Editors: gestalten, Leander Nardin & Maria Zehentner
Features: Full color, hardcover, stitch bound, 256 pages
Format: 22,5 × 29 cm, 9 x 11 ½ inches
Price: € 45 (D) £ 40 $ 65 (US)
ISBN: 978-3-96704-171-2
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EU + UK PUBLICATION DATE: JANUARY 21, 2025
INT PUBLICATION DATE: FEBRUARY 14, 2025
EMBARGO DATE: DECEMBER 16, 2025

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The open road has long been a symbol of freedom and adventure, allowing travelers to explore new landscapes, cultures, and experiences. For those who dream of discovery, the journey is as enriching as the destinations. Life on the Road follows a family on a seven year circumnavigation of our globe, overland in a converted truck through some of the world’s most stunning locations, spanning Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia, Indonesia, Australia, and North America. The book captures the beauty of these regions while sharing stories of adventure and exploration. Featuring a visually led narrative with captivating photographs, Life on the Road offers a glimpse into remarkable destinations and the winding paths that connect them. This book will inspire travelers and dreamers to embrace the road and its breathtaking beauty.

ABOUT Leander Nardin & Maria Zehentner
LEANDER NARDIN, born in Austria, has always been an adventurous soul with a deep love for the outdoors. As a photographer, he uses his craft to capture joy and raise awareness for environmental causes. MARIA ZEHENTNER, born in Austria, spent a decade traveling the world after studying tourism. Meeting Leander sparked her passion for sports, nature, and writing during their shared journeys. Maria and Leander are also available for interview for the press upon request.

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.