Sense of Style
Beta Plus Publishing
18 new portraits of the homes and workplaces of artists, designers, architects and other creatives from all over the world.
Specifications - Softcover. 224 pages. Measurement: 220mm x 297 mm.
18 new portraits of the homes and workplaces of artists, designers, architects and other creatives from all over the world.
Specifications - Softcover. 224 pages. Measurement: 220mm x 297 mm.
Yayoi Kusama
“My entire life has been painted here. Every day, any day. I will never cease dedicating my whole life to my love for the universe.” —Yayoi Kusama
One of the most influential artists of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, Kusama has created a profoundly personal oeuvre that resonates with a global audience. Distinctly recognizable, her works frequently deploy repetitive elements such as dots to evoke both microscopic and macroscopic universes.
Specifications - Hardcover. 168 pages. Measurements: 20.3 × 25.4 cm.
Little People, Big Dreams
Meet Aretha Franklin, "The Queen of Soul."
The fourth of five children, Aretha was born in Tennessee and took the stage at an early age in her father's church choir. She went on to become the best-selling rhythm and blues singer of all time, and the first woman to be installed in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the broadcaster's life.
Specifications - Hardcover. 32 pages.
Little People, Big Dreams
Meet Rafa Nadal, one of the best tennis players in the world.
Little Rafa was born in Majorca, Spain. Encouraged by his two uncles, he started playing football and tennis, but found that he particularly excelled on the court. His uncle Toni became his coach and Rafa soon dreamt of winning tournaments. He was fiercly dedicated and worked hard at his technique and stamina – always being the first to arrive at practice and the last to leave. Then, at just fifteen years old, he became a professional, and seven years later was the number one tennis player in the world!
Specifications - Hardcover. 32 pages.
Little People, Big Dreams
Meet Lewis Hamilton, Formula One champion!
Little Lewis’s childhood was filled with cars, motorcycles and watching Formula One with his dad. On his fifth birthday, he received a remote-controlled racing car and joined a local club. It was hard being the only black child there, but he listened to his dad’s words: ‘Let your results speak for you.’ His hobby led him to go-kart racing, and at the age of 10 he became the youngest ever winner of the British cadet go-karting competition. Shortly after, he began training as a racing driver with McLaren, rising through the ranks to compete at Formula One’s Grand Prix.
Specifications - Hardcover. 32 pages.
Little People, Big Dreams
Meet David Bowie, the starman who dazzled audiences with his music.
As a child, young David had a head full of songs and ideas. He was inspired by the pop and mod scenes in Britain to pick up the saxophone. After earning his stripes in some of the coolest bands in London, David splashed onto the solo scene. His songwriting talent and musical skill made him one of rock and roll's all-time greatest artists. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the musician's life.
Specifications - Hardcover. 32 pages.
Little People, Big Dreams
Meet Bruce Lee, the martial artist and Hollywood film star.
Born in San Francisco but raised in Hong Kong, Bruce Lee was the child star of Hong Kong cinema. But, after getting into trouble as a teenager, his father sent him to live in America. Starring roles were hard to come by for Asian-American actors in Hollywood, but Bruce went on to act in blockbuster hits, featuring his skill as a martial artist. This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the great actor's life.
Specifications - Hardcover. 32 pages.
Little People, Big Dreams
Meet Leonard Cohen. the inspiring singer-songwriter.
Little Leonard grew up in Montréal, Canada, and was a child who delighted in the world around him. From roses with too-long stems, to birds chirping on a rusty wire, he noticed the beauty in things that others might miss. His trips to the synagogue were a source of wonder, too. Leonard listened in awe to the songs and stories – moved by their messages and timeless narratives.
Specifications - Hardcover. 32 pages.
Little People, Big Dreams
Meet Muhammad Ali, "the greatest" boxer of all time.
When he was little, Muhammad Ali had his bicycle stolen. He wanted to fight the thief, but a policeman told him him to learn how to box first. After training hard in the gym, Muhammad developed a strong jab and an even stronger work ethic. His smart thinking and talking earned him the greatest title in boxing: Heavyweight Champion of the World. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of "The Greatest's" life.
Specifications - Hardcover. 32 pages.
Little People, Big Dreams
Meet Coco Chanel, international style icon.
Following the death of her mother, Coco spent her early life in an orphanage, where she was taught how to use a needle and thread. From there, she became a cabaret singer, seamstress, hat maker, and, eventually, the world's most famous fashion designer. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the designer's life.
Specifications - Hardcover. 32 pages.
Little People, Big Dreams
Meet Dolly Parton, the singer-songwriter and businesswoman.
Little Dolly grew up in Tennessee in a family "as poor as dirt." She started performing at an early age, singing on local radio and television. After graduating high school, she moved to Nashville to pursue her singing dreams. Her managers wanted her to sing pop, but she followed her heart to sing and write country songs. Her heart was right—Dolly became a musical superstar, but she never forgot where she came from. She now uses her wealth to give back to people, children, and animals in need.
Specifications - Hardcover. 32 pages.
Gestalten
The Mediterranean region has some of the most beautiful and diverse landscapes in the world, encompassing soaring mountain ranges, wide forests, deep valleys, and rugged coastlines. From Spain to Jordan, via Italy, Greece, and more, the Mediterranean is a paradise for nature lovers and hikers. In Wanderlust Mediterranean long-distance adventurer Cam Honan takes us on a journey through the most breathtaking hiking routes in Southern Europe and beyond, taking in France, Portugal, the Balkans, Morocco, and other countries along the Mediterranean Sea. The book comprises more than 25 featured hikes, including such spectacular trails as the Caminito del Rey, the Peaks of the Balkans, and the Selvaggio Blu trail. In addition to this there’s another dozen bonus hikes, plus maps, stunning photography, expert commentary, and countless tips for beginners and experts alike.
Specifications - Hardcover. Full color. 288 pages. 22,5 × 29 cm
Gestalten
They say it’s the journey rather than the destination that truly counts. Here, we look at some of the best and longest adventures to test the human spirit. Voyages - Sidetracked Beyond is a celebration of the joys of adventure in places of breathtaking and pristine natural beauty. From paragliding part of the migration route of the Monarch butterfly, to sailing some of the remotest areas of the South Pacific to ski mountaineering in Tajikistan, Voyages takes you around the world in the company of intrepid souls seeking big vistas far off the beaten track. Whether mountain biking, skiing, surfing, or riding on horseback, the stories collected here inspire with their scale and ambition, their passion and ingenuity. Featuring stunning photography and immersive accounts of challenging and life-changing journeys across deserts, snowscapes, mountains, and seas, Voyages invites the reader to seek out the undiscovered and see the world anew.
Specifications - Hardcover. 272 pages. Measurement: 22,5 × 29 cm
