Books by Robert Klanten

Andersen: The Illustrated Fairy Tales Of Hans Christian Andersen

by Hans Christian Anderson, Robert Klanten

Building on the success of Grimm, dgv is publishing an illustrated selection of fairy tales by Hans Christian Andersen in commemoration of his 200th birthday in 2005. As in Grimm, the original texts of the traditional stories are combined with contemporary visuals – a mix that proved to be popular with a broad general audience from children to grandparents.
The Andersen book contains 11 fairy tales including classics such as "The Ugly Duckling", "The Emperor’s New Clothes" and "The Snow Queen", which is actually seven stories in one. A different international designer has lavishly illustrated each one so that every two-page spread in the book features at least one image. Featuring very different styles, the book is not only conceived for design-conscious adults, but also made to be read together with children.
Andersen gives readers the chance to rediscover familiar fairy tales in a new way and it makes an ideal gift.

The Italians - Beautiful Machines The Most Iconic Cars from Italy and Their Era

by Robert Klanten, Gestalten, Bastian Fuhrmann

Italy is the homeland of "La Bella Macchina" and the cradle of automotive culture. This book celebrates the most iconic cars and visionary designers from the peninsula.

Italy is the homeland of "La Bella Macchina" and the cradle of automotive culture. This book celebrates the most iconic cars and visionary designers from the peninsula.

This stunningly illustrated book takes readers on a journey through the history of Italian automotive design, showcasing some of the most iconic and beloved models from the 1920s to the early 2000s.

Delving deep into the craftsmanship and artistry of vintage automobiles, this book explores how Italian car design has been at the center of technology, culture, and creativity--and how Italian designers like Pininfarina, Zagato, Bertone, Giugiaro, Gandini, and Ghia have influenced international car designs and brands. With striking archival and contemporary images, The Italians reveals the fascinating stories behind some of the most famous cars from Italy and what makes them so desirable. This book uses the lens of automotive design to chart the evolution of culture over the last 100 years. The Italians is an impactful celebration of Italian car design and its lasting influence on design and culture.

The New Mediterranean Homes and Interiors Under the Southern Sun

by Robert Klanten, Gestalten, Andrea Servert

A modernist take on Mediterranean aesthetics, a new movement in interior design embraces sumptuous minimalism through warm, earthy tones, and natural materials.

In southern locations such as Australia, California, and Brazil, but also in places like New York and Copenhagen--the Mediterranean sensibility echoes itself in these locales through a variety of reasons, be it former colonial influences, a similar sunny climate, or simply an appreciation for the Mediterranean way of life. The New Mediterranean -- Homes and Interiors under the Southern Sun showcases inspiring residences and vacation homes around the world that combine rustic, earthy tones with colorful fabrics, ceramics and glass.

The book introduces the designers, architects, and brands who are bringing the style to life, outlining key elements in order to show how to create this look at home. More than a design trend, this is a philosophy to transform interiors into havens of light, craftsmanship, and simplicity.

The Nordic Home Scandinavian Living, Interiors, and Design

by Robert Klanten, Gestalten, Masha Erman

"'The Nordic home' is a celebration of seamless design, stylish functionalism, and thoughtful reduction to get to the very essence of good living. This book showcases the best in contemporary Nordic interior design across a selection of minimal, light-filled dwellings--whether it's a timber-clad island retreat in Finland; a Stockholm family home decorated in earthy, neutral tones; or a two-volume cottage emerging from Norwegia archipelago bedrock. Explore a variety of ingenious interpretations of original concepts emerging from Nordic culture, as designers continue to redefine simplicity for the 21st century"--Publisher's website.

Originale Recipes and Essentials of Italian Cooking

by Robert Klanten, Gestalten, Remo Viani

A complete guide on how to source and prepare essential ingredients for traditional, homemade Italian cuisine at home.

The quality of Italian cuisine is based on the quality of its ingredients. For Italians, the quality of the basic ingredients in their dishes is everything. For some, it's even as important as the air they breathe. This is why classic, homemade Italian food is incomparable to any other in the world. Its richness of taste belies its apparent simplicity, and it's all down to the superior quality of those timeless, key elements that truly makes traditional Italian cooking so flavourful.

Originale is not just another recipe book. It is, in essence, a guide. A manual on how to do it like the Italians. The dozens of inspiring recipes within these pages are built from a handful of crucial ingredients that, if sourced correctly--as detailed in this book--can transport you directly to the kitchens of Rome, Naples, or Bologna via your own plate. Originale is lovingly curated to celebrate the enduring nature of Italian cuisine, its history, and culture. Buon appetito!