# Body-Exploring Books Doppelganger by Gestalten Explores Unique Beauty and Self-Manipulation By Peter Vallas | Published 2011-03-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gestalten References: [planet-mag](http://www.planet-mag.com/2011/art/rachel-a-maggart/doppelganger/) & [shop.gestalten](https://shop.gestalten.com/index.php/catalog/product/view/id/3991) 'Doppelgänger: Images of the Human Being' by Gestalten is a unique book that is definitely hard to put down. This [picture-filled book](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solange-azagurypartridge) explores how we mask and reveal our inner selves. Gestalten collaborated with several artists and visionaries in the field of [fashion and design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-looks) to create this inspiring book that showcases several different approaches of covering up and beautifying the human body. The book contains seven chapters -- Embody, Dissolve, Appeal, Reshape, Perform, Deform and Escape -- that showcase the unique technical manipulations we humans explore on ourselves and others. 'Doppelgänger: Images of the Human Being' by Gestalten is a must-read for anyone who is immersed in fashion, design and other various forms of art. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Artistic Exploration of Human Body:** Opportunity for artists and designers to push boundaries and create innovative ways of masking and revealing the human body. - **Self-expression and Manipulation:** Opportunity for individuals to delve into their own identity and experiment with different techniques to express themselves. - **Interdisciplinary Collaboration:** Opportunity for collaboration between artists, fashion designers, and other creative professionals to create unique and inspiring works. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion designers to incorporate innovative techniques inspired by the exploration of the human body into their designs. - **Art:** Opportunity for artists to create visually striking pieces by exploring the concepts of masking and revealing the human body. - **Publishing:** Opportunity for publishers to produce books that showcase the diverse and unique ways in which humans manipulate and beautify their bodies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unretouched Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dove-reimagine-beauty.md) - [Historical Humankind Coffee Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-book.md) - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md) - [Memory Loss Ink-Fading Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4442-book.md) - [Beautiful Automotive Design Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benecict-redrove-auto-photo-manual.md) - [Design Journey Picture Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thedownunder.md) - [Thought-Provoking Design Publications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dialogues-on-form.md) - [Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-tattoo.md) - [AI Design-Philosophy Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ambient-agents-meltface-typeface.md)