Insiders tip

In her book, 'Unprofessional', Matilde RASMUSSEN explores her time as a professional model in Asia, questioning power structures, beauty ideals and objectification. A playful and devastating book between documentation & fiction, performance & real life.

'Kafkanistan' by Lukas BIRK explores the world of present day tourism to conflict areas such as Afghanistan, Pakistan as well as Iran. The paperback formast contains more than 300 photos & illustrations plus a free DVD with two films and special features.

The photo object '3DPRK' by Matjaz TANCIC presents an extensive collection of North Korean people, photographed in stereo, focusing on common people: those who work in the fields and in the cooperatives, factories and steel mills throughout the country.

The photo volume 'Two Rivers' by Magnum member Carolyn DRAKE deals about the two most important rivers in Central Asia, Amu Darya and Syr Darya. The self-published, unconventional book was designed by prominent Dutch photo book designer Sybren KUIPER.

'Directions for Leaving' on the work of Jeffrey SILVERTHORNE 1971-2006 pointedly asks existential life questions about identity, gender, love, violence, sexuality and death. The transsexual becomes the ultimate symbol, seeking ways to show his inner self.

'Life and Work' about Andrei TARKOVSKY brings together film stills, Polaroids & documentary photos for each of his films, writings and private photos. A tribute to a great visionary who thought in poetic, often disturbing images of almost biblical force.

'I love you stupid' illustrates the fast life of young deceased artist Dash SNOW and his importance for the New York scene. The abundance of material as well as the 'appearances' of many people of the scene make this volume a document of US youth culture.