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“The definitive essay about the world's most buzzed about city. JM Stim vividly describes exactly what makes Berlin such a beacon for young artists from all over the world, examines how the city's unique qualities developed, and debunks some myths – all in a deeply personal, but simultaneously erudite style.”

From the introduction by Tim Mohr

"Capturing the heart and soul of a city": International press reviews of "Here is Berlin"

"Stim strolls through the streets of contemporary Berlin like in the last century Fellini strolled through his Rome and Walter Benjamin through Paris, these 'landscapes built of sheer life' (Hugo von Hofmannsthal). Being the alert, cerebral and subtle observer he is, he draws attention to the moods, voices, smells, colors and sounds of the city." (Martina Wunderer, Magazine of Vienna's House of Literature)

"Sometimes it takes the outsider's view to make you appreciate your own city. During his stay here, Stim roamed all around town, eyes and ears wide open. What came of it is an enthusiastic, clever and for the most part consistent essay on what in his view today is the most amazing city of Europe." (daily "Tagesspiegel", Berlin)

"The other view of Berlin: Finally there's an author who explains to us what we didn't know about the city before – and why Berlin is nevertheless interesting." (Volker Wieprecht, Radio Eins Berlin)

"A compelling essay. Stim paints emblematic pictures of the New Berlin, dissects the city and serves it to the reader on a plate, ready for instant enjoyment." (daily "Salzburger Nachrichten")

"Wise reflections, bizarre and funny observations, written in a highly erudite, but always accessible style – this essay is a recommendation for anyone who travels to Berlin for the first time as well as for those who've been there and think there's nothing left to discover." (weekly news magazine "profil")

"The history of perpetual change and the somewhat liberating uncertainty that comes with it: Stim has managed to capture Berlin's innermost core." (Andreas Spechtl, news weekly "Falter")

"Discovering a modern metropolis: The best thing about this essay is that it does not merely describe the new Berlin, but that it actually dissects it in the most unusual way." (Ingo Hasewend, daily "Kleine Zeitung")

"A highly analytical, yet deeply personal take on the city. The vibe, the looks, the smells: With his open and curious glance, JM Stim is taking the reader by the hand and guides him through the sensations the city has to offer." (Radio FM4)

"Refreshingly intelligent and extremely insightful: If there is a definitive book on Berlin after the fall of the wall, nothing comes closer than Stim's essay."

(Martin G. Wanko, daily "Vorarlberger Nachrichten")

"'Here is Berlin' or trying to catch the rain with one's hands: A clever, illuminating, highly personal and knowledgeable work that combines anecdotes, experiences and hard facts to convey a feeling of what this mess that we call contemporary Berlin is." (Tom Liehr, daily "Der Standard")

"Capturing the heart of a city: Everyone who wants to get a real understanding of Berlin should read this book." (Zielone, Magazine for Urban Culture)

"'Here is Berlin' is simply a must-read for everyone who is coming to the city for the first time – or before one travels there for the tenth time.