Herbert J. M. Ypma Books

Sublime landscapes, rich cultures, and ancient traditions come together in Herbert Ypma's latest exploration of the Orient, a region that has captivated the Western imagination since the days of Marco Polo. Today, the East presents a vibrant blend of historical symbols—minarets, bazaars, and saffron-robed Buddhist monks—alongside modernity and innovative design. Discover extraordinary Hip Hotels that offer unique experiences, such as the Umed Bhawan Palace in Rajasthan, an art deco marvel that remains home to the former Crown Prince. Alternatively, unwind at a guest villa of King Sihanouk in Cambodia, now an Aman hotel, perfect for relaxing after exploring Angkor's magnificent temples. In Bhutan, a highly anticipated hilltop hotel merges sleek contemporary style with the rich culture of this pristine mountain kingdom. Notable projects include the Commune by the Great Wall, an innovative design near China's iconic monument, and Benesse House on Naoshima, a Zen-like retreat showcasing contemporary art, crafted by renowned architect Tadao Ando. This book features 500 illustrations, with 350 in color, capturing the essence of these remarkable destinations.

The ultimate guide to the world's most special places to stay, from the author of the best-selling Hip Hotels series—featuring eighty remarkable destinations, many new to this book.Herbert Ypma, creator of a whole new genre of style and travel books, has selected a galaxy of destination hotels that make travel dreams become reality. Every one is, in every sense, a Highly Individual Place.This large-format, worldwide guide is divided into six sections—Europe, Africa, Asia, Oceania, North America, and South America—each with its own introduction and atmospheric historical map. You will be tempted, among a host of other alluring possibilities, by a stay in a classic Italian palazzo with a romantic rose garden, a magnificent mud Casbah set in a lush oasis, a traditional Japanese inn with a Zen ambience, a contemporary Tasmanian lodge overlooking idyllic turquoise waters, a rugged log cabin in the heart of the American Wild West, and an elegant colonial-style ranch set in acres of horse-riding country.Featuring over 1,000 of Ypma's beautiful color photographs, this spectacular book will inspire and delight travelers everywhere.

London is often associated with clutter and chintz, but in fact interior minimalism is at its zenith there. From the elegant restraint of Georgian architecture, furniture, and silverware to the pared-down, sophisticated interiors of contemporary designers, London has often displayed a preference for directness and uniformity. This tradition—making use of materials of the highest quality in the simplest and most dramatic ways—gives a seductive edge to London’s minimal design. London Minimum features the work of some of London’s most celebrated and creative individuals. Outstanding photographs reveal and highlight the harmony of minimal design—the true London style.

"Today's discerning travelers are not merely looking for the best accommodations and eateries, they're seeking a unique experience. In this age of low-cost flights and easy travel, sponsored search results and thousands of indistinguishable reviews, how do you avoid the crowds and find the hidden gems? Tried-and-true knowledge from an authority on the ground is what makes the difference between a good experience and a truly memorable one. In this new guide to Italy, travel expert Herbert Ypma surprises and delights with his unparalleled eye for detail and his unerring ability to separate the exceptional from the mundane. The experiences Ypma maps out across the length and breadth of Italy include the best places to stay, eclectic adventures, legendary places to eat, and historical sites to visit enhanced by nuggets of fascinating history. Brimming with beautiful new photography of every location, as well as hand-drawn maps and illustrations, this book visits all of Italy's best-loved regions, including Sicily, Naples, the Aeolian Islands, the Amalfi Coast, Capri, Matera, Puglia, Rome, Lazio, Umbria, Sardinia, Florence, Tuscany, Milan, Lake Como, Verona, and Venice. Combined with Ypma's insightful text, New Map Italy is as unique, authentic, and distinctive as Italy itself." --Amazon.com

Goes beyond familiar tourist sites to explore such regions as Campania, Puglia, Basilicat, and Le Marche, offering rich, detailed descriptions of the natural, cultural, and historical offerings available throughout the country and its islands. Original.

Following New Map Italy, the second book in Herbert Ypma's series is the ultimate visual guide to to the finest hotels and experiences France has to offer.

From personal treasures found in the famous Paris flea markets to beautiful objects with grander origins, today's designers are using the found object as a means of harnessing France's past to modern tastes. This book looks at contemporary design inspired by styles as diverse as Neo-classicism, Napoleon's Empire style and Art Deco.

Reisejournalist Herbert Ypma präsentiert in einem Bildband 30 faszinierende Reiseziele, die authentische Erlebnisse bieten. Er teilt Geschichten von unberührten Orten, wie einem Schloss in der Provence und Trancoso in Brasilien, und zeigt, dass außergewöhnliche Erfahrungen nicht vom Geld abhängen.

Klein sind sie, und fein, und sehr exklusiv - die Londoner Hotels, die im ersten Band dieser neuen Reihe präsentiert werden. Hip sind sie, und klassisch, schräg und dekadent, minimalistisch und plüschig, allesamt aber brillant fotografiert, mit Charme, viel Wissen und Witz vorgestellt - die 22 Hotels, die für 'Hip Hotels London' ausgewählt wurden. Warum Herbert Ypma ausgerechnet diese Städte für eine eigene Minireihe ausgewählt hat? Weil die großen Drei in Sachen Städtereisen jede Menge negative ‹berraschungen bereithalten, wenn es um die leidige Quartiersuche geht. Weil es keinen Hotelguide gibt, der so gekonnt und auf höchstem Niveau Lifestyle, Design und Fotografie mit Information verbindet. Weil es keinen Hotelguide gibt, der eine solche Vielzahl von verschiedenen Hotels mit Stil präsentiert: für jeden Geschmack und Geldbeutel, immer aber höchst individuell und oft noch ein Geheimtipp. Weil es keinen Hotelguide gibt, mit dem man sich so schön davon träumen kann. Denn auch im neuen Format und mit neuem Layout kommen die hochwertigen Fotografien perfekt zur Geltung! Weil diese Bücher einfach schön sind, Stil haben, perfekt zu verschenken sind, in jede Reisetasche passen, kurz: ein Muss sind für jeden Städtereisenden, der seinen Kurzurlaub mit Stil und jenseits ausgetretener Hotelpfade genießen will.