The new traditional
The New Traditional is a POLLEN book measuring 21 × 26 cm, fully colored, sewn bound, and 256 pages long, dedicated to artisans and lifestyles that revive traditions. From forging to weaving, from sake brewing to the art of the sauna, it features portraits of those who pass on these skills, in English.
A new generation aspires to lead a more meaningful and sustainable life by reconnecting with its heritage and traditions. As a source of inspiration, The New Traditional focuses on the craftsmanship, lifestyle, and unique experiences of those who keep these practices alive. From forging to weaving, sake brewing to pastoralism, or simply the art of the sauna, this book tells the story of those who dedicate their energy, skills, and creativity to these activities. Immerse yourself in the traditions that have shaped our cultures and reveal our connection to what makes us human.
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Features
- Dimensions
- 21 × 26 cm
- Weight
- 1710 g
Read before leaving, reread upon return
POLLEN brings together fifteen books that all talk about the same thing: going out. You follow legendary trails with Cam Honan, a year of cycling from Amsterdam to Singapore with Martijn Doolaard, the climbing scene with Julie Ellison, motorcycle routes, converted vehicles, and days spent below zero. One title leaves the road to tell the stories of lasting crafts: forging, weaving, sake brewing. All are in English, most printed in full color, in large formats that let the photography breathe.
Manufacturing
What we hold in our hands
All in color
Most titles are printed in full color, including photographs, from Wanderlust USA to One Year on a Bike, as well as The Great Outdoors and The New Traditional.
Wide formats
The pages range from 20 x 27 cm for The Great Outdoors to 24 x 32 cm for One Year on a Bike. A size chosen for landscape images.
Hardcover
Several titles are bound in hardcover, including The New Traditional, The Great Outdoors, and One Year on a Bike. The New Traditional is also sewn-bound.
Cards and advice
The series Wanderlust, Ride Out!, and The Hidden Tracks accompany their stories with detailed maps, landmarks, and practical tips.
Authors who have been there
Cam Honan has personally explored a good portion of the trails he describes, Martijn Doolaard shares his own cycling journey, and Julie Ellison has traveled around the world climbing.
Thick volumes
256 pages for The New Traditional, 272 for The Great Outdoors, 368 for One Year on a Bike. These are books to keep, not brochures.