A month of special events, and you’re invited
Save the date(s)
October at MENDO will be magic. Every week our store will transform into an event space, buzzing with creativity and excitement – and you get to be part of it.
Mark your calendars for exclusive signing sessions with legendary creatives. Meet them in person and leave with an autographed copy of their book: a lifetime treasure.
*Please note that while most events are public, we are limited in our capacity, and we will welcome people on a first-come-first-served basis.
The legendary and seminal: Jimmy Nelson signing event
New release — Between The Sea & The Sky
World-famous photographer Jimmy Nelson is back with a gem. In his long-awaited book, he portrays 20 Dutch communities in traditional costumes from the places that shaped them. From Axel in Zeeland to Hindeloopen in Friesland. It is Nelson’s most personal book yet: an ode to the culture of his adopted homeland.
Pre-order the book here
Date: 2nd of October
Time: 11:00AM – 01:00PM
04:00PM – 06:00PM
Location: MENDO, De L’Europe
The iconic and indomitable: Anton Corbijn signing event
New release — Instanton
In his brand new book Instanton, the internationally leading photographer and filmmaker Anton Corbijn presents a series of predominantly unpublished images. Entirely shot on his phone, this publication compromises 10 years of intimate and never-before-seen shots.
Pre-order the book here
Date: 8th of October
Time: 01:00PM – 02:30PM
Location: MENDO, De L’Europe
The otherworldly and elusive: DRIFT signing event
New release — Choreographing The Future
This to-be-released book offers a glimpse into the extraordinary world of DRIFT, capturing more than a decade of their uniquely immersive international projects. Conceived in close collaboration with founders Lonneke Gordijn and Ralph Nauta, the title highlights their meditative and poetic experiences.
Pre-order the book here
Date: 15th of October
Time: 05:00PM – 06:00PM
Location: MENDO, De L’Europe
To be announced: Louis Vuitton / Virgil Abloh event
New release — Louis Vuitton: Virgil Abloh
To celebrate the release of the posthumous book by multi-hyphenate and icon Virgil Abloh, we’re organizing an invite-only cocktail soirée. We will be giving away 5 exclusive spots among buyers of this collectible book, so claim one while you can – we have limited stock.
Details: to be followed
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A feel-good road trip to Tyler Mitchell
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“THE TEN” – An exclusive interview with Virgil Abloh
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Daniel Arsham: Dislocating people in time
Interview
On Saturday 12 January Daniel Arsham visited MENDO to sign his new book. In anticipation of the book signing, MENDO talked with the multidisciplinary artist.
This Saturday: Signing session with Viviane Sassen and Guus Kaandorp
Saturday 2nd of October 2PM-4PM
This Saturday, the 2nd of October, photographers Viviane Sassen and Guus Kaandorp will be at MENDO from 2PM to 4PM to sign their new book Moerheim.
This Saturday: Daniel Arsham book signing at MENDO
2.30 - 3.30 PM
Saturday 12 January 2019: book signing session with Daniel Arsham. 2.30 - 3.30 PM at MENDO, Berenstraat 11 Amsterdam.
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MENDO’s first fashion book is not a f*cking street style book
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Jimmy Nelson: “I’d like people to participate in what I feel and see”
Interview
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Signing session with Anton Corbijn
Sunday 20 September 5PM-6.30PM
On Sunday 20 September Anton Corbijn will be at MENDO from 5PM to 6.30PM to sign his new book MOØDe.
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Inside fashion houses
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Tim Walker: Shifting from fashion to art
Photographer's Profile
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Fresh deliveries for the summer
New books
Summer is finally upon us and that usually means fresh new titles here at MENDO. Here’s a selection of some of our favorite new books that just arrived.
David van Dartel exhibition at MENDO
Expo
In collaboration with ElliotHalls Gallery, a selection of David van Dartel’s work is now exhibited at MENDO.
Because people matter
Pie Aerts is one of the world’s most promising documentary photographers and he’s working on a spectacular new book with MENDO.
Photographer Pie Aerts on capturing beauty
Interview
After introducing Pie Aerts, it’s time for a chat about his first book ‘Tales From The Roads Less Traveled’, which is designed by MENDO (expected July 2019), the visual stories…
MENDO.nl wins prestigious Site Of The Month at Awwwards
First eCommerce platform ever to win SOTM
MENDO.nl has won the prestigious Site Of The Month at Awwwards. And that is A Big Thing.
A conversation with Marlene Taschen
Interview
On a drooly Thursday morning, MENDO's Mikel van den Boogaard had a very fun conversation about our industry with Marlene Taschen, Managing Director at (- and daughter of Benedikt) Taschen.