ART CULTURE PHOTOGRAPHY
BENTELI SPRING TITLES PREVIEW
2014
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FOREWORD
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ENTELI’s spring titles preview takes the stage with a new layout. This new look is representative of our current reorientation to carry the publishing history of our house into a successful future. We publish carefully edited books in the areas of art, culture and photography – BENTELI stands for high quality in content as well as design. As a Swiss publishing house with a long tradition, BENTELI’s program is committed to promoting Swiss topics while still taking readers far beyond the country borders. An aim that is reflected in our list of spring titles: the yearbook of Reporter ohne Grenzen, an internationally active human rights organization, features documentaries by well-known journalists to call attention to the state of press freedom worldwide. It is a worthy addition to our range of political documentary photography. Swiss Press Photo’s annual catalogue meanwhile presents the best shots from press photography in Switzerland or by Swiss photographers. Cornelia Wilhelm’s pictures take us to 1980s New York; her book Shot by both Sides is an impressive historical document. Nothing short of a round-the-world trip can be experienced in the publication Drinking Culture and Iconic Drinks. Palm wine in India or sour milk in Africa – the book focuses on the important role of the every-day activity of drinking in different societies around the world. Outstanding topics and beautiful books that, as we hope, will fascinate and entertain our readers. We would furthermore like to reach out to our colleagues in bookselling and expand our cooperation further by offering increased support for your efforts in selling our books. Are you interested? Our sales representatives Giovanni Ravasio and Hans Frieden are happy to advise you, or you can directly contact Kirstin Meditz at the publishing house.
We wish you an entertaining time with our new releases and look forward to our future cooperation. Andrea Wiegelmann, Publishing Director, and the BENTELI team
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DRINKING CULTURE AND ICONIC DRINKS
• Concepts of culturally significant beverages from around the world: kava, palm wine, cassava beer, green tea, butter tea, cow milk,
sour milk and rice beer • The social significance of brewing, drinking vessels and communal drinking practices explained in accessible texts
Drinking constitutes one of the most basic needs of humankind – but its significance encompasses a lot more than just quenching your thirst. This publication, which complements the exhibition for the reopening of the Ethnographic Museum at the University of Zurich, illustrates the high cultural significance of beverages in cultures across the globe in astonishing and beautiful examples. Preparing, sharing and consuming liquids, the respective vessels and the techniques used, the communal experience of the drinking circle ... all this is practiced in manifold ways and forms all around the world. Researchers from the Ethnographic Museum at the University of Zurich explain the preparation and significance of Indonesian and African palm wine, Amazonian cassava beer, Tibetan butter and Japanese green tea, Indian rice beer, African sour milk, Swiss milk and Polynesian kava. A wine merchant and a sommelier contribute short characterizations of these beverages that our palates are unaccustomed to – an invitation to the readers to enjoy this book with all senses.
• Catalogue for the exhibition Trinkkultur Kultgetränk from June 19,
trinkkultur getränk
2014 to June 2015 at the Ethnographic Museum at the University of Zurich
German Edition
English Edition
Mareile Flitsch Hrsg.
Mareile Flitsch and Ethnographic Museum at the University of Zurich (ed.) DRINKING CULTURE AND ICONIC DRINKS with texts by 13 scientists from the museum approx. 240 pages, approx. 160 color images
“The rice beer is very dense with a complex structure. [...] The substance is grainy and slightly rough at the palate. The rice beer seems semi-dry with high acidity and few tannins, adding to a long, full-bodied finish with nutshells, banana and Madeira.” Yvo Magnusson, wine merchant, and Jan Kübler, sommelier
22 x 27.5 cm, hardcover approx. Euro (D) 46.–, (A) 47.30, CHF 58.– German Edition: ISBN 978-3-7165-1789-5 English Edition: ISBN 978-3-7165-1790-1 Release June 2014
Mareile Flitsch, born 1960 in Münster, studied Ethnology and Sinology in Germany, France and China. Doctoral degree in 1990 and professorship in 2001. She has been a professor at the University of Zurich’s Ethnographic Institute and Director of the Ethnographic Museum at the University of Zurich since 2008.
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SHOT BY BOTH SIDES
• A remarkable documentary of 1980s New York • Musicians, performers, artists: portraits from the edge of society • The nostalgic charm of Coney Island
A Glimpse of New York 1986 Cornelia Wilhelm is only 19 when she packs her bags and leaves for New York to work for a photographer and see the world. She arrives, camera in her bag, in this harsh new metropolitan environment and immediately feels at home. She is a set assistant for the Pirelli calendar photo shoots by day, and by night she explores the many bars and concert venues and takes pictures of her surroundings: the nightlife, the artists, but also everyday life in the Bronx and in Harlem. Her refuge is Coney Island with its worn-down amusement parks lining up along the promenade and its carneys and pitchmen raucously advertising the next show, the next big attraction. This is where New York’s working class spends their weekends, looking for those few moments of bliss that Cornelia Wilhelm captures in her pictures. The book is both the portrait of a city from the perspective of a curious young woman eager to see the world, and a documentary collage of normal people in New York far from the Big Apple’s glamour.
Cornelia Wilhelm SHOT BY BOTH SIDES A Glimpse of New York 1986 With texts by Guido Magnaguagno, Reto Sorg and Cornelia Wilhelm German/English, approx. 100 pages, approx. 70 black-and-white images 31 x 23 cm, hardcover approx. Euro (D) 38.–, (A) 39.10, CHF 48.– ISBN 978-3-7165-1788-8 Release April 2014
Cornelia Wilhelm, born 1965 in Lucerne, worked as a photographer’s assistant in New York after training as a photo lab technician. Nowadays she lives in Wald ZH and works as an artist and photographer. Exhibitions in collaboration with her husband, the artist André Wilhelm, in Switzerland and abroad. Guido Magnaguagno has been curator and deputy director of the Kunsthaus Zürich from 1980 to 2001, and director of the Musée Tinguely in Basel from 2001 to 2009. He is the author and editor of numerous publications. Reto Sorg, born in 1960, studied Literature and History in Berne and Berlin. He is the author and editor of numerous publications and head of the Robert Walser-Zentrum in Berne. As executive director of SorgConsulting he organizes events in the areas of economy, politics and science.
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vfg
• The jury of this year’s edition was comprised of: Lukas Frei (Manager Creation, Scholz & Friends Schweiz AG, Zurich), Hannah Frieser (photographer and curator, New York), Ute Noll
vfg Award for Young Photographers 2013
(Photo Director at Du Magazin and curator, Stuttgart), Roberto Raineri-Seith (photographer, curator Krinein.org, Locarno), Jules
Spinatsch (artist, Zurich/Vienna)
The vfg Nachwuchsförderpreis is a competition for young photographers living in Switzerland and has been hosted by the association of photographic designers (vfg) annually since 1995. Anyone up to the age of 39 and/or who has been active as a photographer for a maximum of three years can take part. The award is meant as a stepping stone and forum for talented young photographers. Pictures and concepts of the ten best works of the 17th edition are presented in this publication with accompanying commentary from the jury. They offer a fascinating insight into the work of young Swiss photographic artists of today.
Christoph Kern, Ferit Kuyas, Roman Weyeneth (ed.) vfg vfg Award for Young Photographers 2013 German/French, approx. 66 pages, approx. 69 color images 20 x 26 cm, softcover approx. Euro (D) 17.50, (A) 18.–, CHF 22.– ISBN 978-3-7165-1785-7 already available
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SWISS PRESS PHOTO 14
• The best Swiss press images from the past year – a review of moving moments • Official start of the touring exhibition at the Landesmuseum Zürich, May 1, 2014 • In this year’s jury: Luc Debraine (journalist), Antonio Mariotti (journalist), Brigitte Meyer (art director), Michiel Munneke (Director World Press Photo), Anja Niedringhaus (photographer), Ignaz Staub
Swiss Press Photo is dedicated to promoting Swiss press photography. Each year, the Foundation Reinhardt von Graffenried awards a prize for the best Swiss press images, reviewing the big events and emotional moments of the past year. The awardwinning pictures that have been collated in this volume evoke memories of a year filled with moving, funny, dramatic and memorable events. From thousands of entries, an independent jury has chosen the best press images in six categories: News, Daily Life, Portrait, Sports, Arts and Culture, and World. A testimony of vivid, up-to-date Swiss photo journalism!
(journalist), Andreas Wellnitz (image editor)
SWISS PRESS PHOTO 14 German/French/English/Italian approx. 136 pages, approx. 190 color images 23 × 29,7 cm, softcover approx. Euro (D) 20.–, (A) 20.60, CHF 25.– ISBN 978-3-7165-1787-1 Release April 2014
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© Jan Grarup/laif
© Goran Tomasevic/Reuters
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FOTOS FÜR DIE PRESSEFREIHEIT 2014
• International yearbook of press photography by the organization Reporters without Borders • Participating photographers from past years: Paolo Pellegrin, Jan Grarup, ChristianLutz, Olivia Arthur, Nan Goldin, Susan Meiselas, James Nachtwey, Josef Koudelka and many more • A publication as a statement for the freedom of press and speech
In many regions of the world a reporter’s job is a highly dangerous task: in numerous countries freedom of press and speech cannot be taken for granted; censorship and political unrest pose great risks to the journalists’ work. The association Reporter ohne Grenzen documents violations of the freedom of press and information and fights censorship and restrictive regulations of the media. A volume of Fotos für die Pressefreiheit is published every year, featuring documentaries by internationally renowned photographers and journalists to call attention to the living conditions in conflict zones. Picture essays from countries where journalists often work risking life and limb, paired with captivating features and interviews with local correspondents take us straight to the current hot spots of press freedom. Pictures and texts, which the participants provide gratuitously, spell out the importance of a free press in all countries across the world. The upcoming issue Fotos für die Pressefreiheit 2014 is a special edition for the 20-year anniversary of the association. As with the other issues, all proceeds go towards the support of journalists in danger.
Reporter ohne Grenzen (ed.) FOTOS FÜR DIE PRESSEFREIHEIT 2014 German, approx. 104 pages, illustrated throughout 21 x 28 cm, Swiss brochure approx. Euro (D) 14.–, (A) 14.40, CHF 18.– ISBN 978-3-7165-1786-4 Distributor for the Swiss market only! Release May 2014
Reporters without Borders, founded 1985 in Montpellier, France by a handful of journalists, is a globally active human rights organization today. A network of more than 150 correspondents, nine sections and three offices fight for the freedom of press and speech around the world; they investigate and document violations against this human right and support journalists and media that are under threat. The organization’s main office is situated in Paris; since 1994 the German section has been working from its Berlin office. Reporters without Borders is an internationally acknowledged NGO. The association has consultative status in the European Council, the Human Rights Council of the UN as well as in the UNESCO.
© Nikita Schochow/Saltimages.ru
© Boryana Katsarova/Cosmos/Ag. Focus
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ENVELOPES FOR BOOKLOVERS
• The popular BENTELI/niggli series continues: Set of 10 envelopes – each with a unique selection • Beautiful images from architecture, photography and art books • New formats: C5/C6 (DIN long) and C5
NEW DESIGNS DIN long (C5/C6)
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We love beautiful books, which is why prime printing quality is important to us. To perfectly adjust the printing machines, however, a lot of paper is needed that is later on recycled. We decided these printed sheets were far too precious to go into the bin and had an idea: upcycling instead of recycling! The printed sheets that are not used for book production are now made into unique envelopes that will delight both sender and recipient and turn each letter into a small bibliophile gift.
ENVELOPES FOR BOOKLOVERS Set of 10 envelopes 2 formats: DIN long (C5/C6) or C5, both with adhesive strips C5/C6 (DIN long) ISBN 978-3-7165-1791-8
Net purchase price approx. Euro (D) 6.80, (A) 6.80, CHF 9.– C5 ISBN 978-3-7165-1792-5
Net purchase price approx. Euro (D) 8.40, (A) 8.60, CHF 11.– Release May 2014
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Paul Klee
• A great artist’s catalogue raisonné for an exceptional price • A complete collection of Paul Klee’s paintings, drawings and watercolors in 9 volumes
Catalogue raisonné in 9 volumes
• A reference work for Klee‘s extensive œuvre
Paul-Klee-Stiftung und Kunstmuseum Bern (ed.) Paul Klee Catalogue raisonné, volumes 1-9
This catalogue raisonné is among the few works of its kind that were able to draw on the artist’s own information and listing. The catalogue is thus based on Klee’s own report on his art production, meticulously recorded for the time between 1911 until his death in 1940. The paintings, drawings and watercolors offer an exceptional insight into the œuvre of this highly versatile artist and form a comprehensive overview of his seemingly inexhaustible creativity. The catalogue presents 9600 drawings, prints, watercolors and oil paintings in chronological order. Nine volumes offer all relevant info and form a reliable reference for collectors, art dealers and libraries, meeting all requirements of a catalogue raisonné.
German, approx. 600 pages per volume numerous color and black-and-white images 27 x 32 cm, linen hardcover with dust jacket ISBN 978-3-7165-1112-1 instead of 2700 CHF: 998.– CHF Instead of 2200 Euro: 799.– Euro
Max Bill
• The miscellaneous artist Max Bill passed away 20 years ago • Three Bill-volumes for a special price
Important writings by and on Max Bill for a special price The brilliant artist Max Bill (1908–1994) passed away 20 years ago. His tireless creative explorations did not only encompass architecture and exhibitions, design and graphics, but he also had a lasting impact on the contemporary perception of art as a painter and sculptor. Looking back on this exceptional personality’s life and work, we offer an edition of three Bill books at a special package price. Max Bill at BENTELI A package of three books, edited by Jakob Bill: funktion und funktionalismus Schriften 1945–1988 German, 208 pages, 25 black-and-white images 14,8 x 21 cm, soft cover with flaps max bill am bauhaus German, 96 pages, 35 color and 40 black-and-white images 14,8 x 21 cm, soft cover with flaps bill – bill – bill With a text by Dorothea Strauss German, 64 pages, 30 mostly color images
funktion und funktionalismus is a collection of Max Bill’s key works from the years 1945 to 1988 on product and environment design, e.g. on the “basis and aim of an aesthetic in the age of machinism” or on “the good form in Switzerland”. bill am bauhaus collates texts and images from the archives to review the formative period in the 1920s when Max Bill studied at the Bauhaus in Dessau, receiving defining impulses for his future work. bill – bill – bill presents Max, Jakob and David Bill – father, son, grandson – three representatives of constructive art – an art movement that was founded by Max Bill. Three generations of a Swiss artist family that still shape the Bauhaus legacy up to this day.
14,8 x 21 cm, soft cover with flaps Bill package ISBN 978-3-7165-1793-2 instead of 108 CHF: 49.80 CHF instead of 85.10 Euro: 39.80 Euro
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CURRENT TITLES
Ceramica-Stiftung (ed.) Ceramica CH Volume I: Neuenburg
Judit Villiger made and made up
With texts by Roland Blaettler
Zsuzsanna Gahse
French, 592 pages, consistently illustrated
German/English, 80 pages
23,5 x 28 cm, clothbound hardcover with dust
40 color illustrations
jacket
17 x 23 cm, softcover with flaps
Euro (D) 99.–, (A) 101.80, CHF 128.–
Euro (D) 29.80, (A) 30.60, CHF 38.–
ISBN 978-3-7165-1776-5
ISBN 978-3-7165-1782-6
Bertrand Cottet Kosovo With texts by Bertrand Cottet,
Werner Gadliger Im Atelier und unterwegs: Künstlerporträts
Jean-Arnault Dérens and Ismail Kadare
With texts by Guido Magnaguagno,
German/French, 128 pages
Werner Gadliger, Manfred Papst, Ines Anselmi
91 color images
and interviews with Nora Iuga, Manfred Papst and
17 x 24 cm, hardcover
Roman Signer
Euro (D) 29.80, (A) 30.60, CHF 38.–
German, 160 pages
ISBN 978-3-7165-1771-0
190 black-and-white images
With texts by Stefanie Hoch and
21,5 x 26,5 cm, hardcover Euro (D) 34.–, (A) 35.–, CHF 42.– ISBN 978-3-7165-1779-6
Time in Flux From Basel to Rotterdam on a Container Ship
Carla Schmid (ed.) Seemannsgarnspinnen
With photographs by Elke Fischer
21,5 x 29,7 cm, clothbound hardcover with
and texts by Sabine Theil
screenprint
German/English, 200 pages
Euro (D) 46.–, (A) 47.30, CHF 58.–
135 color images
ISBN 978-3-7165-1730-7
German, 196 pages, 150 color image
28 x 21,4 cm, half cloth binding Euro (D) 46.–, (A) 47.30, CHF 58.– ISBN 978-3-7165-1768-0
Gudrun Sachse (ed.) Wer wohnt da?
Luca Zanier Power Book
With photographs by Heinz Unger
With texts by Bill Kouwenhoven und André Küttel
German, 176 pages
German/English, 112 pages
more than 160 color images
37 color images
21 x 28 cm, softcover with flaps
27 x 37 cm, hardcover with dust jacket
Euro (D) 38.–, (A) 39.10, CHF 48.–
Euro (D) 54.–, (A) 55.50, CHF 68.–
ISBN 978-3-7165-1736-9
ISBN 978-3-7165-1743-7
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Markus Riek, Jürg Goll, Georges Descœudres (ed.) Die Zeit Karls des Grossen in der Schweiz With texts by 28 authors German, 328 pages about 300 color images 24,5 x 30 cm, clothbound hardcover with dust jacket Euro (D) 62.–, (A) 63.70, CHF 78.– ISBN 978-3-7165-1781-9
The book highlight in the year of Charlemagne 2014 available in its 2nd edition! Important exhibition for the 1200th anniversary of Charlemagne’s death, accompanied by considerable media attention: Swiss National Museum Zürich, until February 2, 2014 Aachen, Domschatzkammer and Centre Charlemagne, June 20 to September 21, 2014
Yves Bonnefoy Giacometti
Heinz Reinhart (ed.)
Eine Landschaft erzählt Bilder vom Bodensee aus der Sammlung Hans E. Rutishauser
German, 576 pages, 584 illustrations 20 x 25,5 cm, hardcover
With texts by Stefan Keller, Felicitas Meile,
Euro (D) 46.–, (A) 47.30, CHF 58.–
Barbara Stark
ISBN 978-3-7165-1725-3
German, 140 pages, 147 color images 23 x 30 cm, hardcover
Exhibition «Alberto Giacometti. Zeichnungen und Aquarelle» at the Kunsthaus Zurich from February 28 till May 25, 2014
Euro (D) 46.–, (A) 47.30, CHF 58.– ISBN 978-3-7165-1778-9
Wassily Kandinsky Über das Geistige in der Kunst
Wassily Kandinsky Punkt und Linie zu Fläche
With a foreword by Jelena Hahl-Fontaine
German, 212 pages
and an introduction by Max Bill
128 black-and-white images
German, 176 pages
14,8 x 21 cm, softcover
18 black-and-white images
Euro (D) 17.50, Euro (A) 18.–, CHF 22.–
14,8 x 21 cm, softcover
ISBN 978-3-7165-0182-5
Euro (D) 17.50, Euro (A) 18.–, CHF 22.– ISBN 978-3-7165-1326-2
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Picture on the cover: © Délphine Schacher, «Petite robe de fête», from the book: vfg Award for Young Photographers 2013, ISBN 978-3-7165-1785-7. Image on page 3: © Cornelia Wilhelm, from the book: Shot by both sides, ISBN 978-3-7165-1788-8.