The Porsche Book - a racing car legend becomes a coffee table book with class.
Driving a Porsche is a very special lifestyle, a philosophy of its own - and an absolute necessity in the life of a car fan. That's why this fascinating coffee table book inextricably combines everything that belongs to the luxury car brand created by Ferdinand Porsche: impressive photos, an avant-garde layout and cool texts make this coffee table book an essential must-have for Porsche enthusiasts and a valuable piece of German automotive history.
An illustrated book as luxurious as the cult sports car from Stuttgart - Germany.
The German car brand and success story of Porsche could not be presented in a more comprehensive and glamorous way than in this illustrated book: High-gloss images characterized by avant-garde aesthetics, exclusive design sketches and fascinating technical details on all series models - and yes, before you ask, the legendary Porsche 911 is also included! Michael Köckritz also sheds light on the significance of Porsche as a luxury brand and racing car icon, unique in the history of motor racing and sports cars. Expert interviews with insiders from the Porsche cosmos round off the coffee table book with fascinating details.
Avant-garde coffee table book from the pen of a car and lifestyle expert
Only a passionate Porsche driver like the journalist, artist and media maker Michael Köckritz can adequately describe the fascination of the sports car legend from Stuttgart - because he captures in words and intoxicating images exactly what Porsche fans and car collectors feel! The combination of luxury, lifestyle and the racing car history that unites perhaps the most legendary German car brand explains only part of the myth of driving a Porsche. In the style of the car culture magazine ramp, founded by Köckritz, he presents a fascinating piece of automotive history in The Porsche Book: a coffee table book for which luxury is as natural as the number 911 is for Porsche.
High-quality photography captures the essence of the fascinating lifestyle surrounding this exclusive sport
A must-have for every tennis enthusiast and anyone who simply wants to enjoy the aesthetics and luxury of the sport
Immerse yourself in the world of tennis like never before. This illustrated book is more than just a collection of stunning photographs - it is a tribute to the elegance, style and passion that make tennis so unique.
The Stylish Life Tennis showcases the beauty and prestige associated with this exclusive sport. A visual journey into a world full of excitement and dynamism, where every serve is the beginning of a new story.
The aesthetic photographs in the illustrated book invite you to experience the fascinating game from a different perspective. Less technical know-how, but all the more genuine emotion: Each page tells a story of dedication, determination and the pursuit of perfection that make the sport of tennis so unforgettable.
Whether you are a passionate tennis player yourself or simply enjoy the beauty and glamour of the sport, The Stylish Life Tennis is a timeless work that will captivate you again and again. Immerse yourself in the incomparable atmosphere of tennis and be inspired by the fascinating images.
The Watch Book Rolex has long been undisputedly one of the best coffee-table books when it comes to the luxury watch brand. In this superlative coffee-table book, Gisbert L. Brunner, known among experts as the watch pope, illuminates the history of the chronometric legend Rolex. In his usual artistic style, he explains what makes this brand unique and to what extent it has contributed to the technical development of the wristwatch.
From the first officially certified wristwatch, to the waterproof Oyster case, to the technically sophisticated models of modern times, Gisbert covers everything the reader needs to know about the Rolex brand in impressive pictures and highly informative yet entertaining texts. In the third revised edition, the successful author has now also included the latest models of the legendary Submariner and Daytona series, the brand's traditional lines, which are already celebrating their 70th and 60th anniversaries. But in this edition, Gisbert also addresses the particular challenges facing the watchmaking trade in the advancing 21st century. The business is confronted with the increasing shortage of skilled workers. The author highlights the innovative projects and programmes with which the luxury brand is countering this trend in order to be able to maintain its own standards of guarantee and service in the future.
Text in English, French and German.
July 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the first manned moon landing -- a milestone in the history of humankind. Today, the adventure, courage, and ground-breaking accomplishment behind the NASA Apollo missions remains as compelling as ever.
This thrilling photo book features previously-unpublished photographs from the NASA archives, now meticulously digitized, captured by the Apollo astronauts during their missions. From some 27.000 NASA images, the book's authors have curated 225 of the most remarkable Apollo mission pictures, creating a uniquely vivid document of one of the most seminal events of the 20th century. Accompanying these extraordinary Apollo photographs are little-known insider facts and fascinating insights into the Apollo missions, including a detailed Foreword from NASA astronaut, Walter Cunningham.
Not only a must-have book for fans of air and space travel, Apollo VII - XVII is a hit for anyone interested in photography, pop culture, and modern history.
Authors Floris Heyne, Joel Meter, Simon Phillipson, and Delano Steenmeijer scoured the vast NASA photo archives to select the most outstanding photos of the Apollo missions. Walter Cunningham is a former Apollo astronaut, serving as Lunar Module pilot on the Apollo 7 mission, the first manned flight of the Apollo program that launched into orbit on the Saturn 1-B rocket.
The essence of the fascinating lifestyle surrounding the exclusive sport captured by high-quality photographs
A must-have for every golf enthusiast as well as those who simply want to enjoy the aesthetics and luxury of this sport
Immerse in the fascination of golf as never before. This coffee table book is more than just a collection of impressive shots - it's a journey through the elegant world of golf, where every swing of the club tells an exciting story.
The Stylish Life Golf is a tribute to the elegance, style, and sophistication that have surrounded this sport for centuries. The beauty and prestige that are inseparable from golf are showcased by aesthetic photographs. A true homage to the tradition, the incomparable lifestyle, and the passion that comes with golf.
The book invites you to experience the glamorous world of golf from a different perspective. Less technical know-how, but much more genuine emotions: On every page, a story of passion, dedication, and the pursuit of perfection that makes golf so unique is told.
Whether you are an avid golfer yourself or simply admire the beauty and luxury of this sport, The Stylish Life Golf is a timeless work that will captivate you time and time again. Let yourself be inspired by the fascinating images and immerse in the incomparable atmosphere of golf.
This coffee table book is almost like an advent calendar: simply open it - and the most wonderful time of the year begins! Whether trendy or traditional, interior design journalist Claire Bingham presents the most beautiful styles and ideas for Christmas. Minimalist simplicity, sumptuous opulence, consistent monochrome or a Scandi look with lots of hygge and cosiness? Inspiring home stories with atmospheric photos show how differently Christmas is celebrated around the world, present what is traditional in other cultures and what should not be missing from decorations, Christmas ornaments & co. A glamorous illustrated book that immediately whets the appetite for Advent and Christmas.
New Christmas decoration ideas and old traditions - the best decoration styles for the festive season
Cosy up at home, celebrate with loved ones and feel the bliss of childhood - the longing for Christmas starts long before Advent! This inspiring illustrated book has everything you need to get into the Christmas spirit: Christmas decorations, table decorations, trendy interior design styles and ideas for the run-up to Christmas. Whether modern or traditional, Nordic and simple or opulent with glitter and glamour, sustainable with natural decorations, upcycling and vintage looks - the atmospheric pictures in the fascinating home stories are wonderful mood boards for everything you've always dreamed of with Christmas trees, fairy lights, baubles and more.
Christmas decorations Perfect as a gift before and during the festive season!
Claire Bingham knows what home decor is: whether in her early days as an editor at Elle Decoration or for around two decades as a photographer and author, the well-travelled interior design journalist discovers formidable houses and flats all over the world. The interior design expert presents current trends and stylish classics in numerous stylish coffee table books, which are always a sought-after source of inspiration for interior design fans. Her atmospheric illustrated book Home for Christmas shows how Christmas can be a celebration of cosiness with decorations, christmas tree baubles and more.
For many people, horses are among the most fascinating creatures on earth. Their grace, strength, and beauty are reflected in their appearance. Capturing this elegance and grace requires a special feeling for these sensitive creatures, which Drew Doggett, one of the world's best-known horse photographers, clearly possesses. Now, for the first time, the award-winning artist's most beautiful photographs can be admired in the top-class coffee table book Untamed Spirits: Horses from Around the World.
The impressive portfolio includes photos of wild horses in the Camargue, Sable Island and Iceland. Doggett, who is regarded by connoisseurs as one of the most outstanding horse photographers, not only sets himself apart from other published horse books with his captivating photographs of horses in the wild. Peacefully aesthetic depictions of top-class breeding animals, dressage, hunting and polo horses also adorn the richly illustrated book.
Drew Doggett takes his readers by the hand and guides them through the fascinating and exciting world of horses. His fashion-inspired lens opens up the viewer to a whole new experience of fine animal photography from an artistic perspective.
Doggett creates artfully epic portraits that leave the reader wondering in amazement how the photographer was able to get the model animal into this unique pose. The images appear surreal, sometimes as if painted. The animals appear perfect and flawless. Horses can hardly be photographed more beautifully.
Anyone looking for a photo book that presents horses in all their facets has found the perfect title in Untamed Spirits: Horses from Around the World.
This visually stunning volume begins with photographs from Africa before moving through all the continents. The alternations between landscapes and close-ups, colour and black-and white photographs, create a stunning, emotive journey across the planet we call home.
Text in English and German.
Sheer Driving Pleasure; a slogan associated with one brand by car fans worldwide: BMW.
In his customary detailed manner, Michael Köckritz guides his readers through all the significant points of the company's history in his latest coffee table book, BMW Milestones. He showcases the most significant and innovative 40 models, presented in chronological order and enriched with intriguing background information. The 3 Series, 5 Series, and 7 Series are covered, along with the popular M models, as well as the luxury and racing models. Starting from the early combustion engines, he progresses through automotive history to the latest electric vehicles.
Naturally, this immense coffee table book shines with phenomenal photographs of each model. Köckritz skillfully portrays the cars, evoking the exact feeling that the well-known slogan of the car brand proclaims: Sheer Driving Pleasure.
For all BMW enthusiasts who have always wanted to know more about their favorite car, BMW Milestones is the perfect coffee table book. Those who want to dive into the history and heritage of Bayerische Motorenwerke will find in Köckritz's latest volume an exciting collection of facts, extraordinary stories, and photographs.
Cool. Whether it's a cool guy, cool sunglasses, or a cool film - the attribute 'cool', which until the early '90s was still the definitive identifier of rebellious youth culture speech, is now encountered globally and across all social classes in an almost inflationary manner.Coolness - on the one hand today a fashion word devoid of content, on the other a self-confidently lived, late-modern individual attitude and behavioral strategy with rebellious roots against a twisted and unjust world.
Michael Köckritz gets to the bottom of the word 'coolness' with a holistic view, researches and collages history and stories, talks to interdisciplinary experts about backgrounds and developments, characteristics and criteria, identifies with you the icons and personalities that so strikingly shape our modern image of coolness. The result is an entertainingly stimulating as well as creative journey of discovery approaching the facets of a timelessly fascinating phenomenon of longing.
This reflected, precise look at the concepts of cool and coolness becomes an impressive plea for coolness as a timelessly modern, emotional experience and self-confident attitude that lives attractively from a refusal of bourgeois norms and not fitting in, and at the same time fascinates with a distinctly aesthetic dimension.
And now, we continue with the rapid Milestone series by teNeues, which is delves into the greatest car brands in the world. After Porsche and BMW, this time we explore the automotive history of the Stuttgart flagship brand, Mercedes-Benz.
In the visually stunning coffee table book Mercedes-Benz Milestones, Michael Köckritz, the editor of the internationally acclaimed automotive culture magazine ramp, takes his readers on a journey through the company's history of the internationally coveted German automaker. He presents the icons of the car brand in a historical overview, arranged chronologically from the company's founding to the present day.
Mercedes-Benz Milestones is an exciting journey through the development of the high-end brand. Approximately 40 models from the A-Class, S-Class, E-Class, and G-Class are featured in this high-caliber coffee table book. And of course, classics and vintage cars, as well as powerhouses like the racing models or the tuned AMG models, are not to be missed. Whether it's a luxury sedan, family car, SUV, sports car, or the futuristic EQ series with electric cars, there is room for everything in this comprehensive compendium, as long as it bears the star on the hood.
In addition to impressive images, Köckritz has also peppered the book with informative texts and intriguing background stories about each vehicle. For every Mercedes-Benz fan, Mercedes-Benz Milestones is the ultimate guide with all the essential facts about the luxury brand.
100 Iconic Watches: The glamorous illustrated book that all watch aficionados need!
What makes a wristwatch an icon among chronometers? Excellent craftsmanship, ultimate precision, outstanding design and a flair for style and luxury. All this is common to the 100 marvellous watch classics presented in this magnificent coffee table book. Watch expert Gisbert L. Brunner presents all the world's most famous luxury brands and cult watch models in his outstanding illustrated book, which feels like an entertaining catalogue of the most sought-after collector's items.
Collector's items and brilliant anecdotes from celebrities in an exquisite coffee table book
An illustrated book that reads like a who's who of luxury brands and watch models: From Audemars Piguet and its Royal Oak, the first luxury steel wristwatch and coveted accessory of Hollywood celebrities, to the Omega Speedmaster - the watch that flew to the moon. Not to be missed are, of course, Jaeger-LeCoultre's smallest caliber 101, worn by Queen Elizabeth II. at her coronation, or Nautilus and Aquanaut, the sporty cult watches from Patek Philippe. Spiced up with just the right amount of anecdotes about celebrities and well-known watch enthusiasts, this magnificent illustrated book presents 100 iconic watches that document contemporary history and have found their place among the most important watch classics.
A magnificent illustrated book from the pen of the leading watch expert
Gisbert L. Brunner is at home in the world of cult chronometers, luxury wristwatches and legends among precision timepieces like no other: the renowned watch expert has been cultivating his passion for iconic watches for six decades, transforming his collecting hobby from a passion into a profession. In addition to numerous articles for specialist magazines, Brunner has published over 25 books on classic watches and luxury brands. With his flair for contemporary history, legendary watch models and collector's items, his latest coffee table book 100 Iconic Watches is a must-have for all watch enthusiasts.
Köckritz skillfully portrays what it's like to live with a Porsche by your side. The result is a laid-back coffee table book that conveys an eternally youthful sense of life, where joy, happiness, and enjoyment take center stage. In captivating images, Köckritz effortlessly captures the emotional essence and shares it with his readers. He tells authentic and inspiring stories about the fascinating luxury sports car and provides amusing background anecdotes about the people who drive them.
There's hardly anyone better suited for this task. After all, Köckritz is not only a devoted Porsche enthusiast himself, but also the editor of the cult car magazine ramp and the owner of the successful brand agency ramp.studio.
Porsche Vibes is a highly entertaining book that illuminates the Porsche myth and reveals the brand and the brand experience behind the luxury sports car from Stuttgart. It gradually opens up the reader's access to the world of Porsche driving: relaxed, exuberant, and sometimes wild.
Many intimate pictures tell exciting stories and feature prominent Porsche drivers with their cars. This magnificent picture book is made for all Porsche fans who already have everything, and for anyone who wants to understand the fascination behind this magnificent vehicle.