Hartmann Books

We, Angelika and Markus Hartmann, are interested in photography and, as enthusiastic publishers, especially in the demanding photo book. We see our activity as a small component of the expanded contemporary canon of culture and media. Our interests range from art, politics, socially relevant discussions, literature, history, architecture and theatre to more marginal topics such as disturbing films, beautiful racing bikes and ski jumping …. Much of this (but not all) is reflected in our…

We, Angelika and Markus Hartmann, are interested in photography and, as enthusiastic publishers, especially in the demanding photo book. We see our activity as a small component of the expanded contemporary canon of culture and media. Our interests range from art, politics, socially relevant discussions, literature, history, architecture and theatre to more marginal topics such as disturbing films, beautiful racing bikes and ski jumping …. Much of this (but not all) is reflected in our program. 
Each of our published books has its own form and layout appropriate to the topic and content. The program grows slowly and carefully. We concentrate on developing books for a demanding audience and publish only 10-12 titles per year for this niche, as we do not see the future of the art book in the masses and mainstream. Instead of half-yearly programmes, we prefer to think long-term.