Editors: gestalten & Chris Burkard 
Features: Full color, linen hardcover, stitch bound, 320 pages
Format: 24.5 × 33 cm, 9 ¾ × 13 inches
Price: € 60 (D)  £ 55  $ 80 (US)
ISBN: 978-3-96704-126-2

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EU + UK PUBLICATION DATE: September 5, 2023
INT PUBLICATION DATE: October 24, 2023
EMBARGO DATE: August 15, 2023

The oceans are the lifeblood of our planet, a source of wonder, beauty, and inspiration. In this breathtaking photo book, Chris Burkard, world-renowned outdoor photographer and explorer, takes us on a journey across the seven seas. From the rugged shores of the North Atlantic to the tranquil waters of the tropics, Burkard's lens captures the stunning diversity and ever-changing beauty of the world's oceans. With each turn of the page, readers are transported to a different corner of the globe, immersing themselves in natural splendor. But The Oceans is more than just a collection of stunning photographs. It's a call to action, a reminder of the urgent need to protect and preserve our fragile blue planet. Through his art, Burkard encourages us to see the oceans not just as a resource to be exploited, but as a source of wonder and inspiration that de- serves our respect and stewardship. Dive into The Oceans and experience the awe-inspiring beauty of the world's deep blue waters. 

CHRIS BURKARD is an adventurer, photographer, author, and creative director based in California, best known for inspiring photographs of natural landscapes in far-flung regions of the globe that he makes accessible to millions of people on social media

ABOUT gestalten

gestalten is an international publishing house collaborating and engaging with the world’s most interesting creatives to document and anticipate vital movements in architecture and interiors, design and fashion, escape and mobility, travel, food, and beverage, as well as visual culture.

Exploring creativity in every form, gestalten is known and loved by millions around the globe for its unique lens across print and digital mediums. gestalten also publishes illustrated books for children through its imprint Little gestalten.