Books published by Die Gestalten Verlag

Warme Erdtöne, handgewebte Teppiche, Rattanmöbel und farbenfrohe Keramik treffen in hellen Räumen auf Sichtbeton und Glas. The New Mediterranean stellt die neue mediterrane Wohnkultur vor, bei der sich sonnige Folklore mit klassischer Moderne verbindet. Das Buch blickt in Wohnungen und Sommerhäuser auf der ganzen Welt und versammelt inspirierende Wohn- und Dekorationsideen. Neben Porträts wegweisender Designer und Architekten stellt The New Mediterranean traditionelle Handwerkskunst vor und zeigt, wie man auch Tausende Kilometer vom Mittelmeerraum entfernt ein mediterranes Wohngefühl erzeugen kann.

Street fashion and urban culture have come a long way from humble beginnings in the '90s. From disparate local scenes in Japan, Europe, and the US, the youth-driven movements of hip-hop, punk, and skateboarding have finally infiltrated high fashion. Brands are now eager to collaborate with the icons of music and art who are leading this creative crossover. Customers will stand in line for hours to be the first to own exclusive pieces designed by the likes of Pharrell Williams, Kanye West, and Tom Sachs. Based in New York, Berlin, and Tokyo, lifestyle publication Highsnobiety is at the forefront of this global phenomenon. The Incomplete immortalizes the stories of brands ranging from Supreme to COMME des GARÇONS. Alongside the most influential designers and tastemakers, Higsnobiety highlights the pieces and brands in men's fashion which have stood the test of time.

Die Landschaften der USA sind einzigartig und weltberühmt für ihre Schönheit und Vielfalt. In Wanderlust USA stellt der Wanderexperte Cam Honan 30 der schönsten Routen und Nationalparks der Vereinigten Staaten vor. Honan führt seine Leser von den dichten Wäldern der Ostküste über die malerischen Höhenzüge der Rocky Mountains zu den schroffen Schluchten des Grand Canyon und den majestätischen Gletschern Alaskas. Neben beeindruckendem Bildmaterial und Landkarten vermittelt das Buch allerhand Wissenswertes zu Geografie, Geschichte, Tier- und Pflanzenwelt. Darüber hinaus gibt Cam Honan praktische Tipps zu Ausrüstung, Schwierigkeitsgrad und der idealen Reisezeit und macht mit Lagerfeuergeschichten und 20 weiteren Routenbeschreibungen in Kurzform Lust auf unvergessliche Wanderungen.

Monocle's latest book unpacks what makes a perfect shopping experience and offers tips on how to launch, design and run your own store. A must-have guide.The world of retail has never been so challenged thanks to a mix of e-commerce, unimaginative brand owners and greedy landlords. Yet while many stores have stumbled, a new generation of storekeepers and department store owners is arising. Is this the dawn of a new, independent age of bricks and mortar retail?Since launch the retail world has been one of the pillars of Monocle's editorial coverage. On their travels around the world, the magazine's editors are constantly looking for well-designed fit-outs, the people setting new benchmarks in service and the stores offering the smartest product mix.At the heart of all this is an understanding that a memorable shopping experience relies on a delicate balance of an inviting space, a warm welcome and a sense of discovery (not to mention covetable products)-but an understanding, too, that shops and shopkeepers play an indispensable role in creating lively neighbourhoods and vibrant high streets.This new book from Monocle reveals the global media brand's 100 favourite shops worldwide, from the independent fashion boutique to the department store that takes up a city block. It also offers a few top tips and advice on how to launch and run your own retail venture, as well as a collection of sharp essays and snappy interviews. The Monocle Guide to Shops, Kiosks and Markets is a handbook for any aspiring shopkeeper, stocking a wealth of insight and inspiration.