Verlag Matthes & Seitz Berlin
Why do people enjoy ecstasy? N&P co-founders Paul-Philipp Hanske and Benedikt Sarreiter explore this question in “Ecstasies of the Present” – from ancient mysteries to the Berghain darkroom.
What does it look like now?
From Dionysus to Acid House, from shamans to Silicon Valley, from Teresa of Ávila to mindfulness. “Ecstasies of the Present“ examines how and why people get into the state that is repeatedly described as the happiest in life. The book was praised by critics. The “Süddeutsche Zeitung” wrote: “Astandard work that anyone who deals with the subject should read.“ The “Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung” named it the top non-fiction title at the Leipzig Book Fair. “Die Zeit“ wrote: “The authors draw lively anecdotes out of the bulging magic hat of ecstatic experiences in human history and yet always remain committed to the present.“
A global phenomenon
The present is rediscovering intoxication – in retreats and raves, in mindfulness and work. And above all: all over the world. That’s why the volume “Ekstasen der Gegenwart” has also been available in an English-language edition since the fall of 2025 – from the advanced art book publisher Sorry Press.
| Customer | Publisher Matthes & Seitz Berlin |
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| Period | 2023 |
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| Range of services | Idea, implementation, marketing, promotion |
| Good to know | The authors were interviewed more than 20 times in the public media in the DACH region. |