Books published by Die Gestalten Verlag

Floria Sigismondi hat es mit ihren surrealen Bildwelten geschafft, Hollywood und die Musikwelt nachhaltig zu prägen. Floria Sigismondis surreale Bildwelten haben den kulturellen Zeitgeist maßgeblich geprägt. Die Regisseurin und Fotografin hat mit Nicole Kidman, Gary Oldman, Tilda Swinton, Marion Cotillard und Kristen Stewart gearbeitet und zahlreiche Kultmusikvideos für Künstler wie David Bowie, Marilyn Manson, Katy Perry oder Justin Timberlake erschaffen. Floria Sigismondi führte Regie für einzelne Episoden der US-Fernsehserien American Gods, Daredevil und The Handmaid's Tale (deutscher Titel: Der Report der Magd). Zu ihren wichtigsten Hollywood-Referenzen zählen die Filme The Runaways und The Turning, der 2020 erscheinen wird.Eat the Sun bietet einen starbesetzten Überblick über Sigismondis fotografische und filmische Arbeit. Im Lauf der Zeit hat sie ihre charakteristische Noir-Ästhetik stets weiterentwickelt, immer wieder Grenzen gesprengt und sich als eine der kreativsten Künstlerinnen ihrer Branche etabliert.

Chicago is a warm (in summer) and welcoming city that brings together the best of many metropolises in the US - from the sandy beaches of Los Angeles and the neighbourhood feel of San Francisco to the vibrant culture of New York - with a dash of that famous Midwestern hospitality. We're pulling into the station; hop on board.

Time is precious. The world is waiting. Rediscover yourself. The Great Alone is the epic adventure of a relatable explorer.Why does a 44-year-old father leave his family for six months to walk 4,286¿km across America on the Pacific Crest Trail? What effect does it have on his marriage? on his children? and on himself? Following his ­intuition, Tim Voors decided to embark on a life-changing hike, feeling alive, being afraid, pushing through pain, confronting emptiness and starting a passionate romance with the wilderness.Tim Voors takes us through the physical, mental and spiritual journey he experienced on this epic hike. Climb into his backpack as he takes you through deserts, mountains, forests and raging rivers, where he forges magical friendships, rediscovers who he used to be, and implements those lessons on returning home.

An introduction to easy gardening so you can grow everywhere and anywhere.Whether you live in the city or the countryside, there are plenty of places you can plant and grow. For a new generation of green fingers there are different ways to bring nature into the home. Make your own pots, build balcony boxes, create your own bird feeders and even get friendly with worms! Each activity has been carefully chosen to create living, renewable and sustainable environments for kids and their families. Each activity has been carefully written by Kirsten Bradley, a leading practitioner in permaculture for kids and co-founder of Milkwood permaculture farm in Australia. The simple steps and beautiful spot illustrations make activities fun and easy to follow. The book will also feature non-activity spreads explaining the importance of why and how nature works. Illustrated by Aitch, a Romanian artist whose folkloric illustrations pay homage to vintage botanical books while giving each page a sense of modern magic.

Northern Comfort takes a close look at some of the Nordic region's most inspiring and insightful ideas and individuals.The Nordic Art of Life has become a role model for meaningful creative life around the globe. Scandinavian design and creativity are synonymous with cozy homes and architecture that combine style with tradition, indoors with outdoors, natural materials with rich colors, and playfulness with clarity. The Nordic countries are famous for their designers and entrepreneurs, who combine diligent preparation with bold execution in all fields of contemporary creativity, like design, architecture, fashion, and food.

Scenic trails, adventures off the beaten track, and pristine hiking destinations around the world.Embark on a thrilling exploration of the world's most exciting, magnificent, and varied walking trails and hiking destinations. Besides the better-known paths, The Hidden Tracks will also highlight some of the more out-of-the-way gems-be it an expedition on the other side of the world or a day's hike just a few hours from your hometown. From a magic trail leading through a forest of giant trees and breathtaking mountain ascents in South America to a trek among some of the highest sand dunes in the world in Mongolia, this selection of one-of-a-kind trails is presented with stunning imagery, detailed trail descriptions, overview maps, and insider advice on how to make the most of each trip. The book is both a visual journey and an invitation to pack your hiking boots and discover untouched hiking destinations.