Traces of Motherhood – Stories of Nordic Mothers

MARINA LÖNN & TYTTI-LOTTA OJALA / TRACES OF MOTHERHOOD

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Concept & Design: Marina Lönn & Tytti-Lotta Ojala

Layout: Marina Lönn

Photography: Evelin Kask

Language: English (Finnish version here)

 

‘Traces of Motherhood – Stories of Nordic Mothers’ has a tender cover, but brutally honest content. In the book, 21 mothers openly share the most significant marks of their journey – ponder the visible and invisible traces motherhood has formed, and the emotions it has evoked. The book travels from fertility treatments to giving birth, to raising a little sister, to expecting the sixth baby, to losing one, to fighting for the rights of a special needs child, and to becoming a grandmother.
The book also examines through a feminist lens the shifting culture of motherhood, and how its demands have changed yet not drastically evolved along-side the role of women and gender equality.
The book is created by Marina Lönn and Tytti-Lotta Ojala, two mothers and designers. In connection with the stories, mothers are photographed by the award-winning photojournalist and creative Evelin Kask. 

11-Minute Face Yoga

PIA AIRASKORPI / 11-MINUTE FACE YOGA

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Concept: Pia Airaskorpi

Texts: Pia Airaskorpi & Hanna Velling

Photography: Krista Keltanen

Layout design: Viola Minerva Virtamo

Language: English (Finnish version here)

 

”Did you know there’s a way to get glowing skin, look radiant and feel relaxed while sitting on the sofa, queuing for the checkout, stuck in traffic or taking an evening walk? And it only takes 11 minutes of your day.”

Pia Airaskorpi is a certified face yoga teacher and nurse. Her book takes you on an inspiring journey towards self-acceptance, aging with elegance and holistic wellbeing.

”Self-care is not a quick fix. It’s forever lasting results.”

 

 

Funktio

HELENA KARIHTALA / FUNKTIO

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Texts: Helena Karihtala

Photography: Martti Järvi

Book layout: Päivi Häikiö

Language: Finnish & English

Björck & Asia

TOMI BJÖRCK / BJÖRCK & ASIA

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Recipes, travel photography: Tomi Björck

Photography, Layout design: Viola Minerva Virtamo

Language: Finnish (Finnish version here)

Asian metropoles like Hongkong, Singapore, Bangkok and Tokyo have been strong contenders for the title of foodie capital of the world for some time, by now beating others to it in their innovation and versatility. Björck & Asia serves up recipes designed for home chefs – flavours from around the globe with a twist. 

Top chef Tomi Björck has experienced his tastiest adventures in the culinary cultures of the Asian continent: “For me, Asian food is a source of endless inspiration and the reason this book saw the light of day. The variety of dishes is enough to make the head spin! This year alone, I’ve spent nearly four months travelling around the continent. The recipes in this book are based on my foodie experiences on the road, which I’ve adapted with my own modern take.” 

Asian cuisine is unique and abundant in its ingredients and cooking methods, characterized by a focus on harmony and aroma. Fresh, inventive combos are a common sight at street food kiosks and food cultures with a strong leaning on traditions alike. 

Hit the waves and cross the ocean all the way to the Philippines, Thailand, Laos, South Korea, Hongkong, Bali, Vietnam, Japan and Taiwan – the contents between these covers will plunge you deep into a world of succulent flavours, scents and experiences! 

Tomi Björck has established a total of eight restaurants in Finland and Sweden, including his Asia-inspired success stories Farang and Gaijin in Helsinki. Since settling in Australia, the internationally renowned chef and restaurateur has also been charming customers at his Blanca restaurant in Sydney’s Bondi Beach. 

 

 

Nordic Interior Book

PIIA KALLIOMÄKI & PAULIINA SALONEN / NORDIC INTERIOR BOOK

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Texts: Piia Kalliomäki

Photography: Pauliina Salonen

Book layout: Päivi Häikiö

The Lonely Creative

TIMO KIURU / THE LONELY CREATIVE – TRUE STORIES THAT
WILL HELP YOU AND YOUR BUSINESS GROW

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Texts: Timo Kiuru

Illustrations: Miena A.R.

Book layout: Viola Minerva Virtamo

Language: English (Finnish version also available)

 

What happens when you combine a personal diary, leadership guide, and real-life lessons on creative growth? You get this book.  Timo Kiuru is an internationally awarded creative director who travels the world. What does a creative director do exactly? Meetings with Hollywood producers, parties at Paris fashion week, luxury hotels, the red carpet. They are not what this book is about. It’s where they led. According to a report by the World Economic Forum, the key future work skills are complex problem solving, critical thinking, and creativity. Sounds like just another day in the office for a creative director. Buckle up for a journey around the world – here we go!  

From Oven to Table

VIOLA MINERVA VIRTAMO / FROM OVEN TO TABLE

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Recipes, Photography, Layout design: Viola Minerva Virtamo

Editor: Elina Lähteenmäki

Language: English (Finnish version here)

From Oven to Table simplifies the everyday!
Cooking should be fuss-free and fun without needing to spend too long in front of the hob every single day. Within the covers of this book, you will find 50 sheet pan recipes that are effortless to make in the oven – saving precious time for other things. The recipes include sweet and savoury treats you can easily rustle up at home – try the whole lemon and thyme fish, oven-roasted tomato bruschetta, crispy, roasted potatoes, sweet and salty goats cheese and grape pizza or mouth-watering Nutella baklava. Grab a roll of parchment paper and the rest will take care of itself!
With two popular previously released cookbooks, Viola Minerva Virtamo once again brings her passion to life, blending her ideas, cooking and photography into a stunning book.

Festive

MARJA WICKMAN & ELINA CERELL / FESTIVE

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Concept, texts, recipes & diy: Marja Wickman & Elina Cerell

Photography & illustrations: Marja Wickman

Additional Photography: Elina Cerell

Layout design: Viola Minerva Virtamo

Language: Finnish & English

 

Festive – Juhlatunnelmaa, helppoja diy-ohjeita ja herkullisia reseptejä
Tarvitsetko ideoita, tietoa tai inspiraatiota lasten syntymäpäiväkekkereihin, valmistujaisten noutopöytään tai etiketin mukaan järjestettyyn päivälliseen? Festive – Elämä on juhla kuljettaa lukijansa tyylikkäästi läpi vuoden eri sesonkien. Kirja tarjoaa kahden taitavan naisen näkemyksen onnistuneisiin juhliin – tämän tietopaketin avulla pieninkään yksityiskohta ei jää huomiotta, kun kyse on tunnelman luomisesta tai herkullisista tarjoiluista! Suurien menetyksien yhdistämät ystävykset Marja Wickman ja Elina Cerell aloittivat kirjaprojektinsa tuomaan iloa surun keskelle. Art directorina työskentelevä, palkitusta sisustusblogistaan tunnettu Marja ja mainosalalla projektinjohtotehtävissä toimiva Elina tarjoavat visuaalisen ilotulituksen kautta parhaat vinkkinsä siihen, miksi pienikin syy voi olla oikean juhlan aihe.

Festive – Festive mood, easy DIY and delicious recipes
Searching for ideas, information or inspiration for a children’s birthday bash, graduation buffet or classic dinner party? Festive – Life is a Celebration takes its readers on a stylish journey through the seasons. The two talented creators behind the book spill the beans on how to pull off a party with finesse – without forgetting the least detail when it comes to setting the mood and a delicious menu! Having both experienced tragic loss, the book project of friends Marja Wickman and Elina Cerell was a way to kindle joy in the midst of sorrow. Marja, who works as an art director and runs her renowned interior blog, and Elina, who works in project mana gement in advertising, serve up a visual feast as they share their best tips for making any occasion a worthy cause of celebration. 

Sauna

SAUNA

Photographs & Layout design: Viola Minerva Virtamo

Stories: Liisa Talvitie & Heli Thorén

 

Saunakirja johdattaa lukijansa savusaunan hämyyn, öiselle järvenselälle, suolammelle tuntureiden keskelle ja muihin taianomaisiin hetkiin Suomen luonnon keskellä. Kuinka jakaa ja kuvailla saunomisen kokemus toisen kanssa? Miten kuvata se tunne, joka pehmeänä ja turvallisena tuntuu sydänalassa saunaa kohti kävellessä tai se rauha, joka valtaa vilvoitellessa saunomisen jälkeen, kylvyn rypistämä pieni käsi omassa kiinni? Me teimme sen upein kuvin ja harkituin tarinoin suomalaisesta sielunmaisemasta ja saunakulttuurista. Tämä on satukirja suomalaisesta saunasta, olet tervetullut mukaan löylyjen lämpöön.

The Sauna Book whisks its readers to the gentle heat of a smoke sauna, a still lake at midnight, a pond amid fells, and other magical moments surrounded by Finnish nature. How to share and describe the experience of having a sauna to someone? Convey that soft, safe feeling in the chest when strolling towards the sauna, or the sense of peace when cooling off afterwards, a tiny, water-wrinkled hand in yours? We did it with stunning images and stirring stories on the Finnish soul landscape and sauna culture. This is a story book about Finnish saunas. Welcome along to the gently caressing heat.

 

Eat Finland

EAT FINLAND

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Concept: Viola Minerva Virtamo

Photographs & Layout design: Viola Minerva Virtamo

Texts: Heli Thorén

(Recipes by chefs)

Language: English & Finnish

 

Miltä Suomi maistuu? Suomalaiset maut, maisemat ja ihmiset ovat tämän kirjan sydän ja sielu. Eat Finland vie lukijansa kotimaisiin maisemiin ja makuihin, läpi lähes koko Suomen, 1157 kilometrin matkalle etelästä pohjoiseen. Kirjassa suomalaisen ruoan ammattilaiset ja lähettiläät jakavat suosikkireseptinsä, jotka ovat raikkaita ja oivaltavia – perinteitä unohtamatta. Kirja esittelee myös maamme mansikkapaikat, kohteet, joissa huumaannutaan paitsi upeasta miljööstä myös taivaallisesta ruoasta. Eat Finland – Halki herkullisen Suomen, tervetuloa mukaan!

What does Finland taste like?  The Finnish landscape, people and flavours are the heart and soul of this book. Eat Finland takes its readers for a scenic and culinary journey covering a stretch 1,157 kilometres, almost the entire expanse of Finland from south to north. In this book, Finnish culinary savvies and ambassadors share their favourite recipes that are both fresh and inventive – without forgetting traditions. It also highlights Finnish gems, where both the surroundings and heavenly food bring flashes of delight. Eat Finland – a Culinary Journey Through Finland. Welcome along! 

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