After nearly three years in the making, Geisterstunden marks the long-awaited publication dedicated to Frankfurt artist Philipp Schäfer’s iconic City Ghost. First sprayed in 1999, the ghost became a familiar symbol across Frankfurt’s streets, embodying the city’s underground energy and playful rebellion. Structured like a house—from basement to rooftop—the book mirrors Schäfer’s evolution from graffiti roots to multidisciplinary art practice.
Featuring a rich collection of photographs, texts by writers from Gutleut Verlag, and a lyrical interplay between image and word, Geisterstunden captures the dialogue between urban art, literature, and memory. A tribute to 25 years of haunting the city—and to the enduring spirit of artistic freedom.
