Book “ikigai”, 2nd edition

Book “[ikigai]”, 2nd edition
Next shipping starts June 17th, 2026.

I am proud to present my second book [ikigai].
This Japanese term translates as “…that which makes life worth living.”

The collection of imagery contains my Fine Art and Streetphotography work mainly from 2023-2025.

– hardcover with white cloth
– handbound
– embossing with blackfoil lamination on front and spine
– printed outsides/color edges
– minimum edge protrusion
– 168 pages
– 24×30 cm (9,45’x11,81′)
– 170 gsm finest silk paper
– limited to 1000 ex.
– signed and numbered

The book contains two forewords written by Thomas Leuthard and Siegfried Hansen.
Both are unrivalled icons of german street photography who have had a huge influence on my style.

“ikigai” follows on from my first book “akribie” – both are designed as visual counterparts. Like negative and print, they are intended to complement each other as part of my photographic journey.

In addition, a strictly limited COLLECTOR’S Box (100 ex.) is available, which has space for both books (BOX IS SOLD OUT).

1st edition – 2025 – limited to 1000 copies (SOLD OUT)
2nd edition – 2026 -limited to 500 copies (available end of May 2026)

With love. Nina.

Book “[ikigai]”, 2nd edition