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A vibrant visual journey through Italy from 1978 to 1986, Jörg Rubbert’s analog photographs capture everyday life across Italian cities and the countryside with empathy and authenticity. Using classic Kodachrome film, Rubbert documents scenes in Florence, Venice, Pisa, Sicily, Calabria, Apulia, Elba, and the Italian Riviera. His candid street photography focuses on ordinary people—retirees, children, nuns, workers—presenting evocative snapshots of a society on the cusp of change. Inspired by Italian neorealist cinema and the work of Pier Paolo Pasolini, these images reflect both nostalgia and transformation, revealing the spirit of “la dolce vita” amid shifting social realities. Timeless, unmanipulated, and deeply human, this collection offers an intimate time capsule of Italy’s urban and rural life, seen through the lens of a curious outsider.

Beyond Mount Kailash, the debut novel of Mitya New, follows a moving journey of family entanglements, spiritual growth, and the power of adoption. Maria has always suffered under the pressure of her domineering German family and her strict unloving mother, who hides from her own Nazi family background and seeks social acceptance. Pushed to the breaking point, Maria escapes to Hong Kong, where she finds freedom as she discovers a foreign culture. Yet the desire for her mother’s approval remains ever-present.In India, Maria and her husband decide to adopt a local girl. With her adopted daughter, Maria experiences the maternal love that she never received herself. When Maria’s mother opposes the adoption, leaving her torn on what to do, she retreats to an Indian ashram. In this moment of despair, she is persuaded to undertake a pilgrimage around the sacred Mount Kailash in Tibet. There, through selflessness and compassion, Maria ultimately finds the strength she has sought. With rich storytelling and strong themes of familial conflict, spiritual growth, and the power of love through adoption, Beyond Mount Kailash invites readers on a transformative journey to discover how love transcends the boundaries of family and culture

Ai Weiwei: Bridging Cultures Through Art and Activism—A Life Transformed by Displacement, Advocacy, and a Vision for Humanitarian CommunicationArtist and activist Ai Weiwei is famous around the world. He builds bridges through art and has been fighting to create, maintain and grow passageways for communication almost all his life. From single objects like Coca Cola Vase to structures like Forever Bicycles to installations like Sunflower Seeds, Ai Weiwei’s art is displayed publicly in numerous countries; renowned museums are desperate to get their hands on his artifacts. But who is the person behind the international label “Ai Weiwei,” and what drives his restless creative mind? Ai Weiwei was born in 1957 to Chinese poet and government critic Ai Quing and grew up in Manchuria and Xinjiang, where his father was exiled, before later relocating to the United States. In 2011—now back in China—he was prevented from leaving the country and imprisoned for 81 days.Shaped by these early experiences, Ai Weiwei began to feel like an outsider at an early age. It is this existential feeling of displacement that Ai Weiwei transforms into the universal through art. Hardly any other work highlights his sensitivity towards the topic more than his film Human Flow, which was shown worldwide and is the result of large-scale research on refugee movements across the globe. His philosophical reflections in this book directly relate to his time in Berlin, in the autumn of 2015, those weeks when everything changed in Germany. Watching Berlin's transformation spurred Ai Weiwei to venture out and visit refugee camps all over the world. In “Manifesto without Borders”, his memories become a confessio far beyond l´art pour l´art and the technocratic truisms of politicians. With its urgent, sometimes disconcerting but always listening approach, the book offers an alternative: a plea for peaceful communication, a kind and humanitarian act—a deep commitment to advocacy in our current times.

A humble historian inherits a billionaire’s fortune, plunging him into a gripping journey of mystery, ambition, and self-discovery as he confronts the true cost of rewriting his own story.Meet Georg Grissmann: a local historian whose aspirations take a dramatic turn when his mentor and institute director, Professor Krautmann, mysteriously disappears. Shortly thereafter, Georg’s world is upended one fateful night when a private detective reveals that the billionaire William Grissmann is on his deathbed in America. With no direct heirs, William has declared that the first Grissmann to arrive at his side will inherit his vast fortune. Unexpectedly, fate favors Georg, as he becomes the first to reach his dying relative. As he grapples with his newfound wealth, Georg’s encounter with Krautmann rekindles an ambition to reverse time and rewrite his own narrative. This twist sets off a whirlwind of introspection as Georg navigates the complexities of his inheritance and the emotional weight it carries. A beautifully crafted exploration tailored for readers who appreciate deep, reflective storytelling, Five Minutes Before the World Was Made captures the essence of longing for home and the ups and downs of unexpected fortune.

A German artist’s journey to 18th-century India unravels love, betrayal, and identity as he loses his wife to colonial exploitation and is haunted by family ties across continents.In 1769, Carl von Imhoff, a Württemberg veteran of the Seven Year War and an accomplished miniature painter, embarks on a transformative journey from Plymouth to Kolkata in the service of the East India Company. This voyage quickly takes a tragic turn when Carl loses his wife to the looming shadow of exploitation in India. Branded as sold, his wife’s fate shatters Carl’s world, leading him into a life of fatalism as he finds refuge among the Muses of the Weimar court. Yet, Carl’s ties to India run deep; he cannot escape the memories of his ex-wife, son, and grandson, haunting him across continents. Interwoven with themes of betrayal and the legacies of colonialism, the story explores the complexities of relationships and identity against the backdrop of historical upheaval.This gripping tale is not just a window into the past but a profound exploration of human emotions that resonate today. Thomas Poeschel’s Indian Miniatures is essential reading for history lovers, fans of literary fiction, and those interested in the intersections of art and colonialism. With its rich character development and evocative setting, this book promises to engage readers who seek deeper understanding of personal and historical narratives. Discover a challenge for readers, to reflect on the enduring impact of love, loss, and identity, in a rapidly changing world.

The Blue Hour by author Jill Conner unveils a vivid realm where art, memory, and the passage of time intertwine through the lens of Max Beckmann’s poignant reflections. The Blue Hour invites readers into a uniquely contemplative space that begins in an empty, blue-walled living room, echoing the stillness of Max Beckmann’s “Large Still-Life with Doves” (1950). The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of Beckmann’s Life, establishing the parallel between his personal journeys with his written recollections of significant historical moments. As the story develops, it highlights the duality of the artist’s experiences during his daily strolls, revealing how each moment connects to his past.The setting oscillates between early-modernized Berlin and the industrial dynamism of early 20th-century New York, allowing readers to explore the evolving landscape of art and memory. Through a detailed examination of Beckmann’s paintings and early drawings, Jill Conner offers a rich tapestry of themes and prompts reflection on the interweaving of personal and collective histories.This book is invaluable for art enthusiasts, historians, and general readers alike who seek a deeper understanding of Max Beckmann. The Blue Hour not only illuminates Beckmann’s artistic journey but also serves as a meditation on the nature of memory and the passage of time. This book promises to enrich your appreciation of modern art and its profound connections to personal experience.

Discover a groundbreaking bilingual poetry collection Between Nothing and Nothing at all  that delves into existence, memory, and spirituality.This unique volume by the Californian poet Michael Hannon presents an assembly of contemporary poetry, featuring original English texts paired with their German translations. Set against the backdrop of modern life, the poems navigate profound themes of existence and identity, inviting readers on an introspective journey that melds personal reflections with universal truths. Each piece has been crafted to resonate with a diverse audience, bridging linguistic and cultural divides, making it an accessible treasure for lovers of poetry and language alike.This collection showcases a contemporary voice that intertwines beauty with philosophical insight. Readers will encounter contemplation on nature, love, morality, and the quest for meaning, creating a rich tapestry of emotions and thoughts. The work explores the interplay of the mundane and the mythic, encouraging readers from various backgrounds to connect and reflect on their own experiences.Ideal for students, poetry aficionados, and anyone intrigued by cultural exchange, this book not only offers a glimpse into the human condition but also serves as a resource for language learners and comparative literature enthusiasts. Featuring original illustrations by acclaimed Californian artist William T. Wiley, this edition represents a remarkable convergence of literary and visual arts. Wiley, a founding figure of the Bay Area Funk Art movement and professor emeritus at UC Davis, brings his distinctive artistic vision to complement the collection's philosophical depth. Known for his mystical watercolors and intricate mixed-media works that seamlessly blend text with visual imagery, Wiley's illustrations create a perfect harmony with the poetry's exploration of existence and meaning.

A collection of eighteen evocative short stories traces intimate journeys through landscapes of memory, migration, longing, and resilience, blending lyricism with raw honesty to illuminate the beauty and complexity of everyday life. Each story explores moments of reckoning—personal, familial, and historical—while capturing flashes of humor, tenderness, and the dignity that resides in ordinary experience. Like the entire oeuvre of award-winning Kyriacos Efthymiou, this collection condenses the existential drama of humanity. In a constant agon with language itself, it lays bare the author’s incessant  battles with expression, while stirring up traumas and old wounds, and awakening silence, with all that entails. Born in the Occupied Territory of a Cyprus divided since the 1974 Turkish invasion, Kyriacos Efthymiou always carries the burden of sorrow and the displacement of the refugee, something that is also amply reflected in these short stories. This edition features translations by Barbara Danis, Peter Bottéas, and Vassiliki Rapti, with revisions by Peter Bottéas, reflecting meticulous attention to voice and atmosphere. At its heart, the book contemplates truth and silence, love and exile, and the quiet resistance found in lives shaped by hope and suffering.