by the sea: inspiring coastal houses and refuges

- The mouthwatering photos in this artistic coffee-table book take you all around the world to some of most enchanting homes and retreats close to the sea

Photographer Mirjam Bleeker and stylist and designer Frank Visser have known each other for more than 20 years. During this time, they have traveled around the world together, often without a fixed plan, seeking adventure and beautiful houses. On their travels, they love to visit the homes and holiday retreats of some of the fascinating people they know, who live on or at the beaches of various oceans and seas. There, Mirjam and Frank make honest, sensitive photo reports of the houses or cabanas, and still lifes of details of the interiors, as well as wonderful images of the people and surroundings. In 2014, this led to the publication of At the ocean - Inspiring coastal houses and refuges. In 2023, by popular demand, Mirjam and Frank decided to team up again and explore brand new magical seaside locations to create a sequel: By The Sea. A unique book with an adventurous and dreamy look and feel, for lovers of interior design, but also for travelers and for everyone who likes to dream of a life elsewhere.

The Dutch stylist Frank Visser works under the name of IJM on thought-provoking projects that are regularly published in international design magazines. Mirjam Bleeker is a freelance photographer. She travels the world, often together with Frank, in search of the most beautiful and extraordinary locations and people. Her work has been published in numerous international travel and interior design magazines. Frank and Mirjam are also the authors of At the Ocean, Close to Nature and South Africa - A Road Trip.