The Book & Another Book: When a fine art photo book carries real weight
The dream is simple: to see your own work not just on a monitor, but to hold it as a real book in your hands. Printed, bound, final.
For my Art Director and me, that was only the starting point. Anyone looking to buy a high-quality fine art photo book today is often desperately searching for quality that actually deserves the name—moving away from thin, mass-produced items toward a massive object intended to be enjoyed even ten years from now.
We wanted to see what was technically possible when you take it seriously. How big can it get? How thick can it be while still being properly bound here in Austria? Which paper carries the images so they truly have depth, rather than just looking “printed”?
In the end, it was about a simple idea: we wanted to create something with weight. Literally and figuratively.
Both books are deliberately massive: 29 × 36 cm, 336 pages, weighing around 3.7 kg each. You don’t just pick this up while Netflix is running in the background. You sit down, open it, and realize immediately: this isn’t a product for a quick social feed. This is an object.
What you should feel when you open it
It is important to me that you feel comfortable with these images—not caught out, not nervous, and certainly not pushed into some seedy corner. The moment you open it should be like experiencing a high-end coffee table book: you leaf through, linger, take your time.
When the book is lying open on a table, you don’t have to frantically turn it away when guests arrive. It is eroticism, yes—but it’s an eroticism that doesn’t become cheap just because it shows nudity. It’s about images that present beauty without selling it out.
Two ways to experience a fine art photo book
The Book was the beginning. We worked with 13 chapters because I often think in series: hotels, cars, private spaces, water. The mood shifts depending on the location, and as you turn the pages, you’re literally walking through these rooms.
Another Book is structured differently. There are no chapters; instead, we brought a writer on board who provided short text snippets—sometimes keywords, sometimes mini-stories, somewhere between subtly erotic and almost incidental. These texts don’t explain anything and they don’t stifle the images, but they change the tone. The book feels freer, more immediate, and sometimes a bit closer without becoming blunt. If you want to put it in a nutshell: The Book leads you, Another Book pulls you.
Why “Printed in Austria” isn’t just a slogan for me
The fact that both books are printed in Austria isn’t a romantic gesture; it’s a practical advantage—because I want to be there. The printing house is only a few kilometers away, and that changes everything. I can stand at the press, see the first sheets, and help make decisions before something just “runs through.”
I was also there for the binding process. Honestly, it’s a great feeling to see data, screens, and discussions suddenly turn into a finished, heavy book coming off the machine. Particularly the classic thread stitching ensures that the book remains in perfect shape even after years of intensive browsing. When you work this way, you automatically pay attention to details that many ignore: how a double page sits, whether an image “breaks” at the fold, or if a crop is three millimeters too much. We didn’t just argue; we challenged each other creatively—exactly as it should be when design is taken seriously.
The Hard Facts
- Format: 29 × 36 cm (True large format)
- Extents: 336 pages
- Weight: approx. 3.7 kg per book
- Paper: 170 g premium art paper
- Binding: Hardcover, thread-stitched
- Production: Entirely printed and bound in Austria
Who this is NOT for
If you’re only looking for a quick fix, this isn’t for you. These books aren’t made for a “quick look to see if everything is visible.” And they aren’t for people who want soulless, rushed nude photos.
This is for people who recognize when an image is intentionally placed. For those who appreciate design. For people who want to experience quality not just as a word, but as a feeling in their hands.
What buyers tell me (and what always surprises me)
The most rewarding feedback is always the same: “Thank you for this wonderful book; I love the shots and the design.” These are messages from people who feel exactly what we set out to achieve: that every image, every double-page spread, and every bit of white space was a deliberate decision.
People often write to me about how much they appreciate the elegance of the images—the fact that they never slip into the crude or ordinary, but instead keep aesthetics at the forefront. It’s only later, once the initial excitement over the photography settles, that the comment usually follows: ‘…and wow, I can’t believe how big and heavy this thing actually is!”
n the end, the weight is the confirmation of the quality that is evident at first glance.
The Double-Feature (My tip)
If you can’t decide between the two approaches—or if you want the full spectrum—there is the Bundle books. It is the most complete choice: you get both books, save €100 compared to individual purchases, and I’ll include two signed original prints in 13 × 18 cm format. Plus, shipping is free within the EU. The bundle isn’t just “more”; it’s the better decision: two books, two moods, plus two real prints that won’t disappear digitally.
Shipping & Discretion
All orders are packed neutrally and discreetly and shipped with insurance. No visible indication of the content—exactly as it should be.
If one of these books speaks to you, it’s usually not a spontaneous impulse, but a clear feeling. And with art, it’s the same as with all good things: if you wait too long, you’re often left only with the thought that you actually wanted it.
