The German Business Plants Photo Book

A project in Hamburg, Germany by Frederik Busch
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A narrative artist photo book about the secret lives of German office plants by media artist Frederik Busch
Backers: 174
Average Pledge Per Backer: €74

Funded: €12,832 of €25,000
Dates: Sep 5th -> Oct 5th (30 days)
Project By: Frederik Busch
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Latest News

"German Business Plants": After a failed Kickstarter, German photographer Frederik Busch perseveres to spotlight the secret lives of sad office plants

October 26th - via: qz.com
Office plants get no love. It's a sorry fact that German photographer Frederik Busch has had to contend with twice. First, Busch spent the last eight years taking photographs of wilting succulents, lonely cacti, and forgotten potted vines in various office environments. (Read More)

Meet the Team #1: The Designers

September 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey backers, we would like you to meet the many people who made the German Business Plants book possible. In round #1, we will start with the designers of the book, Thomas and Daniel from PBLC Büro für Kommunikationsdesign, Hamburg. Designer Thomas... (Read More)

Watch the TV feature on NDR / North German Broadcasting

September 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi backers! Take a look at the charming TV feature that was broadcasted on Friday evening by North German Television: Frederik Busch - Büropflanzen-Flüsterer und Fotograf I was very happy to hear that Julie—a plant I photographed at NDR's... (Read More)

Update: Television feature shoot for NDR

September 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi backers and Business Plants friends ! Good news: Today I shot a television feature about the German Business Plants book for the NDR (North German Broadcasting.) They invited my to their production offices and I got to portrait their plants. That... (Read More)

Final Countdown

September 25th - via: kickstarter.com
We're getting closer and closer and there's still a lot to do. How can you help? Tell your friends! Spread the campaign in your social media networks and among your dear ones. Tell your boss and colleagues! We offer great business rewards for... (Read More)

Feature on SPIEGEL ONLINE

September 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Good news: SPIEGEL ONLINE—one of the biggest online news sites in Germany—posted a feature about Frederik and the German Business Plants photo project. It's in German and you can take a look here.  (Read More)

Thanks to our backers from all over the world

September 18th - via: kickstarter.com
103 backers! Thanks so much! It's amazing to see how many people from around the globe have already pre-ordered a copy of our book. Backers from all over the world—Norway, the Netherlands, Singapore, Switzerland, the USA, Japan, the UK, Italy,... (Read More)

Artist Talk with Frederik Busch in Hamburg

September 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you, plant loversThe first week is over and we're happy so many people pledged our rewards. Thank you all so much! For a successful campaign, many more people need to know about the German Business Plants. So spread the word and tell your plant... (Read More)

What a great start!

September 6th - via: kickstarter.com
We are only 24 hours into the campaign and already funded 7% –– and became a Kickstarter »Project We Love.« That's wonderful, thank you so much for your support. You are great.    (Read More)

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