Daniël’s favorite books
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People often ask us what our personal favorite books are. This is the list of Daniël Ferwerda, our 11 Berenstraat flagship store book specialist.
Meet Daniël Ferweda
Looking sharp as always, Daan Ferwerda welcomes you at our store with excellent service. Studying Media, Art, Design and Architecture, Daan knows (or at least, he should) about practically everything there is to know about the books we stock. Maybe his culinary knowledge could be improved, but his coffee making skills definitely make up for it. Here’s a selection of Daniël’s favorite books.
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This is not a f*cking street style book
‘This book visualizes contemporary fashion like no other. It’s full of inspiration and plain fun. To me, that’s what fashion is all about.’
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This bold fashion book brings together Katz Sinding’s most striking streetwear images, both on the streets and backstage at more than 20 fashion shows around the globe. With his unique backstage access, Katz Sinding captures such top designers, supermodels, and stylists as Kris van Assche (Christian Dior) and Grace Coddington (Vogue), as well as contemporary fashion icons such as Virgil Abloh, Kim Jones, and Luka Sabbat. The book also features a fascinating conversational piece on the streetwear phenomenon between Adam Katz Sinding, Virgil Abloh (founder of Off-White), and MENDO.
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This Is Not A F*cking Street Style Book
This Is Not A F*cking Street Style Book
The Eye by Nathan Williams
Join Nathan Williams, founder of Kinfolk magazine, as he brings over 90 of the world’s leading creative directors into the spotlight. As an entrepreneur whose own work is defined by its instantly recognizable aesthetic, Nathan Williams has a unique vision of contemporary culture that will make this an invaluable book for art directors, designers, photographers, stylists, and any creative professionals seeking inspiration and advice.
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Naoya Hatakeyama - Excavating the Future City
‘One could describe Hatakeyama’s work as one would describe Tokyo, controlled chaos. I love Japan, so I think that this book, which is printed on beautiful, glossy paper, a true addition to our range of photography books.’
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Pontsteiger
‘Deep respect for MENDO’s Joost - this book is wonderful. The daring design fits the impressive Amsterdam building perfectly.’
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Loewe Book
‘This book is a moodboard for Jonathan Anderson, Loewe’s creative director. The inspiring pictures catch, without being a catalogue of old collections, the spirit of the Spanish label.’
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Rock’n’Roll Interiors
The Eccentric World of Casper Reinders
MENDO presents: Rock ‘n’ Roll Interiors, a book that tells the compelling stories of Casper Reinders: one of the most well-known Dutch entrepreneurs, collectionneurs, and interior designers. Distinctively different from other clubs, bars and restaurants Casper’s interiors are always exotic, Rock ‘n’ Roll, classic, bohemian, unique, rugged, and hedonistic.
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Central
‘“Was is the best I ever ate? Not really. Was it the most special culinary experience ever? Most definitely,” a friend told me about Virgilio Martinez’ cuisine. Since then, the work of this chef is very interesting to me.’
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‘Was is the best I ever ate? Not really. Was it the most special culinary experience ever? Most definitely’
‘Was is the best I ever ate? Not really. Was it the most special culinary experience ever? Most definitely’
Central
This exquisite monograph from acclaimed Peruvian chef Virgilio Martínez follows the innovative and exciting tasting menu at his signature restaurant, Central, in Lima.
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Vivianne Sassen: Roxane II
In this photographic series, Sassen and her muse Roxane Danset continue writing the shared visual journal they began in 2012. In an introductory poem, Maria Barnas captures the spirit of the work as she writes: “When I take a glance at our selves I hold my breath and see us expand in colours and clouds bursting from a mouth. Are they yours or mine?”
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Dana Lixenberg - Imperial Courts
‘Though she has shot numerous celebrities, this book features the inhabitants of the poor LA Watts district. This is Lixenberg on her best: raw, emotional portraits. She captured culture.’
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Dana Lixenberg: Imperial Courts
Imperial Courts constitutes a complex and evocative record of the passage of time in an underserved community.
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