Home for Now explores how to live meaningfully in spaces that are not entirely your own. In a world shaped by mobility, high rents, and fading permanence, it shows how a new generation creates home within borrowed walls and between cities.Case studies reveal how limits inspire ingenuity: spaces that feel personal, layered, and alive with ritual. Blending essays, photography, and ideas for everyday life, the book is a portrait of adaptability and the art of making space—wherev...
Herrlich Hosting is the debut book by Berlin’s Hannah Kleeberg, one of the most talked-about voices in today’s food scene and founder of the culinary studio Herrlich Dining. Known for playful, stylish concepts that turn butter into sculpture and tables into stages, she brings a radically fresh eye to food and gathering. This book is about feeling, not perfection: meals become moments, recipes become memories, hosting becomes self-expression. Dreamy, bold, and witty chapters c...
Surf Shacks Vol. 3 continues the cult-favorite series with a new lineup of creative surfers and the eclectic spaces they inhabit. From breezy cabins in California and artist-built hideaways in Hawaii to design-forward retreats in Portugal and Panama, the book captures how surf culture extends far beyond the waves. This third volume broadens the view, spotlighting not only the individuals who live by the tide but also the designers and builders shaping tomorrow’s surf-centric ...
A home does not end at its doorsteps. Cottagecore Gardens picks up where Cottagecore left off, shifting from interiors to the outdoor spaces that frame and sustain them. Courtyards, edible plots, meadows, and off-grid enclaves reveal a logic shaped by time and care rather than design rules. Loose borders and self-seeded paths speak to gardens that evolve with time and use. Together they embody a broader cultural turn toward slower, more intentional living, where the garden be...
A House in Japan explores the home as a space where ideas of dwelling are constantly reimagined. In a culture shaped by precision and restraint, domestic projects become sites of quiet experimentation. These houses privilege clarity over excess, intent over display. Rigorous yet flexible, they adapt to daily rhythms while proposing fresh ways of living. The book reveals how Japanese homes, understated yet radical, show that even the everyday can be transformed into something ...
God Is a Pickle explores food preservation through the Czech Republic—one of the world’s most secular nations, where pickling became a symbolic “faith.” With 100 + recipes for pickles and preserves plus seasonal dishes that use them, it shows how a local tradition reflects a universal need for resilience, seasonality, and ritual. Blending stories, history, and photography, the book offers practical inspiration for the kitchen and a reflection on how simple, time-honored pract...
This Is Where We Live gathers over 200 illustrated stories that rethink how space is seen and felt. Today’s most inventive illustrators turn floor plans into fictions, cities into dreams, and rituals into visual systems. Their cutaways, axonometrics, and playful maps reveal how drawing becomes a tool to imagine, question, and narrate the spaces we build and inhabit. Bridging illustration, architecture, and design culture, the book is both a visual atlas and a manifesto for se...
Ridiculously Good-Looking Saunas reimagines the sauna as a space of radical design, cultural depth, and elemental beauty—where architecture and atmosphere merge in the pure pursuit of presence. Far beyond wellness trends, the modern sauna reflects a growing desire for intentional living and sensory clarity.Curated by Christopher Selman, sauna designer and maker, explorer, and Co-Founder of Out of the Valley, the book presents 36 remarkable projects that push the boundaries of...
From Spain’s El Caminito del Rey to Japan’s Kumano Kodo, Norway’s mythical giant trails to Utah’s Narrows, the new compact edition of Wanderlust explores legendary hikes across the globe. Cam Honan guides readers through deserts, coasts, forests, and ice, with maps, tips, and background on each route. Illustrated with spectacular photography, this book inspires both seasoned trekkers and curious beginners to set out—or simply enjoy the world’s most iconic trails from home....
America is a hiker’s paradise, from the depths of the Grand Canyon to the slopes of Denali. This new compact edition of Wanderlust USA takes you to the trailhead of 30 unforgettable hikes with long-distance adventurer Cam Honan as your guide. Covering terrain, ecology, and history, the book ranges from short day trips to extended backcountry treks. With expert advice, maps, stories from the wild, and photography, plus a bonus section of 20 more trails, it’s the ultimate guide...
High-rise living has a unique allure: the view, the distance, the sense of being held above it all. Penthouse Syndrome looks at how altitude reshapes both architecture and the feeling of home. At height, rooms behave differently, scale recalibrates, and daily rhythms change. The residences featured here show how designers balance structure and emotion in spaces detached from the ground. Together they reveal something essential about intimacy, perspective, and how we long to l...
What's in store today? The most engaging retail experiences, created with taste and care.Think Big—Shop Small looks at stores with unique retail concepts that offer products and immersive interiors, introducing a new culture of customer experiences. Highlighting the value of social contact and personal experiences, independent shops bring quality, aesthetic, and passion for service, design, and atmosphere. This book shows highly unique concept stores and beautifully designed ...
The Mediterranean home has an ongoing influence on residential architecture and interior design: from classical rural styles, to more grounded spaces that interweave form and function. Blending the inside and the outside, and bringing together traditional features with contemporary elements, Mediterranean houses connect with their environments and the local culture. The Mediterranean Home looks at architecture, interior design, decoration and furniture, celebrating the uniqu...
Runaway Street, tells the story of a city street that doesn't want to live in the city any longer. One day, they literally pack up and leave, forming a caravan to explore the world. On their journey, each house finds its perfect counterpart in an animal and lets it move in with them. The caravan shrinks with every stop, until only the originating house remains. This final house, having seen the entire world, ultimately realizes and appreciates the unique charm of its city hom...
Feelings become unforgettable characters in this board book by Lauren Martin, beloved for her vibrant, witty illustrations. Emotions take shape as charming creatures – a wobbly jelly for shyness, a fizzy soda for excitement. With bold simplicity and universal appeal, it speaks to kids discovering feelings and to adults rediscovering them. Beautifully designed and emotionally resonant, Moodies is both a child’s first book of emotions and an art object for grown-ups who cherish...
Issun Bôshi, the classic Japanese fairy tale of the tiny, brave boy, returns in a new edition and format. After years of wishing for a child, an elderly couple is blessed with a son no taller than an inch. Armed with a needle as his sword, a bowl as his boat, and a chopstick as his oar, Issun Bôshi sets out to find his place in the world. In a series of adventures, he proves that courage matters more than size—and, as in every true fairy tale, he wins the princess in the end....
All alone, an egg lies on the beach, until a lapwing discovers it. Who could its parents be? Birds from all over the world gather to help solve the mystery, each convinced the egg must return to its nest. With rhythmic, witty rhymes and vibrant collage-style art, A Little Egg, a Tiny Crack blends humor, curiosity, and warmth into a story about friendship, belonging, and overcoming prejudice. Both playful and poetic, it invites children to join in the fun of language and disco...
Join nature’s greatest travelers and experience the wonders of migration like never before!From humpback whales that travel thousands of kilometers from Antarctica to Costa Rica every year, to dragonflies crossing the Indian Ocean without rest, Keep on Moving takes readers on an unforgettable journey through the marvels of animal migration. Blending their latest scientific discoveries with conservation insights, real-life observations, and fascinating facts, this book explore...
Explore the world of emotions through expressive illustration and shared conversation.Emotions shape our lives in many ways—sometimes overwhelming, other times quiet and hard to name. This Is How I Feel Today invites exploration through 50 illustrated emotions, each brought to life with expressive watercolors by Marine Schneider. The book encourages reflection and connection, offering moments to pause and understand feelings. Emotions are grouped into six categories: joy, sad...
A joyful journey where food and festivals unite us all in exciting, delicious celebrations! From Thanksgiving in America to the Japanese cherry blossom festival, A Taste of the World takes young readers on an exciting journey through the flavors, dishes, and traditions that make each culture unique. With a blend of fun facts and vibrant illustrations by Beth Walrond, this book explores how food connects us across the globe, from the heartwarming meals shared on special occasi...
Big adventures for little learners—discover the world around you and learn first words!What should I wear today? What animals do I know at the zoo? Who will I meet at the playground, and what is for dinner? Every day is a learning adventure, whether at home, kindergarten, or out and about! This book invites children to explore their world, discover familiar objects from daily life, and learn their names through playful interaction. Vibrant scenes from the supermarket, doctor'...
Did you know that sharks are among the oldest creatures on earth? They swam through the primordial oceans long before there were dinosaurs. Many legends surround these animals with their fearsome sharp teeth. But how dangerous are sharks really? In this book, you will not only find out how sharks were able to survive so many other animals and how many different species we know today, but also a lot about their very special teeth, their peculiar lateral line organ and excellen...
First shapes with fantastic underwater creatures!Fish, octopus, frogs—what shape are they?!Our latest collaboration with Marcos Farina and the followup to the much-loved and popular Little Gestalten board books, The Animal Show and How Many Birds?, Fishing for Shapes explores first shapes in Marcos’ colorful and fun way—with underwater creatures!
Make sandcastles, play in the sea, eat ice cream ... there’s so much to do when you visit the beach!Down at the beach you can do so many things! You can build sand castles, play paddles or frisbee, go canoeing, jump from rocks, stand up paddle boarding, search for treasures or watch the sunset! The Beach is a lovely visual journey for young children, all about the joy of being outside in nature. Let’s go on an adventure!
Camping, skiing, hiking ... There’s so much to do when you visit the mountains!Spend a day in the mountains, exploring new places and enjoying the incredible sights! You can hike, go camping or climbing, you can see the amazing wildlife or, depending on the weather, swim or even play in the snow! The Mountain is a beautiful visual journey for young children, all about the joy of being outside in nature. Let’s go on an adventure!
A guide to the world's most iconic cycling routes that make up a bikepacker's paradise. Providing independence, a sense of reward, and a closeness to nature, bikepacking is among the best ways to explore places. With more people packing their panniers every year, Grand Bikepacking Journeys compiles the most iconic routes that any self-respecting long-distance cyclist should aim to complete. In this follow-up to the hugely successful Bikepacking, cyclist extraordinaire Stefan ...
Little Gestalten’s first board book brings toddlers joy. This is our debut for fans aged 0–3.Showcasing animals big and small, from beloved pets to friendly beasts, The Animal Show helps develop an awareness of the animal kingdom for very young children. Graphic and bold, the illustrations depict various animals going about their daily activities. Intended to support early development, this visual board book introduces monkeys, bears, owls, sloths, and many other creatures, e...
It all started with a Balzac novel, a flea market find, and a tag. Less than a decade later, Buly 1803 is a true heavyweight of the beauty industry, sold pretty much anywhere in the world, with over 300 employees, and an infinite -and coveted- catalogue of premium beauty products. But how did founders Ramdane Touhami and Victoire de Taillac revive this forgotten brand from the 19th century and transform it into the much loved name it is today? This book dissects the Buly 1803...
Since the dawn of time, exploring the world by boat has been seen as the pinnacle of freedom. And what may often have seemed an impossible dream is now within reach, thanks to businesses offering boats for hire and specialist companies organizing trips that give people the opportunity to live that dream for a few weeks. Sailing the Seas will take readers on a series on adventures across the globe, from the coast of the US down to the Caribbean, through classic Mediterranean v...
Dive into an exploration of these majestic mammals, one of the most fascinating animal species on the planet.You already know that whales aren’t fish, but mammals who need to breath and hold their breath under water, just like us humans?And that the blue whale grows to be longer than three buses? In The World of Whales we explore many interesting facts about these fantastic animals, looking at the habits and characteristics that make the multiple species of this family so spe...
