Peter Langer. Thursdays

A beige, cloth-bound book titled Peter Langer Thursdays in red text on the spine, standing against a white background. The front cover has an inset photograph of a bright red watering can tipped on its side, decorated with a pink fringed item and a gold chain.

An overhead shot of an open book lying flat on a bright blue surface. The left page displays a photograph of a red handbag sitting on the back of a yellow car, with a large tire in the foreground. The right page shows a black and white polka dot garment hanging against a background of sheet music.

An open book lies flat on a vibrant blue surface, displaying a two-page spread of fashion photography. On the left page, a tan quilted handbag with white shearling trim and a gold chain strap is propped up. The right page shows a close-up of a silky, bright red sleeve with a buttoned cuff.

An overhead shot of an open art book lying on a vibrant blue surface. The left page displays a photo of iridescent sunglasses resting on a large, black, clothespin-like sculpture. The right page shows a photo of a bright yellow, pleated garment draped over a white frame in dramatic sunlight.

An overhead view of an open art book on a bright blue surface. The left page shows a colorful floral dress on a clothing rack against a white background. The right page features a close-up of a grey pleated skirt with an overlay of film negatives showing hands.

An overhead view of an open book on a bright blue surface. The left page contains publishing information next to a vertical strip of black-and-white photos. The right page is a solid, textured green endpaper, with more green pages visible behind it.

A flat lay of an open book on a vibrant blue background. The left page is blank, while the right page displays a photograph of the back of a pair of colorful, floral-patterned high-heeled slingback shoes. A pair of round, black-framed eyeglasses is resting on the shoes.

A top-down photograph of an open book on a vibrant blue surface. The left page shows a fluffy, light-colored teddy bear sitting in a dark car, held by a paper band. The right page shows a plush blue Eeyore toy on a chair against a white wall, with a brown jacket draped over it.

An overhead shot of an open book on a bright blue surface. The left page shows a photo of a black hooded garment and other colorful clothes hanging against a white wall. The right page has a graphic image of a white quilted fabric draped over a white bar against a black background.

An overhead shot of an open fashion book on a bright blue surface. The left page shows an artistic photo of a white shirt collar and black ties against a glowing circle. The right page shows a mannequin in a yellow and orange striped Prada sweater with large black oval cutouts.

An overhead view of an open art book on a vibrant blue surface. The left page shows two ornate gold seashell brooches with pearls and gems, set against a black graphic of a stylized, blurred hand. The right page displays a circular brown leather case with a dark cameo, resting on a stack of vinyl records.

An overhead shot of an open book on a bright blue surface. The left page shows a brown leather fringed bag against a plain background. The right page shows a red plaid garment draped over a cable car line, with several gondolas visible against a clear blue sky.

An overhead shot of an open book on a bright blue surface, casting a shadow. The left page shows a pair of glossy red loafers in a red plastic bin with a matching handbag on a dark red background. The right page displays a shiny red apple with a silver chain bracelet draped over it against an olive-green background.

An overhead shot of an open book on a bright blue surface. The pages are filled with a dense collage of hundreds of small, black and white photographs arranged in a grid. The outer edge of the right page has a solid green vertical bar. The book casts a dark shadow below it.

A high-angle shot of an open book with pages full of text, resting on a vibrant, solid blue background. The book is positioned slightly to the left and casts a dark shadow onto the surface below, creating a minimalist and graphic composition.

An overhead shot of an open book lying on a bright blue surface. The left page is blank, while the right page features a photograph of a large-format camera on a tripod standing in the water at the edge of a lake, with a sheer blue cloth draped over it and hazy mountains in the background.

A split-screen image featuring two still-life compositions. On the left, a pair of glossy dark red loafers and a small matching handbag sit in a red plastic bucket on a red velvet background. On the right, a shiny red apple entwined with a silver chain necklace is set against an olive-green fabric background.

A diptych of two still life photographs. On the left, two green vases sit on a rustic wooden shelf with a coral-colored cloth draped over a leg. On the right, a pair of pink satin ballet shoes are placed upright into two white teacups with gold rims that sit on a dark table.

A side-by-side comparison of two photos. On the left, in a sepia tone, a white teddy bear sits in the open door of a car at night. On the right, a large blue Eeyore stuffed animal sits on a chair with a brown suede jacket draped over it.

A diptych from a book. On the left is a messy, paint-splattered white surface with art supplies, including tubes of paint, used brushes, and tape. On the right is a pile of various black and silver point-and-shoot cameras on a dark background.

A two-panel fashion photograph. On the left, a close-up of a tall black boot with a geometric heel, next to a sharp shadow and a colorful crystal hanging from a red ribbon. On the right, a still life of a small blue watering can and an orange flower-shaped sprinkler, with a roll of beige fabric balanced on top.

A side-by-side photo. On the left, a pair of blue jeans with a red basketball graphic on the seat is draped over a white block. On the right, a pair of black sunglasses hangs against a background of newspaper stock listings.

A diptych showing two artistic fashion setups. On the left, a cream-colored ruffled shirt is draped over an open black umbrella against a dark green background. On the right, a wooden artist's mannequin is posed, overlaid with a sheer, bright red sculptural garment against a plain white background.

A two-panel image showing two different still life photos. On the left, a bunch of red grapes is adorned with a white beaded necklace and a ribbon on a green surface. On the right, a white toy skeleton hangs upside down over a red and orange handbag against a black background.

Peter Langer. Thursdays

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By (artist): Peter Langer

Edited by: Nadine Barth

October 2025, 264 Pages, 230 Photos

Hardcover

168mm x 242mm

ISBN: 978-3-7757-6119-2

HATJE CANTZ VERLAG
Mommsenstr. 27
10629 Berlin
Germany
E-Mail: contact@hatjecantz.de

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Peter Langer has established a distinctive approach to fashion still life photography through his work for German Zeit Magazine's weekly style page. By blending classic elements with modern and avant-garde techniques, he has forged a new visual language in editorial still life. This book compiles approximately 230 of his most compelling works, selected from 884 images created over 17 years.

Peter Langer is an award-winning photographer recognized with the German Lead Award for Architecture and Still Life Photography in 2009, 2010, and 2012. A former artistic gymnast and early adopter of online photo publishing, Langer's still life work was featured weekly in German Zeit Magazine's style column from 2008 to 2024. He collaborates with leading editorial lifestyle and fashion publications such as Vogue and Harper's Bazaar. His commercial clients include prestigious brands like Hermes, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Cartier, Dior, among others. Langer has published two books: On Line (Gestalten, 2009) and Volume One (Nightworks, 2011).