A new edition showing the work of one of the most famous Swiss designers: a comprehensive overview of his oeuvre. This illustrated essay traces the history of one of the leading exponents of "Swiss Graphic Design" in the 1950s and 1960s. Josef Mu ller- Brockmann's posters have become world famous fo[...]
This much sought-after book on the Swiss typographic discourse in the Typografische Monatsblatter is now available in a reprint. The Typografische Monatsblatter was one of the most important journals to successfully disseminate the phenomenon of "Swiss typography" to an international audience. In ex[...]
Complete with instuction leaflet by Stuart R. Kaplan, the world's leading tarot authority.The 1JJ tarot deck is reprinted in full colour from woodcuts based upon original tarot designs.Complete with 22 major arcana and 56 minor cards.New 2014 edition by A. G. Muller.[...]
The standard work on the Swiss type designer: all typefaces - from design to marketing - were visually documented and analyzed with reference to the technology and to related typefaces.[...]
Mastering the art of being Swiss isn't always easy, even if you're Swiss, but this entertaining instruction manual will help you make it (or fake it). Created by best-selling author Diccon Bewes and Swiss cartoonist Michael Meister, How to be Swiss gives you the low-down on such crucial matters as '[...]
With this luxurious book of 80 pen-and-ink designs, the adult colouring book phenomenon definitively arrives in Switzerland. All you need is a set of coloured pencils to immerse yourself in the arts, culture, and landscapes of this majestic land. Cultivate mindfulness, awake your creativity, and joi[...]
'The Landscape of Swiss Wine' introduces readers to Switzerland's wines and the extraordinary landscapes that give rise to them. Wine writer Sue Styles explores how vine cultivation has shaped the landscape down the centuries, and introduces the reader to Switzerland's best winemakers. The most comp[...]
Swiss citizens approve of their government and the way democracy is practiced; they trust the authorities and are satisfied with the range of services Swiss governments provide. This is quite unusual when compared to other countries. This open access book provides insight into the organization and t[...]
Nestled on serene rivers and lakes, these elite enclaves are set in some of the most exquisite scenery on the planet. Whether located in Switzerland or in Italy's lake district, each picturesque property combines refined atmosphere with all the relaxing glories of nature. Residents and visitors can [...]
During the 1980s and 1990s, German-Swiss architecture gained worldwide acclaim on account of its constructional and aesthetic coherence. Its precision, rigour and sobriety were however only outer manifestations of a deeper ethical orientation, reacting against formal arbitrariness and postmodern rel[...]
Have fun learning all you need to enjoy making friends and feeling at home in Switzerland. Susy and Thomas have just moved to Switzerland and need to tell their Uncle George about what kids do here. Lucky for them that they meet Angela who loves books and can give them lots of exciting tips about th[...]
This concise history shows Switzerland's surprising past as a leading power in Europe; how Swiss democracy matured; the origins of Swiss cultural differences; how Switzerland's direct democracy, consensus politics and good industrial relations were achieved. Cartoons illustrate this kaleidoscope of [...]
Discover the exciting range of great cheese being made in Switzerland, learn how it is made, what makes it so special and what to look for to treat your taste buds. All the prize-winning cheese makers portrayed are small-scale and artisanal, some of them located on remote Alpine hillsides, followin[...]
Bergli Book's Hoi Guides are the best-selling Swiss German guides of all time, now with over 50,000 copies in print. The original English-Swiss German survival guide has been completely updated for this tenth anniversary edition, which features a larger format and all new-cartoons. Now you too can e[...]
Clare O'Dea promises to change the way the world thinks about modern Switzerland - and give Swiss readers much to think about too. In ten chapters O'Dea dismantles the most positive myths of modern Switzerland (The Swiss are Rich/Brilliant/Have the Perfect Democracy) with the same sharp journalistic[...]
This special issue of "Retfaerd" is dedicated to the sociology of law of one of the great social theorists of the late 20th century, the French sociologist Pierre Bourdieu (1930-2002). In his extensive catalogue of publications, Bourdieu provided the outline of a sociology of the legal field. Moreov[...]
With 18 chapters written by Swiss experts in their respective fields of law, each gives French and German terminology and supported with selected list of books in French and German, this is the ideal starting point whenever a question of Swiss law must be answered. The book includes, among others, t[...]
When a boat travelling to Australia hits a reef and is destroyed, only one family survives. Shipwrecked on an island, and with no sign of rescue, the Robinsons are forced to use whatever means possible to stay alive.
Through their struggles, the members of the family learn, not only how to survi[...]