Angelika Taschen studied art history and German literature in Heidelberg, gaining her doctorate in 1986. Working for TASCHEN since 1987, she has published numerous titles on architecture, photography, design, contemporary art, interiors, and travel. Photographer Poul Ober specializes in interiors, architecture, portraits, and travel. He has contributed to a diverse range of projects in advertising, catalog, editorial and promotional materials for such clients as Wieden & Kennedy, Williams Sonoma, O At Home, and House and Garden, as well as various architecture firms and interior designers.