Each bookstore will act as a concierge, recommending "must-read books" to FASHION HEADLINE readers. Every Tuesday, Shimada Books, a visual foreign book store based in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo (5-5-25 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo, T-PLACE, 1F, A103), will introduce its most recommended title from its 2014 releases.

■ "The Outsiders - New Outdoor Creativity" by Jeffrey Bauman, Sven Öhrmann, et al.

This book visually introduces the latest in outdoor lifestyles and culture from around the world, including mountaineering, surfing, cycling, canoeing, camping, skiing, and motorcycling. In addition to photos of beautiful nature and people, and introductions to stylish gear, it also features interviews with mountaineers and other key figures in various fields.

The preface is an essay by Erling Kage, the Norwegian adventurer who was the first person in the world to reach the three most extreme points on Earth. It will inspire the adventurous spirit that resides in all of us. The book then goes on to introduce modern, creative outdoor lifestyles that combine human technology with nature, including treetop tents, lightweight bags, functional clothing, and convenient gadgets like USB-chargeable camp stoves.

This book, which was released in Europe in May of this year, attracted a lot of attention. Its interesting theme of "outdoors" from the perspective of design and art is fascinating, and the beautiful photographs are well worth seeing. Currently, only the imported version is available in Japan, but it is a highly polished book that many people should pick up.

[Book Information]
"The Outsiders - New Outdoor Creativity"
Authors: Jeffrey Baumann, Sven Öhrmann, et al.
Publisher: GESTALTEN
Language: English
Hardcover / 274 pages / 285 x 250 mm
Published: 2014
Price: 7,380 yen