MARLEY Book Number 1
Press Coverage & Reviews | Playboy, FOTOHITS, PROFIFOTO
MARLEY BOOK NUMBER 1 Media Buzz
MARLEY Book Number 1 has been reviewed by several publications since February 2026, including a Book of the Month award from FOTOHITS. The reviews have been unanimously positive, and we are very grateful for the wonderful features we’ve received from our fantastic colleagues in the press. Among them are such well-known names as Playboy, Profifoto, and Fotohits. Everyone is thrilled with MARLEY. We’re happy when we make others happy. Here are some of the reviews for MARLEY BOOK NUMBER 1.
A quick note on our own behalf: When a debut sets the bar
Normally, we at MARLEY stay discreetly in the background. After all, the stage belongs to our amazing models and the talented artists whose photos bring our vision to life. But today we have to make an exception and just pause for a moment to celebrate ourselves. Because let’s be honest: We’re pretty darn cool.
With our first MARLEY print debut (MARLEY BOOK NUMBER 1), we’ve achieved something truly outstanding, a one-of-a-kind piece you won’t find anywhere else anytime soon. At least not until our “Number 2” comes out, which we’re currently working on full steam ahead. It’ll be even more spectacular, even more sophisticated, and will take things up a notch in every way.
But shhh—don’t tell “Number 1”! 🙂
Before that happens, though, and the next era begins, let’s enjoy the worldwide applause for just a moment. The fantastic press coverage of our print debut fills us with genuine pride. Take a look, get inspired, and grab your copy while supplies last. Because if this first issue has shown us one thing, it’s this: it’s in high demand and sells out faster than you can blink.
FINE ART BOOK
MARLEY Magazine Print Debut: Number 1
224 pages, 30x22cm, premium photo print paper 170gsm, softcover 350gsm, thread stitching, Swiss binding
Photographers:
Kurler · Laure Sevapore · Ludo Paul · Lukas Dvorak · Martial Lenoir · Nicolas Larriere · Sacha Leyendecker · Stefan Rappo · Teddy Marks · Victor Deweerdt
Models:
Ambre Renard · Angelika Gribova · Cala Buchta · Camila Galla · Claire Molin · Clara Renée · Emma Helena · Fiona Valinsky · Florence Iglesias · Heidi Rom · Ilvy Kokomo · Irina Lozovaya · Kiki Malaeru · La Sy · Laure Surlerivage · Madmaximaaa · Margarita · MBL · Mila Amour · Nausicaa Yami · Ness Dlv · Nora · Rebecca Bagnol · Sonny Sun · Tezz · Trixie Lhomme · Viktoria Yarova · Viktoriia K · Yoana Nikolova
The best in fine art.
Swiss binding
This binding is the only way to open a book of this thickness completely and enjoy the photos in all their glory.
PHOTO PRESSE - MARLEY BOOK NUMBER 1 - REVIEW
“MARLEY Book Number 1” Impresses:
A Tribute to Nude Photography
The magazine PHOTO PRESSE dedicates an in-depth review to “MARLEY Book Number 1” in its current issue (03/2026) in the renowned “Photo Presse Loves” section. Author Benjamin Lorenz praises the photo book as an outstanding example of modern photographic art, highlighting in particular its consistent art direction: Despite bringing together ten very different photographic styles, the book succeeds in coming across as a cohesive, harmonious body of work.
In addition to the brilliance of its content and design, Lorenz is full of praise for the craftsmanship involved. The print quality, the excellent color reproduction, and the tactile quality of the volume all underscore its status as a high-quality publication. His conclusion is unequivocal: “MARLEY Book Number 1” is an art book that celebrates contemporary nude photography at a high level without ever slipping into banality.
You can read the full article in the print edition of PHOTO PRESSE 03:
„MARLEY Book Number 1“ überzeugt:
Eine Hommage an die Aktfotografie
Das Fachmagazin PHOTO PRESSE widmet dem „MARLEY Book Number 1“ in seiner aktuellen Ausgabe (03/2026) eine ausführliche Besprechung in der renommierten Rubrik „Photo Presse Loves“. Autor Benjamin Lorenz würdigt den Bildband als ein herausragendes Beispiel moderner Fotokunst und hebt dabei vor allem die konsequente Art Direction hervor: Trotz der Zusammenführung von zehn sehr unterschiedlichen fotografischen Handschriften gelingt es dem Buch, als ein geschlossenes, harmonisches Gesamtwerk zu überzeugen.
Neben der inhaltlichen und gestalterischen Brillanz spart Lorenz nicht mit Lob für die handwerkliche Umsetzung. Sowohl die Druckqualität als auch die exzellente Farbwiedergabe und die haptische Beschaffenheit des Bandes unterstreichen den Anspruch an eine hochwertige Publikation.
Sein Fazit fällt eindeutig aus: „MARLEY Book Number 1“ ist ein Kunstbuch, das die zeitgenössische Aktfotografie auf hohem Niveau feiert, ohne dabei jemals in die Banalität abzurutschen.
Den vollständigen Artikel zum Nachlesen findet ihr in der Printausgabe der PHOTO PRESSE 03:
PLAYBOY GERMANY - MARLEY BOOK NUMBER 1 - REVIEW
PLAYBOY GERMANY
The German edition of Playboy features the print debut in its “A Good Month” column and profiles co-founder Teddy Marks, whose work has been familiar to Playboy readers for years. The feature mentions the photographers involved, Sacha Leyendecker and Stefan Rappo, as well as Playmate Yoana Nikolova, who posed for the first issue. Playboy readers can use a QR code to receive a 10% discount on the book. [offer expired]
Source: PLAYBOY Germany, Issue 03/2026
PLAYBOY DEUTSCHLAND
Der deutsche Playboy stellt das Print-Debüt in seiner Rubrik "Ein guter Monat" vor und porträtiert Mitgründer Teddy Marks, dessen Arbeiten Playboy-Lesern seit Jahren vertraut sind. Erwähnt werden die beteiligten Fotografen Sacha Leyendecker und Stefan Rappo sowie Playmate Yoana Nikolova, die für die Erstausgabe vor der Kamera stand. Playboy-Leser erhalten über einen QR-Code 10 % Rabatt auf das Buch. [Angebot abgelaufen]
Quelle: PLAYBOY Deutschland, Ausgabe 03/2026
ALL ABOUT PHOTO - MARLEY BOOK NUMBER 1 - REVIEW
ALL ABOUT PHOTO
ALL ABOUT PHOTO presents the first print edition of “MARLEY Book” as a reinterpretation of nude photography—as a living subject shaped by personality, intention, and empathy. The magazine’s thoughtful design—carefully printed, beautifully bound, and intended for slow, tactile viewing—enhances the nuances of tone, texture, and expression that are often lost on digital screens. The enthusiastic response from the community reflects a shared longing for works that feel both timeless and immediate, positioning “MARLEY Book” as a catalyst for a broader discussion about the power of the nude to question, connect, and reveal humanity beyond words.
ALL ABOUT PHOTO stellt die erste Printausgabe von „MARLEY Book“ als Neuinterpretation der Aktfotografie vor, als lebendiges Subjekt, das von Persönlichkeit, Absicht und Empathie geprägt ist. Das durchdachte Design des Magazins – sorgfältig gedruckt, wunderschön gebunden und für ein langsames, haptisches Betrachten gedacht – verstärkt die Nuancen von Ton, Textur und Ausdruck, die auf digitalen Bildschirmen oft verflachen. Die begeisterten Reaktionen der Community zeugen von einer gemeinsamen Sehnsucht nach Werken, die sich sowohl zeitlos als auch unmittelbar anfühlen, und positionieren „MARLEY Book“ als Katalysator für eine breitere Diskussion über die Kraft des Aktes, die Menschlichkeit jenseits von Worten zu hinterfragen, zu verbinden und zu offenbaren.
https://www.all-about-photo.com/photo-publications/photography-book/3177/marley-magazine
PLAYBOY NETHERLANDS - MARLEY BOOK NUMBER 1 - REVIEW
PLAYBOY NETHERLANDS
The Dutch Playboy editorial team also discusses the volume with a wink, describing it as the more minimalist counterpart to their own magazine: 224 pages devoted exclusively to female beauty. The editorial team’s succinct verdict: “Heerlijk.”
Source: PLAYBOY Nederland, 2026
Auch die niederländische Playboy-Redaktion bespricht den Band augenzwinkernd als das puristischere Gegenstück zum eigenen Heft: 224 Seiten, die sich ausschließlich der weiblichen Schönheit widmen. Das knappe Urteil der Redaktion: "Heerlijk."
Quelle: PLAYBOY Nederland, 2026
PHOTOSCALA - MARLEY BOOK NUMBER 1 - REVIEW
PHOTOSCALA
The online magazine Photoscala reports in its Culture section on the transition from a digital project to a printed art book. Author Gabriele Fischl describes the concept and specifications—224 pages, 30 × 22 cm, 170-g photo paper, thread-sewn with Swiss binding—and classifies the book as a curated collection of contemporary nude photography for collectors.
Source: photoscala.de, February 26, 2026
Das Online-Magazin Photoscala berichtet in der Rubrik Kultur über den Schritt vom Digitalprojekt zum gedruckten Kunstband. Autorin Gabriele Fischl beschreibt Konzept und Ausstattung – 224 Seiten, 30 × 22 cm, 170-g-Fotopapier, Fadenheftung mit Schweizer Bindung – und ordnet das Buch als kuratierte Sammlung zeitgenössischer Aktfotografie für Sammler ein.
Quelle: photoscala.de, 26.02.2026
PROFIFOTO - MARLEY BOOK NUMBER 1 - REVIEW
PROFIFOTO
PROFIFOTO interprets the debut as a deliberate analog statement against the digital flood of images and describes it as a curated object that falls somewhere between a photo book and a collector’s item—a “manifesto for the return of the tactile image.” The publication highlights the selection of international photographers and the design, which consistently focuses on the image.
Source: PROFIFOTO, 2026
PROFIFOTO
PROFIFOTO liest das Debüt als bewusst analoges Statement gegen die digitale Bilderflut und beschreibt es als kuratiertes Objekt zwischen Fotoband und Sammlerstück – ein "Manifest für die Rückkehr des haptischen Bildes". Hervorgehoben werden die internationale Fotografenauswahl und die konsequent aufs Bild fokussierte Gestaltung. Quelle: PROFIFOTO, 2026
FOTOHITS - MARLEY BOOK NUMBER 1 - REVIEW
FOTOHITS
CURRENT BOOK OF THE MONTH
MARLEY MAGAZINE
As Sacha Leyendecker, co-founder of MARLEY Magazine, explained to FOTOHITS:
“Print, whether in the form of art prints, books, or magazines, is the ultimate way to showcase high-quality photography.”
FOTOHITS names MARLEY Book Number 1 as Book of the Month (Issue 05/2026). Over seven pages, author Sarah Alexandra Fechler discusses the platform’s development since 2020, its curatorial concept, and individual series—from Teddy Marks’ opening series in the Balearic Islands to Sacha Leyendecker’s concluding series, “Echoes of a Quiet Afternoon.” The portfolios came across “like small exhibitions on paper.”
Source: FOTOHITS 05/2026
You can read the full article in the print edition of FOTOHITS 05:
FOTOHITS
AKTUELLES BUCH DES MONATS
MARLEY MAGAZINE
Wie Sacha Leyendecker Mitbegründer des MARLEY Magazines gegenüber FOTOHITS erklärte:
"Print, ob als Kunstdruck, Buch oder Magazine, ist die vollendete Präsentation hochwertiger Fotografie."
FOTOHITS kürt MARLEY Book Number 1 zum Buch des Monats (Ausgabe 05/2026). Auf sieben Seiten bespricht Autorin Sarah Alexandra Fechler die Entstehung der Plattform seit 2020, das kuratorische Konzept und einzelne Serien – von Teddy Marks' Auftaktstrecke auf den Balearen bis zu Sacha Leyendeckers abschließender Serie "Echoes of a Quiet Afternoon". Die Portfolios wirkten "wie kleine Ausstellungen auf Papier".
Quelle: FOTOHITS 05/2026
Den vollständigen Artikel zum Nachlesen findet ihr in der Printausgabe der FOTOHITS 05:
https://shop.fotohits.de/foto-hits-magazin-05-2026.html
PRINT DEBUT
MARLEY BOOK
NUMBER 1
FINE ART BOOK
MARLEY Magazine Number 1 - Print Debut
224 pages, 30x22cm, premium photo print paper 170gsm, softcover 350gsm, thread stitching, Swiss binding
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
Where was MARLEY Book Number 1 reviewed?
MARLEY Book Number 1 has been reviewed and recommended in Playboy Germany, Playboy Netherlands, FOTOHITS, PROFIFOTO, Photoscala, Photo Presse and many more. Some of the reviews you find here on this page.
How has the media responded to the book’s release?
MARLEY Book Number 1 has been reviewed by several publications since February 2026, including a Book of the Month award from FOTOHITS.
The response has been incredibly heartening. As highlighted in our press coverage, critics and readers alike have praised the book for its high quality, amazing photos and great curated concept. You can see the full collection of press mentions and features right here on this page.
What did Playboy say about MARLEY?
Oh, Playboy loves MARLEY and we love them. We are super grateful that they feature us and the work of all the models and artists a lot.
Playboy Germany featured the book in its "A Good Month" column (issue 03/2026), profiling co-founder Teddy Marks and highlighting photographers Sacha Leyendecker and Stefan Rappo as well as Playmate Yoana Nikolova. Playboy Netherlands described it as a purist counterpart to their own magazine – 224 pages devoted entirely to female beauty – with the verdict "Heerlijk."
Where can I buy MARLEY Book Number 1?
MARLEY Book No. 1 is available exclusively in our MARLEY Shop. We ship worldwide. Shipping sometimes takes only 1–2 days.
www.marleymag.com/product/marley-book-number-1/
Will there be more books in the series?
Yes, we're going to make MARLEY Book a regular publication, and we're currently working on Issue Number 2. It will look amazing (again). Maybe even better. 🙂
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Is MARLEY Book Number 1 also available as a digital version for download?
No, MARLEY Book is available only in print. Our goal is to provide an analog counterpoint, especially in this fast-paced digital age. We want to flip through the pages; we want to take the time to look at the photos and give them the attention they deserve.
Do you ship to internationally?
Yes, we ship worldwide via FedEx. Sometimes shipping takes place within just a few days.
Can I get a large print from a photo inside the book?
Yes, if you would like to purchase a large high-class print in a limited edition and signed by the artist, just get in touch with us here;
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