antwerp artist caroline helsen limited edition book: zen

zen saved this underwear

and this… saved the world!

antwerp artist caroline helsen book zen is feast to enjoy. printed in a limited edition of 1000 and priced at $175 it is indeed not for everyone. quiet, soft, and pretty the photography is almost nostalgic mix of 70s lui magazine paired with hippy “i don’t really give a damn” vibes. copies are available at dover street market or online at idea.ltd. if you decide to drop 175 just be sure to note:

“the book is packaged in a removable tracing paper dust wrapper, which can show wrinkles and creases, plus plastic shrink wrap, to protect the minimal design during transport. the materials used for this book include hand-selected, sustainable and 100% recycled paper. due to the combination of different waste paper fibers, the materials are characterized by varying natural inclusions, depending on which recycled paper pulp is used. an energy-intensive bleaching process is intentionally avoided, and the results can at times include what seems like irregularities, spots or marks – but should be seen as wabi-sabi design traits.”

softcover. 30 x 22cm. 280 pages in a limited edition of 1000. happy xmas shopping. we should do a 2025 xmas perfect gift list… should we? by xy