulness in medicine, but also the dangers posed by fungi. He explains the symbiosis between fungi and trees and devotes special attention to slime moulds. In entertaining words, Vermeer explains to his readers the challenges he faced as a nature photographer in this ambitious project. Wonderland is the perfect gift for anyone who likes to go mushroom picking, enjoys this little wonder of nature or is fascinated by the unique symbiosis with which mushrooms connect with their environment. Text in English and German.Trade Review"It’s mostly beautiful artist images of mushrooms—I mean beautiful. And there is nice text to accompany; information about the mushrooms, habitat, their relationships to the plants and the environment." - Fungi JournalImage from Wonderland used in the article on Rhodotus palmatus (the wrinkled peach). - Fungi Journal"While the photography takes centre stage, Vermeer demonstrates his deep knowledge of the fungal world with insightful texts that explore themes such as symbiosis, ecology and the threats posed by the many poisonous varieties." - Outdoor Photography

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Book SynopsisLuxury - the name of this opulent coffee table book alone says it all. It's all about aesthetics, decadence, beauty, trends, glamour, and money. The well-known photographer, journalist, brand and communications consultant Michael Köckritz has taken a detailed look at this fascinating world of the rich, celebrities and stars in his latest coffee table book. In an impressive visual language, backed by informative texts, he shows the most important luxury brands of our modern times. Watches, cars, bags, buildings, holiday resorts and jewellery, the author touches on all luxury-related subject areas and unerringly pinpoints the respective key items. Köckritz approaches the phenomenon of luxury from an artistic-scientific perspective and sheds light on profound questions such as "What is luxury?", "Why do we strive for luxury?" or "How does luxury affect the reality of our lives?". Luxury is bursting with outstanding images and high-quality texts. The coffee table book embodies its own theme to perfection and thus becomes an art project that is even accompanied by an art exhibition and a film/moving image production. Text in English and German.

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Book SynopsisIndonesia is one of the largest countries on Earth. The beauty and untouched nature of this unique island archipelago can now be marvelled at by tropical enthusiasts in the elaborate photo book Tropics & Traditions Tales of Indonesia by Manolo Ty.The photographic artist takes us on a journey to the most remote indigenous peoples, who live far from the civilisation we know, leading a life rooted in tradition and harmony with nature. In impressive shots, some taken from unusual perspectives like from the air with drones or underwater, we see unexplored jungles, solitary islands, mighty volcanoes, and dreamlike coral reefs.Ty also bridges the gap to the bustling metropolises of the country, which could hardly contrast more vividly with the breathtaking beauty of nature. He shows us Bali and Jakarta, which gleam with imposing buildings that snugly intermingle with traditional structures and the temples of Buddhism and Hinduism.In the impre

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Book SynopsisThere is probably hardly a more undemanding plant in nature that presents itself more cutely and prettily than succulents. Fans of this diverse species go into raptures at the sight of them and there are said to be people who decorate their entire garden with the fleshy flowers. Others use them to decorate interiors. They grow on any kind of surface; no matter whether stone, gravel. or soil, succulents find their way almost anywhere. In the beautiful book Floramour: Succulents, author Anja Klaffenbach pays homage to these little survivalists of the fauna. With wonderful pictures, she draws a unique portrait of this plant genus that makes the heart of every lover beat faster. In addition, Anja provides entertaining background information on the robust ornamental plant, packed in entertaining texts. For example, she enlightens her readers that the secret of the plant's almost indestructible character lies in its ability to store water in its stems and leaves. This makes succulents the secret star in the flower bed during hot summer periods when their flowering colleagues have long since hung their heads. Known to us only as floral decorations, succulents are a symbol of wealth in Asian and Indian culture and are sometimes used in traditional medicine. The high-quality coffee table book Floramour: Succulents is an exceptionally lovingly designed book that brings these minimalist garden inhabitants into the full limelight. Text in English and German.

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Book SynopsisA brand-new addition to the Floramour series is Floramour: Lilies. In this outstanding book of photographs, the author Till Hägele presents the varied beauty of this ornamental flower in an unprecedented way. For centuries, the lily has been cultivated in the most diverse cultures. Today, therefore, it appears in an almost unsurpassed splendour of colour and diversity of species. Throughout cultural history, the wonderful lily has not only exerted an optical fascination on people; since time immemorial it has also been an integral part of festivals and religious customs as a floral symbol. In ancient Greece, for example, it was the flower of Hera, the companion of the goddess of the gods, and in Hinduism it also occupies a central place in the world of the gods. In Christianity it stands for the purity and virginity of Mary and is a symbol of the resurrection of Jesus. This beautifully designed coffee-table book Floramour: Lilies contains unique photographs as well as sketches and copious background knowledge about this aesthetic beauty of nature. Floramour: Lilies is a special gift for all flower lovers. Anyone who has always wanted to know everything about their favourite flower is well placed with this comprehensive book from the Floramour series. Whether as personal inspiration or simply for your own enjoyment, anyone who loves lilies simply must own this coffee-table book. Text in English and German.

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Book SynopsisFor many flower lovers, the orchid is the epitome of luxury, grace and beauty. In the new book in the Floramour series Floramour: Orchids, author Anja Klaffenbach pays tribute to this queen of the flower world. She not only illuminates the filigree flower wonder with spectacular photographs and sketches, but also presents exciting background information, packed into and entertaining texts. Orchid breeding has a long tradition and by now more than 28,000 species and more than 100,000 hybrids and varieties are known. And perhaps the diversity of these ornamental plants can also be explained from a historical perspective. In this colourful coffee-table book, Klaffenbach explores this question and paints a portrait of the orchid through the ages. The aesthetics of the flower were already highly valued in ancient China. It served as a symbol of purity and luxury. In Japan, it was the distinguishing mark of the noble warrior caste of the samurai and was found on the clothing and weapons of the fighters. In Hinduism, the lovely orchid is a representative of wealth and prosperity and a coveted offering at numerous religious festivals. Europe has also become addicted to the tropical beauty. In Victorian England, there was a veritable run on the colourful flower. The flower was regarded as an unmistakable testimony to exquisite taste and classical elegance. The plants quickly advanced to become a high-class gift that expressed the high esteem of the bearer in perfect form. Even today, the orchid enjoys a large fan community. For them, the coffee table book Floramour: Orchids is the perfect inspiring read to learn even more about their own favourite flower. Text in English and German.

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Book SynopsisThe few countries in the world that remain so closed off that practically no one from the outside gets an insight. North Korea is certainly one of the most secluded. Ruled by the same family for generations, the dictatorship virtually prohibits any contact beyond its borders, isolating 26 million inhabitants from the rest of humanity. This is why the photo book Waiting for the Rainbow by Xiomara Bender is so valuable, as it engages with the Korean region in a deeply honest way.The author portrays the lives and everyday routines of the people in this country that few have the chance to know. She seeks to draw attention to the many fates 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, smiles that turn into laughter, clothing th

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