RUHRGEBIET über uns

What is this book about? It shows how we in the Ruhr area perceive ourselves and how outsiders view us. It's an exciting topic. Who are the contributors? All have experiences with the Ruhr area, whether as natives, newcomers, or guests. Some have chosen writing or illustrating as a profession, while others were approached because they have a very special relationship with the Ruhr area and its people. What are the goals of this book? To present a colorful spectrum of perspectives, to inform, to entertain, and to provoke. In short, to provide a delightful reading experience. Did we forget something? Yes, to point out that everything in this book, both drawn and written, is a love letter with its rough edges.