American lifestyle journalist and writer Kari Molvar offers a contemporary look at the universe of beauty. Regularly contributing to the New York Times, Forbes, Vogue and the Wall Street Journal, her book with Gestalten goes beyond the superficial to investigate the historical, scientific, and political motifs in what is a booming global industry.

The 256 page full color, stitch bound hardcover book features Grand Slang (Nikolas Type) in a major use for headlines and the cover title, paired with Cardinal (Production Type) and Aktiv Grotesk (Dalton Maag).

Design, layout, and cover by Stefan Morgner. Head of Design: Niklas Juli. Cover photography: Pierre Debusschere. Cover model: Maya Engelen.

Published by Gestalten, ISBN: 978-3-89955-860-9

In March 2019, gestalten published Kitchen Living: Kitchen Interiors for Contemporary Homes — a beautiful, 256 page book that explores how the kitchen has transformed into a space where humans connect and share experiences.

For the book design, Mona Osterkamp chose Ogg Display as the primary typeface for headers and pull quotes which surround stunning shots of kitchen interiors and redesigns for the reader’s inspiration. Ogg is complemented with Nimbus Roman for the body copy and Aktiv Grotesk for sub-headers.

Read more at Sharp Type News.

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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.
Northern Comfort – The Nordic Art of Creative Living brings together the people, endeavors, and ideas that best embody this way of life, focusing on interior design while also venturing into the outdoors, the kitchen, and the atelier. It presents a kaleidoscope of northern talent that is both admirable and inspiring. Get comfortable and follow us on this journey up north.

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Fast. Silent. Radical. And wildly fun. The future of vehicles is looking bright. Cutting edge design, vigorous acceleration and post fossil energy are a green utopia within reach. The new wave of electric motorcycles, bicycles, and hybrids drives our way into sustainability while enhancing all the fun.
The Current: New Wheels for the Post-Petrol Age explores this shift towards eco-friendly riding by profiling the pioneers in the field. Engineering and custom design, classic brands, and new projects, two or three wheelers but also cars: this book is the roadmap to driving now and driving differently. The future of mobility is electric – it could be our most thrilling ride yet!

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Insiders and Company presents the new artisans of interior design; it tells a story of bespoke interior solutions and the skilled people that create them.

Chap (Schick Toikka) is used for the title on the cover as well as for headlines and drop caps. The text typeface is Gill Sans, which has similar proportions and echoes letterforms like the double-story a and g. In this combination, Chap is cast as a high contrast display companion, with sharp eye-catching details.

The Hinterland. Architecture & Interior & Outdoors. Cabins, Love Shacks and Other Hide-Outs

Gestalten makes beautiful use of Proza Display, in combination with FF Super Grotesk.

The cabin has become our third place, our hideaway where we can recharge our spirits and reconnect with ourselves, away from the restraints of society and the stress of the everyday. This book presents the best new cabin architecture and design.

Farmlife book follows the path from farm to table: whether handmade goat cheese, hearty meatballs, or fresh honey, there is a culinary connection between a plot of land and your plate of food.

There is also a German version titled Raus aufs Land.

Masks in the Forest / Im Wald der Masken by Laurent Moreau is an illustrated story told with masks, published by Little Gestalten in German (translation: Andreas and Sophie Jandl) and English (Noelia Hobeika). The cover typography uses Mark Frömberg’s Canary.

Originally published in French by Hélium Éditions as Dans la forêt des masques.

Let’s Go Out Again is an eclectic showcase of atmospheric eating spaces from around the world — from New York, London, and Berlin to Haifa, Sydney, and Hong Kong. The featured projects represent state-of-the-art collaborations among architects, artists, designers, restaurateurs, and chefs that target not only all of our senses, but our identities and values too.

ISBN: 978-3-89955-559-2

This book surveys this diverse twentieth century phenomenon, featuring renowned works like The House of the Century or the TWA terminal, as well as lesser-known masterpieces, and profiling major thinkers such as Oscar Niemeyer, Le Corbusier, and Eero Saarinen. By digging through archives, corresponding with descendants of departed architects, and restoring photographs, the collection of utopian approaches herein maintains a visual power and infectious optimism. Looking at past dreams, The Tale of Tomorrow is a call to reclaim our future.

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A Delicious Life showcases today’s new food movement and the people behind it. The book takes us into the workplaces and minds of groundbreaking foodists who are fine-tuning cooking, baking, and brewing methods; rediscovering long forgotten ingredients; developing cutting-edge new recipes; and creating exceptional experiences around food.

The fonts in use are Calcine (2011) and Canary (2012), both designed by Mark Frömberg and released with Gestalten.

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Bicycles are the new cars. Whether custom-made, sleek, playful, or electric, they are not only means of transportation but also have cultural value. […] Velo 3rd Gear is a showcase of today’s most covetable bicycles, the latest designs and technologies, and truly stylish bike-related clothing. It shares compelling perspectives, stories, and experiences from the growing community of cyclists worldwide and introduces a wide range of products and accessories to satisfy its diverse needs and discerning aesthetics.

Photos Tuomo Metso

In case someone missed it: food is trending – and so is artwork with food and about food. Here is a masterpiece …

The Delicious / A Companion to New Food Culture by Gestalten features both pioneer and acclaimed chefs from around the world and their cooking art. Inside is a spacious layout full bodied with aromas, tasteful photography and a delicious mix of typefaces notoriously hard to read:
Neoclassicist Didot Elder for running texts, and for chapter headings Fette Bauersche Antiqua – even more extreme in its contrast – combined with Emily In White, a digital interpretation of Emily Dickinson’s handwriting – often described as resembling bird tracks. Thank God there is also Gill Sans for the running titles – at least they are easy to read.

Great food should not be easy to eat. And a great book does not have to be easy to read.