Schmatz \shmats\ 1: smacking ones lips in anticipation of good food; 2: eating noisily; 3: big sloppy air kisses An innovative art book that includes recipes, a cookbook that includes art, Schmatz! speaks to the creative practices of publishing and cookery as experienced at Steidlville. Renowned artists from around the world travel to little Gottingen, Germany to collaborate with celebrated publisher and printer, Gerhard Steidl, creating outstanding books of exceptional quality. Personally involved in every stage of their books creation, artists make the rounds from image processing, color proofing, to design, paper choice, and finally to press. While there is a great amount of satisfaction in the process, it is rigorous and highly demanding. The one hour when guests are allowed to slow down is lunchtime at Steidls table, enjoying the simple yet spectacularly delicious, lovingly prepared and served meals by chef Rudiger Schellong. The book is an introduction to the experience of...