A playbook without limits
Carsten Höller’s “Book of Games” offers an extraordinary collection of games that do not require any materials at all. The games range from simple exercises to creative and mental challenges. Some, such as “Roadster”, stimulate the imagination by moving through a landscape in an imaginary vehicle, while others, such as “Order a Dream”, explore the connection between posture and dreams. The clearly worded instructions invite you to customise or develop the games further, making the book suitable for both individuals and groups in a variety of contexts.
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Games for all situations
The book covers a variety of topics orientated towards different needs and situations. It offers games for moments of relaxation, self-awareness or group play. Exercises such as “Toes in Happiness” humorously promote physical agility, while “Pure Thinking” focuses on mental clarity and encourages you to consciously block out distracting thoughts. Other playful experiments such as “The Omen”, in which predictions are made based on everyday observations, show how routine can be creatively broken up.
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Invitation to experiment
Höller’s “Book of Games” is more than just a collection of games. Itencourages you to open your mind and experience everyday life with moremindfulness and creativity. The minimalist approachapproach, which focuses on your own body and mind, players are both challenged and enriched. The book does not provide ready-made answers, but opens up numerous opportunities tonew experiences and question familiar perspectives. It is a subtle invitation to shape life in a playful way, with a keen eye for your own perception and personal actions, and encourages you to consciously immerse yourself in the moment.
Data
| Original title | Carsten Höller – Book of Games |
| Editor | Hans Ulrich Obrist, Stefanie Hessler |
| Publisher | Taschen Verlag |
| Cover | Hardcover |
| Pages | 760 pages, with numerous illustrations |
| Language | German, English |
| Dimensions | 17 x 22.1 cm |
| ISBN | 978-3-8365-8223-0 |
| Price | 40 € |
Further information
Further information on the book “Carsten Höller – Book of Games” (advertising) can be found on the Taschen Verlag website.
Compliance
The book was kindly made available to us by the publisher. The presentation and rating of HYPERMADE remains independent of this and is based solely on the content of the book.
